Wind App vs Wind Forecast App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Wind App
This app displays current local wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. It offers customizable units, a live compass, and background color changes based on wind strength. Share wind data or check it quickly on your Apple Watch.
- Current local wind speed and direction
- Live compass for wind direction
- Customizable wind speed units
- Background color changes with wind speed
- Hourly wind updates
- Apple Watch app for quick lookup
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Do you want to go sailing, windsurfing, biking or just out of the door? This application shows the current local outdoor wind speed (in beaufort, mph, km/h and knots) and direction, measured by a nearby weather station for which it uses your current location. Features: - The background color changes with the wind speed - The direction of the wind is shown on a live compass - Change between different wind speed units (beaufort, mph, km/h, m/s, knots) - Change arrow poining direction to either from wind or to wind (weather vane) - The wind is automatically updated every hour - The location is automatically updated when you move more than 5 miles/10km - The current wind date can be shared - Support for iPhone X - Support for the iPad multitasking (split view..) Runs on the Apple Watch: - wind speed and direction - the background color changes with the wind speed - wind mill speed indicates wind speed - watch app and glance interface for a quick lookup
Wind Forecast App
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Master the Wind with Wind Forecast App – Precision Wind & Weather Tracking for Air, Sea & Land. Whether you're flying, sailing, fishing, or launching a drone, Wind Forecast App gives you the real-time wind and weather data you need to plan confidently and stay safe. Wind Forecast App is your fast, accurate, and easy-to-use tool for tracking wind direction, speed, and weather conditions—anytime, anywhere. Perfect for: • Aviators & paragliders • Sailors & boaters • Kite & wind surfers • Drone operators • Anglers • Climbers & outdoor adventurers Key Features: • Accurate Wind & Weather Forecasts – Know wind direction, speed, temperature, and more with reliable data. • Historical Data – Access past wind patterns to better plan your route or activity. • Favorites – Save and revisit your preferred locations with a single tap. • Customizable Units & Settings – Tailor your experience to fit your gear and region. • Minimal, Fast Interface – Designed for use on the go, with no distractions. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Wind Forecast App at Free against Wind App's $0.99. Wind Forecast App also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). Wind App's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Wind Forecast App is free to download; Wind App costs $0.99 up front. Wind Forecast App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Wind App asks for nothing beyond the download.
Wind App ships an update every 3 months, Wind Forecast App every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Wind App | Wind Forecast App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 2.3 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #78 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.0.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Piet Jonas | NextStack LLC |
In-app purchases
Wind App
No in-app purchases
Wind Forecast App
- Premium(Monthly)$2.991 Month
- Premium(Yearly)7 Days trial$14.991 Year
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