Comparison

Wind Lite vs Wind Speed Forecast App

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Wind Lite

Get real-time local wind speed and direction data from nearby weather stations. Perfect for outdoor activities like sailing, windsurfing, or biking, it displays wind information in various units and on a live compass. The app automatically updates your location and wind data, and allows sharing current conditions.

Highlights
  • Real-time local wind speed and direction
  • Live compass for wind direction
  • Multiple wind speed units (beaufort, mph, km/h, m/s, knots)
  • Adjustable arrow pointing direction
  • Automatic hourly wind updates
  • Automatic location updates
  • Share current wind data
Features
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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 and km/h) 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..) Ad supported freeware

About

Wind Speed Forecast App

Get detailed wind, wave, and weather forecasts for any location. Access NOAA data, wind station information, and weather overlays. A premium subscription unlocks hourly forecasts, high-resolution satellite imagery, and extended forecast models.

Highlights
  • 7-Day NOAA Weather Forecast
  • Point & Zone Forecasts
  • 40,000+ Wind Stations
  • NOAA Weather Overlays
  • Hourly Weather Forecasts (Pro)
  • 16-Day Forecast Models (Pro)
Features
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MAIN FEATURES INCLUDE: + 7-Day NOAA Weather Forecast + Point & Zone Forecast + 40,000+ Wind Stations + NOAA Weather Overlays Simply tap any point on the map for a spot specific wind, waves, and weather forecast. NOAA POINT & ZONE FORECAST NOAA issues weather forecasts for single points and defined zones from a forecaster-generated gridded data set known as the National Digital Forecast Database (NDFD). The NDFD is used as the basis for the majority of local public and marine forecasts. ACCESS OVER 40,000+ WIND STATIONS - Wind Speed - Wind Direction - Wind Gust - Wind History Graphs - Air Temperature NOAA CHARTS / MAP OVERLAYS - Weather Radar - GOES Band 13 — PRO SUBSCRIPTION FEATURES — + Hourly Weather Forecast + High Resolution Satellite Imagery + 16-Day Weather Forecast Models + Hi-Res Weather Simulation Models + Severe Weather Forecast Graphics HOURLY WEATHER FORECAST - Wind Speed - Wind Gust - Wind Direction - Chance of Precipitation - Precipitation Amount - Snow Probability - Snowfall - Temperature - Relative Humidity - Dew Point - Clouds - Significant Wave Height - Wind Waves - Swell Height, Period & Direction GOES HI-RES SATELLITE IMAGERY Fifteen (15) Satellite Imagery Filters - Visible (Band 2) - Near IR (Bands 4 & 5) - Infrared (Bands 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14 & 16) - Nighttime Microphysics - Day Cloud Phase - True Color - Air Mass - Sandwich 16-DAY WEATHER FORECAST MODELS - Global Forecast System (GFS) - Global Ensemble Forecast System (GEFS) - North American Ensemble (NAEFS) WEATHER SIMULATION FORECAST MODELS - WaveWatch III (WW3) - Hi-Res Rapid Refresh (HRRR) - Hi-Res Ensemble Forecast (HREF) - North American Mesoscale (NAM) - Hi-Res North American Mesoscale (NAM-HIRES) - High Resolution Window (HRW-FV3, HRW-ARW, HRW-ARW2) SEVERE WEATHER FORECAST GRAPHICS - Convective Outlook (Tornado, Wind, Hail) - Excessive Rainfall Outlook (Rain, Flood) - Fire Weather Outlook TERMS & CONDITIONS https://lwbrandsllc.com/wind-speed-forecast-terms-conditions/ — * Available for iPhone & iPad Regional Coverage Includes: - Continental USA - Hawaii - Alaska - Puerto Rico

Screenshots

Wind Lite4 screens
Wind Speed Forecast App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Wind Speed Forecast App at 79% against Wind Lite's 11%. Wind Speed Forecast App also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (4.1K vs 13). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Wind Lite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Wind Speed Forecast App sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Wind Speed Forecast App holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wind Speed Forecast App has 4.1K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of Wind Lite's written reviews are positive against 79% of Wind Speed Forecast App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wind Lite ships an update every 5 months, Wind Speed Forecast App every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Wind Lite versus Wind Speed Forecast App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWind LiteWind Speed Forecast App
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (13 ratings)4.7 (4.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews11.3% of reviews79.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings134.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB75 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPiet JonasLW Brands, LLC

Customer experience

Wind Lite

All ratings13 ratings
Positive69.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative30.8%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive11.3%
Neutral6.5%
Negative82.3%

Wind Speed Forecast App

All ratings4,096 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral4.2%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive79.4%
Neutral2.9%
Negative17.6%

User reviews

Wind Lite

From 13 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Good interface
  • 🚀 Fast location identification
  • 👍 Responsive developer
  • 👍 Wind 'to or from' setting

Room to improve

  • 👎 App is not free
  • 👎 Free version useless
  • 👎 Paid version limited
  • 👎 Data not live
  • 👎 Wind arrow reversed

Wind Speed Forecast App

From 4.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Accurate and easy to use
  • 🚀 Detailed wind and weather data
  • 💡 Useful for outdoor activities
  • 🌊 Great for boating and water sports
  • 🌞 Reliable forecasts

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 🗺️ Complicated navigation
  • 💰 Paywall for full features
  • 🌍 Limited coverage outside the US

Bugs and requests

Wind Lite

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • App crashes after update
  • Black screen after update
  • Compass points incorrect
  • Location not found after upgrade
  • Apple Watch sync issues
Show 7 more
  • Wind arrow orientation incorrect
  • Wind speed inaccurate
  • App crashes to home screen
  • Paid upgrade not working
  • Location not found
  • Paid upgrade doesn't show correct data
  • App works then doesn't

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add wind gusts
  • Unmoving wind rose with moving arrow
  • Display expected wind gust speeds
  • Apple Watch app synchronization
  • Apple Watch complication placement

Wind Speed Forecast App

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App crashes when adding locations
  • Hourly forecast not working

Requested features

3 requests
  • Zoom feature for data
  • Hourly wind forecast widget
  • Expand coverage globally

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Wind Lite

One-time1
  • Wind Free Upgrade$0.99
4 purchases

Wind Speed Forecast App

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Subscription (Monthly)3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Pro Subscription (Yearly)3 Days trial$11.991 Year
One-time2
  • Gift the Developer Coffee$0.99
  • Gift the Developer Coffee$2.99

Questions

Is Wind Lite free?
Wind Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wind Speed Forecast App free?
Wind Speed Forecast App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Wind Lite or Wind Speed Forecast App?
Wind Speed Forecast App is rated higher. Wind Lite averages 3.7 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Wind Speed Forecast App averages 4.7 from 4.1K ratings.
Do Wind Lite or Wind Speed Forecast App have ads?
Both Wind Lite and Wind Speed Forecast App show ads.
Which is updated more often, Wind Lite or Wind Speed Forecast App?
Wind Lite ships an update every 5 months, and Wind Speed Forecast App every 5 weeks. Most recently, Wind Lite was updated on November 13, 2026 and Wind Speed Forecast App on November 13, 2026.

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