# Wind Lite vs Windometer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Windometer at 81% against Wind Lite's 11%. Windometer also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Wind Lite's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wind Lite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Windometer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Windometer holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Windometer has 249 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 81% of Windometer's.

Wind Lite ships an update every 4 months, Windometer every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wind Lite | Windometer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-lite/id534323258/reviews) | **[4.4 (249 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windometer-wind-speed-tracker/id1608854716/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **249** |
| Positive reviews | 11.3% of reviews | **80.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Paid |
| Size | 7 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Piet Jonas](https://appshunter.io/developer/288060167) | [Ryan Ramchandar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1067740364) |

## What reviewers say

### Wind Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-lite/id534323258)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wind Free Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |


### Windometer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windometer-wind-speed-tracker/id1608854716)

This app provides real-time wind direction and speed data, along with hourly and daily forecasts. It features a wind compass and allows users to search for wind information in any city worldwide. Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and professionals who need accurate wind data.

**Highlights:** Real-time wind compass, Average and gust speeds, Hourly and daily forecasts, Search global locations, Save favorite locations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick reference
- 👍 Accurate wind data
- 👍 Simple and intuitive UI
- 👍 Useful for various activities
- 👍 Helpful for planning outdoor activities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compass not working after update
- 🐛 Inaccurate wind data
- 🐛 Doesn't update location automatically
- 🐛 Crashes or stops working

**Reported bugs**

- Compass not working
- Inaccurate wind data
- Crashes or stops working

**Requested features**

- Add wind history and trends
- Implement widget support
- Allow setting remote locations
- Improve accuracy of wind data


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wind Lite free?

Wind Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Windometer free?

Windometer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Wind Lite or Windometer?

Windometer is rated higher. Wind Lite averages 3.7 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Windometer averages 4.4 from 249 ratings.

### Do Wind Lite or Windometer have ads?

Neither Wind Lite nor Windometer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wind Lite or Windometer?

Wind Lite ships an update every 4 months, and Windometer every 5 months. Most recently, Wind Lite was updated on September 13, 2026 and Windometer on September 30, 2026.

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