Comparison

Wind Lite vs WindSmart

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

WindSmart

Features
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Experience the convenience of WindSmart, Scarlet's trusted and free mobile app for displaying anemometer data! With the WindSmart app, you can easily view wind data from nearby Scarlet anemometers. Stay informed about wind conditions and receive instant visual alerts for high wind speeds. Key Features of WindSmart - Wind Data Viewer: - Real-time wind speed and direction display - 10-minute historical data view - Visual alerts of high wind conditions - Dual-sensor data in a glance WindPro, designed by Scarlet Tech, is an industry-leading and long-range wireless anemometer. It supports seamless transmission of measured wind data through 2.4GHz wireless technology broadcasting. Additionally, it offers the capability to control external devices or integrate with existing systems by using 4-20mA current loops, RS-232 commands, and contact relays, thereby enhancing safety at work. *Please note that in order to utilize this app, you will need a WindPro anemometer. Ensure that the "2.4G WIRELESS BROADCASTING" function on your WindPro console is enabled to broadcast wind data. Without this feature turned on, the app will not function properly.

Screenshots

Wind Lite4 screens
WindSmart4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WindSmart at none against Wind Lite's 1. WindSmart also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). Wind Lite's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0.0 vs 11.0). On price, ads and 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wind Lite ships an update every 4 months, WindSmart every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Wind Lite versus WindSmart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWind LiteWindSmart
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (13 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews11.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPiet JonasScarlet Tech

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Wind Lite

One-time1
  • Wind Free Upgrade$0.99
None

WindSmart

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wind Lite free?
Wind Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WindSmart free?
WindSmart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Wind Lite or WindSmart have ads?
Neither Wind Lite nor WindSmart shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wind Lite or WindSmart?
Wind Lite ships an update every 4 months, and WindSmart every 6 weeks. Most recently, Wind Lite was updated on September 13, 2026 and WindSmart on September 19, 2026.

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