Comparison

Wind Lite vs Wind 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 Forecast App

Features
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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/

Screenshots

Wind Lite4 screens
Wind Forecast App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Wind Lite at none against Wind Forecast App's shown. Wind Lite also leads on iOS requirement (7.0.0 vs 15.1). Wind Forecast App's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases 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 and Wind Forecast App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wind Lite ships an update every 4 months, Wind Forecast App every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Wind Lite versus Wind Forecast App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWind LiteWind Forecast App
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (13 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews11.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB71 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperPiet JonasNextStack LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Wind Lite

One-time1
  • Wind Free Upgrade$0.99
2 purchases

Wind Forecast App

Subscriptions2
  • Premium(Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • Premium(Yearly)7 Days trial$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Wind Lite free?
Wind Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wind Forecast App free?
Wind Forecast App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Wind Lite or Wind Forecast App have ads?
Wind Forecast App shows ads; Wind Lite does not.
Which is updated more often, Wind Lite or Wind Forecast App?
Wind Lite ships an update every 4 months, and Wind Forecast App every 2 weeks. Most recently, Wind Lite was updated on September 28, 2026 and Wind Forecast App on September 29, 2026.

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