# Mars Weather vs Anemometer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mars Weather at none against Anemometer's 2. Anemometer's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.2). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Anemometer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Mars Weather asks for nothing beyond the download.

Anemometer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mars Weather | Anemometer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-weather/id6461012988/reviews) | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anemometer-wind-speed-tracker/id6761637268/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 8 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [William Paceley](https://appshunter.io/developer/1674369143) | [Tirin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1665717789) |

## What reviewers say

### Mars Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-weather/id6461012988)

Explore Martian weather patterns using data from NASA's Curiosity Rover. Track phenomena, view reports, and compare Earth and Mars climates through visualizations.

**Highlights:** Martian climate exploration, NASA Curiosity Rover data, Weather phenomena tracking, Data visualizations, Earth vs. Mars climate comparison

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Anemometer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anemometer-wind-speed-tracker/id6761637268)

This app provides real-time wind speed and direction data, along with 24-hour forecasts. It offers intelligent activity modes for drone pilots, sailors, and surfers, with tailored safety indicators and multiple unit support.

**Highlights:** Live wind speed and direction tracking, 24-hour hourly wind forecasts, Activity modes for drones, sailing, and surfing, Interactive mini-compass, Multiple unit support (m/s, km/h, mph, knots), Beaufort Scale categorization, Save and swipe between smart locations

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Anemometer Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Anemometer Pro Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mars Weather free?

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

### Is Anemometer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mars Weather or Anemometer?

Anemometer is rated higher. Mars Weather averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Anemometer averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Mars Weather or Anemometer have ads?

Neither Mars Weather nor Anemometer shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*