UV vs SpinVane
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
UV
Read full descriptionHide full description
UV index forecast information
SpinVane
Read full descriptionHide full description
SpinVane is a lightweight wind direction app designed for Apple Watch. With a single tap, it shows you the current wind direction in real time—no extra steps, no distractions. Perfect for walks, golf, outdoor adventures, or those curious moments when you just want to know where the wind is blowing. Its clean, intuitive interface keeps things simple, so you can check the wind without missing a beat. Bring a smart little weather vane to your wrist with SpinVane.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is price: UV at Free against SpinVane's $1.99. UV also leads on iOS requirement (16.7.10 vs 18.2). SpinVane's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks). On 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
UV is free to download; SpinVane costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
UV ships an update every 2 weeks, SpinVane daily. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | UV | SpinVane |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Daily — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.7.10 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hideaki Uchikoshi | Yu Ikeda |
In-app purchases
UV
No in-app purchases
SpinVane
No in-app purchases
