Comparison

Wind & Weather Meter vs Wind Speed 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 & Weather Meter

This free app pairs with a WeatherFlow meter to capture and share hyper-local weather data. Get precise readings for wind speed, direction, temperature, humidity, and pressure, along with calculated values like wind chill and dew point. Share your detailed reports instantly via social media or popular weather services.

Highlights
  • Capture wind speed, direction, temperature, humidity, pressure
  • Calculate wind chill, heat index, dew point, air density
  • Share weather reports via social media and email
  • Post reports to online weather services
  • Works with WeatherFlow WINDmeter and WEATHERmeter
Features
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The Wind & Weather Meter app works with the WeatherFlow WINDmeter and the WeatherFlow WEATHERmeter -- available for purchase at retailers online and offline. When paired with a WeatherFlow meter, this free app allows you to take & share weather reports from your exact location. Capture highly accurate weather data, including wind speed (average, gust and lull), wind direction, air temperature, humidity and pressure. The app also give you values such as wind chill, heat index, apparent wind, crosswind, tailwind, dew point, air density and more. Add a description and instantly share your report via Twitter, Facebook, SMS, email and more. Weather reports captured from this app can be posted instantly to popular online weather services including iKitesurf, iWindsurf, SailFlow, WindAlert, and FishWeather.

About

Wind Speed Forecast App

Get detailed wind, wave, and weather forecasts for any location. Access NOAA data, wind station information, and weather overlays. A premium subscription unlocks hourly forecasts, high-resolution satellite imagery, and extended forecast models.

Highlights
  • 7-Day NOAA Weather Forecast
  • Point & Zone Forecasts
  • 40,000+ Wind Stations
  • NOAA Weather Overlays
  • Hourly Weather Forecasts (Pro)
  • 16-Day Forecast Models (Pro)
Features
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MAIN FEATURES INCLUDE: + 7-Day NOAA Weather Forecast + Point & Zone Forecast + 40,000+ Wind Stations + NOAA Weather Overlays Simply tap any point on the map for a spot specific wind, waves, and weather forecast. NOAA POINT & ZONE FORECAST NOAA issues weather forecasts for single points and defined zones from a forecaster-generated gridded data set known as the National Digital Forecast Database (NDFD). The NDFD is used as the basis for the majority of local public and marine forecasts. ACCESS OVER 40,000+ WIND STATIONS - Wind Speed - Wind Direction - Wind Gust - Wind History Graphs - Air Temperature NOAA CHARTS / MAP OVERLAYS - Weather Radar - GOES Band 13 — PRO SUBSCRIPTION FEATURES — + Hourly Weather Forecast + High Resolution Satellite Imagery + 16-Day Weather Forecast Models + Hi-Res Weather Simulation Models + Severe Weather Forecast Graphics HOURLY WEATHER FORECAST - Wind Speed - Wind Gust - Wind Direction - Chance of Precipitation - Precipitation Amount - Snow Probability - Snowfall - Temperature - Relative Humidity - Dew Point - Clouds - Significant Wave Height - Wind Waves - Swell Height, Period & Direction GOES HI-RES SATELLITE IMAGERY Fifteen (15) Satellite Imagery Filters - Visible (Band 2) - Near IR (Bands 4 & 5) - Infrared (Bands 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14 & 16) - Nighttime Microphysics - Day Cloud Phase - True Color - Air Mass - Sandwich 16-DAY WEATHER FORECAST MODELS - Global Forecast System (GFS) - Global Ensemble Forecast System (GEFS) - North American Ensemble (NAEFS) WEATHER SIMULATION FORECAST MODELS - WaveWatch III (WW3) - Hi-Res Rapid Refresh (HRRR) - Hi-Res Ensemble Forecast (HREF) - North American Mesoscale (NAM) - Hi-Res North American Mesoscale (NAM-HIRES) - High Resolution Window (HRW-FV3, HRW-ARW, HRW-ARW2) SEVERE WEATHER FORECAST GRAPHICS - Convective Outlook (Tornado, Wind, Hail) - Excessive Rainfall Outlook (Rain, Flood) - Fire Weather Outlook TERMS & CONDITIONS https://lwbrandsllc.com/wind-speed-forecast-terms-conditions/ — * Available for iPhone & iPad Regional Coverage Includes: - Continental USA - Hawaii - Alaska - Puerto Rico

Screenshots

Wind & Weather Meter4 screens
Wind Speed Forecast App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Wind Speed Forecast App at 79% against Wind & Weather Meter's 26%. Wind Speed Forecast App also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (4.1K vs 7). Wind & Weather Meter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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 Speed Forecast App sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Wind & Weather Meter asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Wind Speed Forecast App holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wind Speed Forecast App has 4.1K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of Wind & Weather Meter's written reviews are positive against 79% of Wind Speed Forecast App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wind & Weather Meter ships an update every 3 months, Wind Speed Forecast App every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Wind & Weather Meter versus Wind Speed Forecast App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWind & Weather MeterWind Speed Forecast App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (7 ratings)4.7 (4.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.9% of reviews79.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings74.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB75 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperWeatherFlowLW Brands, LLC

Customer experience

Wind & Weather Meter

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive25.9%
Neutral5.6%
Negative68.5%

Wind Speed Forecast App

All ratings4,092 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral4.2%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive79.4%
Neutral2.9%
Negative17.6%

Bugs and requests

Wind & Weather Meter

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Wind Speed Forecast App

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App crashes when adding locations
  • Hourly forecast not working

Requested features

3 requests
  • Zoom feature for data
  • Hourly wind forecast widget
  • Expand coverage globally

In-app purchases

None

Wind & Weather Meter

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Wind Speed Forecast App

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Subscription (Monthly)3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Pro Subscription (Yearly)3 Days trial$11.991 Year
One-time2
  • Gift the Developer Coffee$0.99
  • Gift the Developer Coffee$2.99

Questions

Is Wind & Weather Meter free?
Wind & Weather Meter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Wind Speed Forecast App free?
Wind Speed Forecast App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Wind & Weather Meter or Wind Speed Forecast App?
Wind Speed Forecast App is rated higher. Wind & Weather Meter averages 4.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Wind Speed Forecast App averages 4.7 from 4.1K ratings.
Do Wind & Weather Meter or Wind Speed Forecast App have ads?
Wind Speed Forecast App shows ads; Wind & Weather Meter does not.
Which is updated more often, Wind & Weather Meter or Wind Speed Forecast App?
Wind & Weather Meter ships an update every 3 months, and Wind Speed Forecast App every 5 weeks. Most recently, Wind & Weather Meter was updated on October 26, 2026 and Wind Speed Forecast App on October 27, 2026.

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