Comparison

Wind & Weather Meter vs WindWise

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

WindWise

This application visualizes real-time wind speed and direction with a unique home screen widget. It offers detailed 24-hour and 7-day wind forecasts for any location, making it ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and those curious about weather patterns.

Highlights
  • Real-time wind visualization widget
  • 24-hour and 7-day wind forecasts
  • Global location support
  • Multiple location management
  • Customizable themes
  • Ideal for outdoor activities
Features
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This app provides not just accurate real-time wind speed and direction, but also delivers detailed 24-hour and 7-day wind forecasts. Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast, photographer, or simply curious about the weather, WindWise helps you understand and "see" the wind like never before. Key Features: Wind Visualization Widget: A unique windmill widget on your home screen! Watch the blades spin in real-time, directly reflecting the current wind speed. Experience the wind's intensity at a glance, right from your home screen! Accurate Wind Forecasts: Get precise wind speed and direction for your current location or any place in the world. Plan your day or week with reliable 24-hour and 7-day forecasts. Personalized Experience: Add multiple locations and easily switch between them. Customize the app's appearance with various themes to match your style. Perfect for Outdoor Activities: Ideal for sailing, surfing, kite flying, photography, hiking, cycling, and more! WindWise provides crucial wind information to enhance your outdoor adventures and ensure your safety. WindWise: Making wind visible, not just a number. Download now and experience a new way to perceive the wind!

Screenshots

Wind & Weather Meter4 screens
WindWise3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: WindWise at 5.0 against Wind & Weather Meter's 4.0. Wind & Weather Meter's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WindWise holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wind & Weather Meter has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Wind & Weather Meter versus WindWise: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWind & Weather MeterWindWise
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (7 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWeatherFlow久元 王

Customer experience

Wind & Weather Meter

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

WindWise

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Wind & Weather Meter

No in-app purchases

None

WindWise

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wind & Weather Meter free?
Wind & Weather Meter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WindWise free?
WindWise is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Wind & Weather Meter or WindWise?
WindWise is rated higher. Wind & Weather Meter averages 4.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while WindWise averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Wind & Weather Meter or WindWise have ads?
Neither Wind & Weather Meter nor WindWise shows ads.

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