# Wind & Weather Meter vs Cyclono

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cyclono at 67% against Wind & Weather Meter's 26%. Cyclono also leads on rating (4.2 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (26 vs 7). Wind & Weather Meter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cyclono sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Wind & Weather Meter asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cyclono holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 26 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of Wind & Weather Meter's written reviews are positive against 67% of Cyclono's.

Wind & Weather Meter ships an update every 3 months, Cyclono every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wind & Weather Meter | Cyclono |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-and-weather-meter/id653579366/reviews) | **[4.2 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cyclono-wind-forecast/id864012257/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **26** |
| Positive reviews | 25.9% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WeatherFlow](https://appshunter.io/developer/317992028) | [Ilya Ostashkov](https://appshunter.io/developer/864012260) |

## What reviewers say

### Wind & Weather Meter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-and-weather-meter/id653579366)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Cyclono

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cyclono-wind-forecast/id864012257)

Get accurate 48-hour wind forecasts for thousands of marine spots globally. Measure real wind speed using your smartphone's microphone and receive smart alerts for optimal conditions. Plan your next water sport adventure with detailed wind data.

**Highlights:** Real-time wind speed measurement via smartphone microphone, 48-hour accurate wind speed and direction forecast, Global map of thousands of marine and surf spots, Customizable wind strength alerts, Save favorite spots, Air temperature and weather conditions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cyclono - Monthly subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Cyclono - Annual subscription | $13.99 | per year |
| Cyclono - Add your spot | $6.99 | one-time |
| Cyclono Pro - Forever | $33.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wind & Weather Meter free?

Wind & Weather Meter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Cyclono free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Wind & Weather Meter or Cyclono?

Cyclono is rated higher. Wind & Weather Meter averages 4.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Cyclono averages 4.2 from 26 ratings.

### Do Wind & Weather Meter or Cyclono have ads?

Cyclono shows ads; Wind & Weather Meter does not.

### Which is updated more often, Wind & Weather Meter or Cyclono?

Wind & Weather Meter ships an update every 3 months, and Cyclono every 2 months. Most recently, Wind & Weather Meter was updated on October 26, 2026 and Cyclono on October 26, 2026.

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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.*