Measure your wind speed vs WindWatcher Basic
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Measure your wind speed
This application estimates wind speed using your device's sensors, requiring no internet or location data. It provides automatic updates for average wind speed and gusts, and includes a companion Watch app with complications. It is 100% ad-free and unaffected by nearby obstacles.
- Estimates wind speed with device sensors
- No internet or location required
- Automatic average wind speed updates
- Automatic wind gust updates
- Companion Watch app with complications
- Supports iPhone widgets
- 100% ad-free
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This breakthrough app uses only your device's sensors to calculate estimated wind speed wherever you are. The app is completely stand-alone and does not need internet access or location information to work. Unlike weather stations and handheld anemometers, WindWatcher is not affected by nearby obstacles such as trees or other buildings. The app also updates average wind speed and wind gusts automatically in the background., and comes complete with a powerful Watch app including Watch face complications. WindWatcher support iPhone widgets including lock screen widgets and is 100% ad-free. There’s literally nothing else like it, and we hope you give it a try!
WindWatcher Basic
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**WindWatcher Basic** Wind alerts and basic safe speed guidance for high-profile vehicles (trucks, RVs, vans, trailers) in windy areas. - Real-time wind speed & gust warnings - Simple high-wind risk alerts - Basic recommended speeds - Ads supported Limited details and fewer features compared to premium. An assistance tool only. Always follow posted limits, signs, and your judgment. Requires internet. Drive safer in the wind. (378 characters)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: WindWatcher Basic at 15.0 against Measure your wind speed's 18.0. On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Measure your wind speed | WindWatcher Basic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (143 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 143 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bog Bridges LLC | Paul Curtis |
In-app purchases
Measure your wind speed
No in-app purchases
WindWatcher Basic
No in-app purchases
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