Measure your wind speed vs WindSpot
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!
WindSpot
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WindSpot - Wind Forecast is a pinpoint wind forecast app designed for windsurfers. Get detailed wind information for each specific spot — something general weather apps can't provide — with a simple and beautiful UI. 【Features】 ■ Pinpoint Wind Forecast Simply register your favorite spots to check wind speed, wind direction, and weather conditions on an hourly basis. ■ Intuitive Wind Speed Display Color-coded wind speed display lets you grasp conditions at a glance. Calm winds in light blue, light winds in green, moderate in orange, and strong winds in red. ■ Hourly Timeline Scroll horizontally to check changes in wind speed, direction, and weather by the hour. Never miss the best timing. ■ Wind Speed Unit Switching Supports three units: m/s, knots, and km/h. Check in your preferred unit. 【Plans】 ・Free: 1 spot / 2-day forecast ・Pro: Up to 5 spots / 10-day forecast ・Pro+: Up to 10 spots / 10-day forecast ■ Terms & Privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://lifehacksystemlab.github.io/windspot/en/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Measure your wind speed at none against WindSpot's 4. Measure your wind speed also leads on device support and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.1). On price 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. WindSpot sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Measure your wind speed asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Measure your wind speed | WindSpot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (171 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 90.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 171 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 — better | 26.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bog Bridges LLC | Kazuhiko Toki |
In-app purchases
Measure your wind speed
No in-app purchases
WindSpot
- Pro Monthly Plan$1.991 Month
- Pro+ Monthly Plan$2.991 Month
- Pro Annual Plan$19.991 Year
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- Pro+ Annual Plan$29.991 Year
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