Comparison

Norweather vs SpinVane

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Norweather

Get reliable, real-time weather updates and forecasts from the Norwegian Meteorological Institute. Save multiple locations for quick access to temperature, humidity, wind speed, and more in a simple, intuitive interface.

Highlights
  • Real-time weather information
  • Daily and hourly forecasts
  • Save multiple locations
  • Simple and intuitive design
  • Data from Norwegian Meteorological Institute
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Tired of inaccurate weather forecasts? Easily check the reliable forecasts from the Norwegian Meteorological Institute. Key Features: Real-time Weather Information Get real-time weather updates. Instantly view all the details like temperature, humidity, wind speed, and more. Weather Forecast Check daily and hourly forecasts to stay ahead of upcoming weather conditions. Saved Locations Save frequently checked locations for quick access to weather information. Add multiple locations like travel spots, work, and home. Simple and Intuitive Design Designed for ease of use with a simple and intuitive interface. Important information is neatly organized for easy access. Designed by Eun Chae Lee Data Source Attribution: This app uses weather data from the Norwegian Meteorological Institute (MET Norway). All data is provided under the CC BY 4.0 license.

About

SpinVane

Features
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SpinVane is a lightweight wind direction app designed for Apple Watch. With a single tap, it shows you the current wind direction in real time—no extra steps, no distractions. Perfect for walks, golf, outdoor adventures, or those curious moments when you just want to know where the wind is blowing. Its clean, intuitive interface keeps things simple, so you can check the wind without missing a beat. Bring a smart little weather vane to your wrist with SpinVane.

Screenshots

Norweather3 screens
SpinVane1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Norweather at Free against SpinVane's $1.99. Norweather also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.2). SpinVane's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs fortnightly). On in-app purchases 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

Norweather is free to download; SpinVane costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Norweather ships an update fortnightly, SpinVane daily. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 3 level
Norweather versus SpinVane: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNorweatherSpinVane
PriceFree — better$1.99
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Update frequencyFortnightlyDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJuhwa LeeYu Ikeda

In-app purchases

None

Norweather

No in-app purchases

None

SpinVane

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Norweather free?
Norweather is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SpinVane free?
SpinVane costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Norweather or SpinVane have ads?
Norweather shows ads; SpinVane does not.
Which is updated more often, Norweather or SpinVane?
Norweather ships an update fortnightly, and SpinVane daily. Most recently, Norweather was updated on October 27, 2026 and SpinVane on October 28, 2026.

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