Norweather vs SpinVane
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
SpinVane
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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.
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Verdict
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
Norweather is free to download; SpinVane costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Norweather ships an update fortnightly, SpinVane daily. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Norweather | SpinVane |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Daily — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Juhwa Lee | Yu Ikeda |
In-app purchases
Norweather
No in-app purchases
SpinVane
No in-app purchases









