Comparison

Wind Compass vs Anemometer

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

Head to head
About

Wind Compass

Track and monitor wind and weather conditions with detailed forecasts. Get real-time wind speed, direction, temperature, and precipitation chances for any location. Customize your view with various backgrounds and overlays.

Highlights
  • Real-time wind speed and direction
  • Hourly and daily weather forecasts
  • Sunrise and sunset times
  • Temperature and 'feels like' readings
  • Customizable backgrounds and overlays
  • Wind speed units selection
  • North direction indicator
Features
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Introducing Wind Compass, the go-to app for tracking and monitoring wind & weather conditions. With Wind Compass, you can easily get the latest and most accurate weather updates for any location. Whether you’re planning an outdoor activity, checking the weather during a road trip, or simply curious about the conditions outside, Wind Compass is the perfect app to help you stay informed. So why wait? Download Wind Compass today and start getting the weather information you need, right at your fingertips. Wind Compass can answer important weather-related questions: - See what the current wind speed and direction is for your location or destination - View sunrise & sunset times so you can catch first light or the perfect sunset - Learn what the temperature feels like so you can plan for your day - Get the hourly & daily forecast to better plan for outings & travel Key Wind Condition Features - Get Wind Speed readings in Miles/hour, Kilometers/hour, Knots, Beaufort Wind Force, or Meters Per Second - Select Compass Magnetic Declination from True North or Magnetic North - Choose Temperature measurement from Fahrenheit or Celsius - Select the Arrow direction of the Wind Indicator from Blowing To or Coming From Top Weather Forecast Features - View the Current Temperature and check Estimated Highs and Lows - See Sunrise/Sunset times, plus the "First Light" and "Last light" times for the day (Also known as Nautical Twilight Start and End) - 24-Hour & 7-Day Forecast showing Time, Estimated Temperature, Estimated Wind Speed and Direction, and % Chance of Precipitation Custom Backgrounds - Choose from standard colored backgrounds - Add a map showing your current location - Select an overlay displaying your rear camera view - Pick a color gradient that automatically adjusts from warm to cool based on the temperature of where you are Wind Compass Pro Features - Save Multiple Locations - Daily Weather Forecasts - Remove Ads With Wind Compass, you can easily stay up-to-date on the weather conditions around you. As an added bonus, Wind Compass shows you which direction is North so if you are indoors or turned around, you can reorient yourself, as well as check the current wind direction. Thanks for using Wind Compass! Have questions or feedback? Email us at contact@maplemedia.io for fast & friendly support. Credits Weather Data Powered by Apple WeatherKit (https://weatherkit.apple.com/legal-attribution.html) Apple Weather and WeatherKit are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions. Subscription Terms: https://maplemedia.io/terms-of-service/ Privacy Policy: https://maplemedia.io/privacy/

About

Anemometer

This app provides real-time wind speed, gust intensity, and direction with a built-in compass. It offers hourly forecasts for up to three days and allows users to save favorite locations for easy access to wind conditions.

Highlights
  • Current wind speed and gusts
  • Wind direction with compass
  • Hourly wind forecasts up to 3 days
  • Interactive wind speed charts
  • Save and switch between favorite locations
  • Multiple measurement units
Features
Currently charting
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How strong is the wind where you are? With Anemometer, you can check wind speed, gust intensity and the direction the wind is coming from, all on one screen with a built-in compass. Whether you're planning a sailing trip, a fishing outing or a day outdoors, Anemometer helps you keep track of wind conditions at your current location or your favorite places. WIND AT A GLANCE • Current wind speed and gusts, clearly shown side by side. • Wind origin shown as a compass direction and in degrees. • Built-in compass that follows your device's orientation. • Five measurement units: km/h, mph, m/s, knots and the Beaufort scale. • Weather conditions and time of the latest update. FORECASTS AND INTERACTIVE CHARTS (PRO) See how the wind is expected to change throughout the day and over the coming days: • Hourly wind forecasts for up to 3 days. • Easy-to-read charts for wind speed and gusts. • Hourly details for speed, gusts and wind direction. • Compare different days at the same time of day. • Daily minimum and maximum wind speeds and peak gust. YOUR LOCATIONS • Check wind conditions at your current location. • Search for other places and save them as favorites. • Switch quickly between locations. • iCloud support. A REDESIGNED EXPERIENCE • Modern, intuitive interface optimized for iPhone and iPad. • Portrait and landscape orientation support. • New compass accuracy checks and calibration guidance. Wind and gust data are provided by a weather service; they are not measured directly by an anemometer sensor in your device. Actual local conditions may differ from forecasts. SUPPORT Need help? Contact us at info@lionsapp.com Website: www.lionsapp.com

Screenshots

Wind Compass4 screens
Anemometer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Wind Compass at 64% against Anemometer's 18%. Wind Compass also leads on price (Free vs $2.99) and ratings volume (23K vs 47). Anemometer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). On update cadence, in-app purchases, chart position 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Wind Compass is free to download; Anemometer costs $2.99 up front. Wind Compass sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.19 per month and Anemometer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Anemometer holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wind Compass has 23K ratings behind it against 47, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of Wind Compass's written reviews are positive against 18% of Anemometer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wind Compass ships an update every 2 months, Anemometer every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Wind Compass versus Anemometer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWind CompassAnemometer
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.6 (23K ratings)4.9 (47 ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.8% of reviews — better17.5% of reviews
Number of ratings23K — better47
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#94 — better#121
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size121 MB13 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMaple Media Apps, LLCLionsApp di Nallbati Elton

Customer experience

Wind Compass

All ratings22,978 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral3.2%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews260 reviews
Positive63.8%
Neutral7.3%
Negative28.8%

Anemometer

All ratings47 ratings
Positive97.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive17.5%
Neutral3.5%
Negative78.9%

Bugs and requests

Wind Compass

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes or freezes
  • Compass feature not working properly
  • Delayed or inaccurate wind data updates

Requested features

4 requests
  • Option to select location instead of using current location
  • Barometric pressure display
  • Apple Watch support
  • Historical wind data and trends

Anemometer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Wind Compass

Subscriptions7
  • Wind Compass Pro MP Monthly$3.191 Month
  • Windcompass Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Wind Compass MP 20$10.491 Year
Show 4 more
  • Wind Compass MP 40$11.991 Year
  • Windcompass Pro Annual$12.991 Year
  • Wind Compass MP 601 Month trial$12.991 Year
  • Wind Compass Premium$19.991 Year
1 purchases

Anemometer

One-time1
  • Anemometer Pro$2.99

Questions

Is Wind Compass free?
Wind Compass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Anemometer free?
Anemometer costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Wind Compass or Anemometer?
Anemometer is rated higher. Wind Compass averages 4.6 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while Anemometer averages 4.9 from 47 ratings.
Do Wind Compass or Anemometer have ads?
Wind Compass shows ads; Anemometer does not.
Which is updated more often, Wind Compass or Anemometer?
Wind Compass ships an update every 2 months, and Anemometer every 4 months. Most recently, Wind Compass was updated on November 6, 2026 and Anemometer on November 1, 2026.
Which is more popular, Wind Compass or Anemometer?
Wind Compass currently peaks at #94 in the App Store charts, and Anemometer at #121. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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