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 functions as a digital anemometer, providing real-time wind speed and direction data. It integrates wind information with a compass and allows users to search for and save favorite locations. Advanced forecasting features are available for pro users.

Highlights
  • Real-time wind speed
  • Wind direction
  • Integrated compass
  • Multiple unit options
  • Save favorite locations
  • Wind speed forecast (Pro)
  • Weather conditions
Features
Currently charting
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Try the experience of a powerful but at the same time weave tool, a real Anemometer directly to your device. With an innovative design, inspired by the instruments of the aircraft, this app combines the concept of the wind with that of the compass resulting in ultimate speed and wind direction integrated in the compass. Wherever you are, Anemometer gives you the direction and the wind speed. Search new positions and will be automatically added to your favorites. [Features] - Real time wind speed in any place - Wind Direction - Compass - Choose from 5 units: knots, mph, km/h, m/s or beaufort - Search Cities - Save favorite places (without limitation) - Daily and hourly wind speed forecast (for Pro users) - Weather conditions - iCloud support - Intuitive Graphics - Ease of Use [Support] If you need help don’t hesitate to contact us at info@lionsapp.com, or visit our website www.lionsapp.com. If you like the app, don’t forget to give us a review on the App Store.

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 43). Anemometer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). On update cadence, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position 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 8 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 43, 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 October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 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 (43 ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.7% of reviews — better17.5% of reviews
Number of ratings23K — better43
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#91 — better#114
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size121 MB9 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 reviews259 reviews
Positive63.7%
Neutral7.3%
Negative29.0%

Anemometer

All ratings43 ratings
Positive97.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.3%
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

8 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
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$24.99
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 43 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 October 15, 2026 and Anemometer on October 14, 2026.
Which is more popular, Wind Compass or Anemometer?
Wind Compass currently peaks at #91 in the App Store charts, and Anemometer at #114. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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