Comparison

Vaavud Wind Meter vs Anemometer

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

Head to head
About

Vaavud Wind Meter

Transform your smartphone into a precise wind measurement device. Get accurate wind speed data, view historical measurements, and see live wind maps. Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and anyone curious about local weather conditions.

Highlights
  • Precise wind speed measurement
  • Current, average, and maximum wind speed
  • Wind speed graph
  • Live map of wind measurements
  • Measurement history
  • Selectable units (m/s, knots, mph, km/h, bft)
Features
Read full description

Turn your iPhone into a high-tech meteorological tool with the Vaavud app and the Vaavud wind meter. No more looking-at-the-trees-and-waves guesswork. Make a precise measurement of the wind no matter where you are and what you are up to. If you are into sailing, windsurfing, kite surfing, kite boarding, land yachting, balloon flying, paragliding, hunting, kite flying, kayaking, drone flying, hiking, golf, biking, etc., etc. - or if you are just plain curious about the weather around you, then Vaavud is for you! The app requires the Vaavud wind meter for smartphones, which can be bought on Vaavud.com. Features include: • Current, average, and maximum wind speed • Graph with current and average wind speed • Live map of wind measurements • Measurement history • Ability to choose unit (m/s, knots, mph, km/h, bft)

About

Anemometer

This app provides real-time wind speed and direction data, along with 24-hour forecasts. It offers intelligent activity modes for drone pilots, sailors, and surfers, with tailored safety indicators and multiple unit support.

Highlights
  • Live wind speed and direction tracking
  • 24-hour hourly wind forecasts
  • Activity modes for drones, sailing, and surfing
  • Interactive mini-compass
  • Multiple unit support (m/s, km/h, mph, knots)
  • Beaufort Scale categorization
  • Save and swipe between smart locations
Features
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Anemometer: Wind Speed Tracker is the ultimate wind speed and direction tracker designed with absolute precision and premium aesthetics. Whether you are a professional drone pilot, a passionate sailor, a surfer, or just someone tracking local gusts, Anemometer: Wind Speed Tracker provides you with everything you need in a beautifully intuitive interface. Get real-time wind data, 24-hour forecasts, and intelligent activity modes that tell you exactly if the conditions are safe or ideal for your specific sport. Anemometer: Wind Speed Tracker uses accurate wind speed data to keep you informed. KEY FEATURES Live Wind Tracking - Get accurate current wind speed, gusts, and direction anywhere in the world. Activity Modes - Tailored safety indicators for Drones (Safe to Fly?), Sailing, and Surfing. Interactive Mini-Compass - Real-time device heading mapped perfectly with the wind direction. Hourly Forecasts - Scrollable 24-hour wind sparklines and predictions for any location. Multiple Units - Support for meters per second, kilometers per hour, miles per hour, and knots. Beaufort Scale - Detailed real-time wind force categorization with color-coded indicators. Smart Locations - Save multiple cities or spots and effortlessly swipe between them. Premium Native Design - Glassmorphic interface supporting both Light and Dark mode. With Anemometer: Wind Speed Tracker, you never have to guess the wind speed again. Whether checking gusts before a drone flight or monitoring conditions for a sailing trip, Anemometer: Wind Speed Tracker delivers precision data in real time. Download today and take control of your outdoor activities. Anemometer: Wind Speed Tracker is available now. Privacy Policy: https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/anemometer-wind-speed-tracker-privacy-policy/ba6637e5-b8fd-4410-9f95-ac5d16ad4e66/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Vaavud Wind Meter4 screens
Anemometer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Anemometer at 100% against Vaavud Wind Meter's 39%. Anemometer also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.1) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). Vaavud Wind Meter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (8 vs 2). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. Anemometer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Vaavud Wind Meter asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Anemometer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of Vaavud Wind Meter's written reviews are positive against 100% of Anemometer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vaavud Wind Meter ships an update every 2 weeks, Anemometer every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Vaavud Wind Meter versus Anemometer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVaavud Wind MeterAnemometer
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (8 ratings)4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews38.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWeatherFlowTirin

Customer experience

Vaavud Wind Meter

All ratings8 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews101 reviews
Positive38.6%
Neutral5.0%
Negative56.4%

Anemometer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Vaavud Wind Meter

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Anemometer

Subscriptions1
  • Anemometer Pro$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Anemometer Pro Lifetime$4.99

Questions

Is Vaavud Wind Meter free?
Vaavud Wind Meter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Anemometer free?
Anemometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Vaavud Wind Meter or Anemometer?
Anemometer is rated higher. Vaavud Wind Meter averages 2.1 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Anemometer averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Vaavud Wind Meter or Anemometer have ads?
Neither Vaavud Wind Meter nor Anemometer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vaavud Wind Meter or Anemometer?
Vaavud Wind Meter ships an update every 2 weeks, and Anemometer every 5 days. Most recently, Vaavud Wind Meter was updated on October 14, 2026 and Anemometer on October 15, 2026.

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