Vaavud Wind Meter vs Cyclono
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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)
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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)
Cyclono
Get accurate 48-hour wind forecasts for thousands of marine spots globally. Measure real wind speed using your smartphone's microphone and receive smart alerts for optimal conditions. Plan your next water sport adventure with detailed wind data.
- Real-time wind speed measurement via smartphone microphone
- 48-hour accurate wind speed and direction forecast
- Global map of thousands of marine and surf spots
- Customizable wind strength alerts
- Save favorite spots
- Air temperature and weather conditions
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Cyclono gives you accurate wind forecast for thousands of marine spots worldwide. Check wind speed, direction and temperature for the next 48 hours — and measure real wind speed on the spot using only your smartphone. Cyclono is designed for surfers, kiters, windsurfers, sailors and anyone who depends on reliable wind data. FEATURES Measure wind without a wind meter • Use your smartphone as a wind speed sensor • Point the phone’s microphone against the wind • Cyclono detects wind speed based on sound levels • No external devices required Accurate 48-hour wind forecast • Detailed wind speed and direction • Air temperature and weather conditions • High-precision global coverage for marine spots Global spot map • Thousands of wind and surf spots worldwide • Search, navigate and explore new locations • Request new spots if something is missing Favorites & smart wind alerts • Save your favorite spots • Get push notifications about strong wind • Set custom thresholds (e.g., only above 8 m/s) Plan your perfect session Whether you surf, sail or enjoy any wind-driven activity, Cyclono helps you be in the right place at the right time. SUBSCRIPTION PRICING AND TERMS Cyclono offers two auto-renewing subscription options: $1.99 per month $13.99 per year These prices are for United States customers. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. The subscription will automatically renew unless turned off in your iTunes Account Settings at least 24 hours before current period ends. You can go to your iTunes Account settings to manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew. Your iTunes Account will be charged when the purchase is confirmed. Read the terms and conditions here - https://ostasoft.com/wind/terms Read the privacy policy here - https://ostasoft.com/wind/policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Cyclono at 4.2 against Vaavud Wind Meter's 2.1. Cyclono also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 39%) and ratings volume (26 vs 8). Vaavud Wind Meter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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
Both are free to download. Cyclono sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Vaavud Wind Meter asks for nothing beyond the download.
Cyclono holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 26 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of Vaavud Wind Meter's written reviews are positive against 68% of Cyclono's.
Vaavud Wind Meter ships an update every 2 weeks, Cyclono every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Vaavud Wind Meter | Cyclono |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.1 (8 ratings) | 4.2 (26 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 38.6% of reviews | 67.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 26 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | WeatherFlow | Ilya Ostashkov |
Customer experience
Vaavud Wind Meter
Cyclono
In-app purchases
Vaavud Wind Meter
No in-app purchases
Cyclono
- Cyclono - Monthly subscription$1.991 Month
- Cyclono - Annual subscription$13.991 Year
- Cyclono - Add your spot$6.99
- Cyclono Pro - Forever$33.99









