Thermometer vs WindCaster
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Thermometer
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Thermometer brings real-time temperature, feels-like, humidity, and pressure to your home screen—beautifully designed like a real analog thermometer. Real-time Temperature Check One tap to get current ambient temperature, support Celsius/Fahrenheit free switching Visual thermometer display, temperature changes are clear and easy to read for all age groups Provide real feels like temperature, humidity, air quality and other indicators, more accurate than ordinary thermometers, allowing you to grasp the real environmental perception. Accurate Weather Forecast Minute-level real-time forecast, master the changes of temperature, precipitation probability and wind force in the next 24 hours, and arrange commuting, sports and outdoor plans in advance. 10-day extended weather forecast, know the future temperature trend and weather changes in advance, and make full preparations for business trips and travels. Sudden Precipitation Warning Timely warning of extreme weather such as heavy rain, thunderstorm, high temperature and cold wave, push reminder as soon as possible before the weather changes. Accurate precipitation forecast tells you the start and end time of rainfall/snowfall, and there is no need to worry about sudden rain when going out. Detailed Weather Forecast Full coverage of life-related indicators: average temperature, thermal sensation temperature, rainfall, visibility, wind power, UV intensity, etc. Professional meteorological data such as sunrise and sunset time, moon phase, air pressure are all available, which fully meets the needs of outdoor enthusiasts such as camping, hiking and fishing. City Temperature Ranking Real-time sorting of city temperatures across the country and around the world, compare temperatures between different cities with one tap. Support adding multiple cities to the management list, you can check the weather and temperature of your family and friends in different places at any time, and send your care at the first time. 【Product Advantages】 Clean and ad-free interface, no interruptions when you open the app to check the weather Intuitive UI design, core information is displayed at a glance, zero learning cost for operation Street-level positioning accuracy, data is more accurate and matches your actual location Low power consumption design, background refresh does not consume too much battery, and there is no burden for long-term use. Whether it is daily commuting to choose the right clothes, checking the rain time before going out, understanding the temperature trend before traveling, or caring about the weather changes in the city where your family is located, Thermometer Weather Live can provide you with reliable and accurate weather services, making it easier for you to deal with all kinds of weather changes. 【Membership Subscription Instructions】 1. Subscription period: Continuous weekly subscription refers to a subscription period of 1 week; Continuous annual subscription refers to a subscription period of 1 year. 2. Subscription price: The specific price is based on the information on the paid page within the app. For example, the price for weekly membership subscription is 48 yuan per week, and the price for annual membership subscription is 198 yuan per year. 3. Deduction period: 24 hours before the subscription expires, the payment will be automatically deducted from the iTunes account for renewal. The subscription service can be cancelled at any time. 4. Cancellation path: Through "Settings" -> "Apple Account" -> "Subscriptions", find the corresponding subscription item to cancel the subscription. After successful cancellation, the membership benefits will become invalid at the end of the current subscription period. Privacy Policy: http://getsohk.com/website-cfg/policy Terms of Use: http://getsohk.com/website-cfg/service
WindCaster
This AI-powered weather app analyzes multiple forecast models and live data to provide clear, actionable insights for outdoor activities. It helps users understand potential risks and make informed decisions before heading out.
- Ask weather questions in plain English
- Cross-checks multiple global weather models
- Live weather map with animated flows
- Save and monitor favorite locations
- Transparent forecasting with confidence scores
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WindCaster is your AI weather analyst for the water, the trail, and the road ahead. Pick a spot, ask a question, or plan a route. WindCaster checks major weather models, live buoy data, marine conditions, alerts, waves, currents, wind, storms, visibility, tides, and more — then turns it all into one clear forecast you can actually use. No more bouncing between weather apps, buoy stations, radar maps, and marine forecasts. WindCaster helps you see what matters, where the models disagree, and whether conditions are worth the risk. Ask things like: “Can I take my 22ft boat offshore Saturday morning?” “What will the waves and wind look like at my fishing spot?” “Is this route safe later today?” WindCaster gives you plain-English answers, confidence levels, and practical recommendations so you can make smarter decisions before you leave. FEATURES: • AI Weather Answers Ask about any spot or route in plain English. • Smarter Marine Forecasts Check wind, gusts, waves, currents, tides, visibility, storms, sea temperature, and more. • Cross-Checked Models Compare major weather models and see when the forecast is uncertain. • Live Data Built In WindCaster checks available buoy readings, observations, and weather alerts. • Save Your Spots Pin fishing spots, marinas, trailheads, routes, and outdoor locations. • Know Before You Go Get clear recommendations before you load the truck, launch the boat, or head out.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WindCaster at none against Thermometer's 3. WindCaster also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Thermometer's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and update cadence 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. Thermometer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. WindCaster asks for nothing beyond the download.
Thermometer ships an update every 9 days, WindCaster fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Thermometer | WindCaster |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 86 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 12+ |
| Developer | GetSooo | siyu gan |
In-app purchases
Thermometer
- tianqiweekly7 Days trial$6.997 Days
- Week Access$6.997 Days
- Try now$29.991 Year
WindCaster
No in-app purchases
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