# Cyclono vs Windy Anemometer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cyclono at 67% against Windy Anemometer's 14%. Cyclono also leads on rating (4.2 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months). Windy Anemometer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cyclono sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Windy Anemometer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cyclono holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cyclono has 26 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Cyclono's written reviews are positive against 14% of Windy Anemometer's.

Cyclono ships an update every 2 months, Windy Anemometer every 9 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cyclono | Windy Anemometer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cyclono-wind-forecast/id864012257/reviews)** | [1.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windy-anemometer/id927040254/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **26** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 14.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 62 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ilya Ostashkov](https://appshunter.io/developer/864012260) | [Miha Korosec](https://appshunter.io/developer/927040253) |

## What reviewers say

### Cyclono

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cyclono-wind-forecast/id864012257)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cyclono - Monthly subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Cyclono - Annual subscription | $13.99 | per year |
| Cyclono - Add your spot | $6.99 | one-time |
| Cyclono Pro - Forever | $33.99 | one-time |


### Windy Anemometer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windy-anemometer/id927040254)

This app connects to external wireless sensors to measure wind speed, direction, and air temperature. It provides real-time data, historical graphs, and customizable alarms for various wind conditions.

**Highlights:** Wind speed measurement (current, average, max), Wind direction tracking, Air temperature and windchill, Graphical and sound alarms, History graphs, Data logging

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cyclono free?

Cyclono is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Windy Anemometer free?

Windy Anemometer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Cyclono or Windy Anemometer?

Cyclono is rated higher. Cyclono averages 4.2 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Windy Anemometer averages 1.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Cyclono or Windy Anemometer have ads?

Cyclono shows ads; Windy Anemometer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cyclono or Windy Anemometer?

Cyclono ships an update every 2 months, and Windy Anemometer every 9 months. Most recently, Cyclono was updated on October 29, 2026 and Windy Anemometer on October 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*