Comparison

Anemometer vs Anemometer for phone

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

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About

Anemometer

This app provides real-time wind speed, gust intensity, and direction with a built-in compass. It offers hourly forecasts for up to three days and allows users to save favorite locations for easy access to wind conditions.

Highlights
  • Current wind speed and gusts
  • Wind direction with compass
  • Hourly wind forecasts up to 3 days
  • Interactive wind speed charts
  • Save and switch between favorite locations
  • Multiple measurement units
Features
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How strong is the wind where you are? With Anemometer, you can check wind speed, gust intensity and the direction the wind is coming from, all on one screen with a built-in compass. Whether you're planning a sailing trip, a fishing outing or a day outdoors, Anemometer helps you keep track of wind conditions at your current location or your favorite places. WIND AT A GLANCE • Current wind speed and gusts, clearly shown side by side. • Wind origin shown as a compass direction and in degrees. • Built-in compass that follows your device's orientation. • Five measurement units: km/h, mph, m/s, knots and the Beaufort scale. • Weather conditions and time of the latest update. FORECASTS AND INTERACTIVE CHARTS (PRO) See how the wind is expected to change throughout the day and over the coming days: • Hourly wind forecasts for up to 3 days. • Easy-to-read charts for wind speed and gusts. • Hourly details for speed, gusts and wind direction. • Compare different days at the same time of day. • Daily minimum and maximum wind speeds and peak gust. YOUR LOCATIONS • Check wind conditions at your current location. • Search for other places and save them as favorites. • Switch quickly between locations. • iCloud support. A REDESIGNED EXPERIENCE • Modern, intuitive interface optimized for iPhone and iPad. • Portrait and landscape orientation support. • New compass accuracy checks and calibration guidance. Wind and gust data are provided by a weather service; they are not measured directly by an anemometer sensor in your device. Actual local conditions may differ from forecasts. SUPPORT Need help? Contact us at info@lionsapp.com Website: www.lionsapp.com

About

Anemometer for phone

Measure wind speed directly with your iPhone without extra appliances. Discover the windiest locations nearby and share your wind measurements with friends. Join a global network of users measuring wind.

Highlights
  • Measure wind speed
  • Share wind measurements
  • Find windiest locations
  • No extra appliances needed
  • Global user network
Features
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Are you a passionate sailor? Kitesurfing or windsurfing? This app is what you were waiting for, now you can measure the wind directly with your iPhone and share the measurements made of a specific location with your friends. What to expect: download and try it now. There are many functions besides measuring and sharing the wind with everyone. Find the windiest locations in your neighborhood, just a click. All this without using extra appliances, just thanks to your iPhone. Anemometers around the world join the power of this App. Enjoy.

Screenshots

Anemometer4 screens
Anemometer for phone4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Anemometer at 4.9 against Anemometer for phone's 3.6. Anemometer for phone's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (47% vs 18%). On ratings volume, ads, chart position 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

Anemometer costs $2.99 and Anemometer for phone $0.99 up front. Anemometer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Anemometer for phone asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Anemometer holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 47 and 50 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 18% of Anemometer's written reviews are positive against 47% of Anemometer for phone's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Anemometer ships an update every 4 months, Anemometer for phone every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Anemometer versus Anemometer for phone: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnemometerAnemometer for phone
Price$2.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.9 (47 ratings) — better3.6 (50 ratings)
Positive reviews17.5% of reviews46.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4750 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#111#103 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB96 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperLionsApp di Nallbati EltonMarcello Fiore

Customer experience

Anemometer

All ratings47 ratings
Positive97.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive17.5%
Neutral3.5%
Negative78.9%

Anemometer for phone

All ratings50 ratings
Positive68.0%
Neutral6.0%
Negative26.0%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive46.7%
Neutral10.0%
Negative43.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Anemometer

One-time1
  • Anemometer Pro$2.99
None

Anemometer for phone

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Anemometer free?
Anemometer costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Anemometer for phone free?
Anemometer for phone costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Anemometer or Anemometer for phone?
Anemometer is rated higher. Anemometer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while Anemometer for phone averages 3.6 from 50 ratings.
Do Anemometer or Anemometer for phone have ads?
Neither Anemometer nor Anemometer for phone shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Anemometer or Anemometer for phone?
Anemometer ships an update every 4 months, and Anemometer for phone every 2 months. Most recently, Anemometer was updated on November 6, 2026 and Anemometer for phone on November 6, 2026.
Which is more popular, Anemometer or Anemometer for phone?
Anemometer currently peaks at #111 in the App Store charts, and Anemometer for phone at #103. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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