Comparison

Anemometer vs Wind Radar Map

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

Head to head
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

Wind Radar Map

Visualize real-time wind speed, gust speed, and direction on an interactive radar map. Get accurate anemometer readings, marine data, and smart alerts for outdoor activities and navigation.

Highlights
  • Live wind radar map
  • Accurate anemometer and wind meter
  • Gust speed tracking
  • Dynamic wind compass
  • 7-day wind forecast
  • Custom wind and storm alerts
  • Marine data and tide information
Features
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Wind Radar Map – Anemometer is a powerful wind radar and wind meter designed for people who need accurate wind speed, gust speed and direction in real time. This advanced anemometer combines a live wind radar map, interactive forecast layers, marine data, tide and wave information, smart alerts and a dynamic compass in one complete wind tracking solution. If wind conditions matter to you, this app is built for you. LIVE WIND RADAR MAP AND FORECAST The interactive Wind Radar Map lets you visualize live wind speed, gust speed and wind direction directly on detailed weather maps. Switch between current conditions and forecast mode to see how wind, storm systems and marine conditions will evolve over the next 7 days. With Wind Radar Map – Anemometer you can: Track live wind speed and gust speed View wind forecast directly on the map Monitor storm movement and weather radar data Check tide and wave conditions Compare multiple locations instantly The wind radar map is optimized for sailing, boating, surf sessions, marine navigation, golf planning and drone flights. ACCURATE ANEMOMETER AND WIND METER This digital anemometer acts as a professional wind meter in your pocket. Get precise wind speed readings in mph, km/h, m/s or knots. Switch to the Beaufort scale for marine and boating activities. The wind meter is designed to detect gust speed variations so you can react quickly to changing wind conditions. Whether you are checking wind speed for sailing, tracking gust speed for surf, measuring wind for golf performance or preparing a drone flight, this anemometer delivers reliable data. DYNAMIC WIND COMPASS The built-in compass shows real-time wind direction with a responsive and dynamic interface. The smart wind compass updates instantly as wind shifts, helping you understand crosswind and headwind conditions. Perfect for marine navigation, boating, sailing, surf orientation, drone pilots and outdoor sports. SMART ALERTS AND STORM TRACKER Set custom wind alerts and gust speed alerts to stay ahead of dangerous conditions. Receive notifications when wind speed exceeds your selected threshold or when storms approach your location. Wind Radar Map – Anemometer allows you to check weather alerts for your favorite locations and verify if any storm, marine or wind warnings are active. Start your day with daily forecast alerts and never miss important wind updates again. BUILT FOR MARINE, OUTDOOR AND SPORTS This Wind Radar and Anemometer app is ideal for: Sailing and boating Marine navigation Surf and kitesurf Golf wind analysis Fishing Storm tracking Drone flying Outdoor planning Unlike generic weather apps, Wind Radar Map – Anemometer focuses on wind intelligence, wind radar precision and gust speed tracking. WHY CHOOSE WIND RADAR MAP – ANEMOMETER Live Wind Radar Map Professional Anemometer Accurate Wind Meter Gust Speed Tracking Wind Direction Compass Marine Forecast Tide and Wave Data Storm Radar Visualization Custom Wind Alerts 7-Day Forecast All features are designed to deliver accurate wind speed, reliable forecast data and powerful wind radar visualization in a clean and intuitive interface. Download Wind Radar Map – Anemometer today and turn your device into a complete wind radar, marine forecast and digital anemometer solution. Track wind speed. Monitor gust speed. Follow storm systems. Navigate with your compass. Plan with forecast confidence. Master the wind with Wind Radar Map – Anemometer. Terms of Service: Apple's Terms of Service apply to all subscriptions offered within the app. More information here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

Anemometer4 screens
Wind Radar Map4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Wind Radar Map at 81% against Anemometer's 18%. Wind Radar Map also leads on price (Free vs $2.99) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). Anemometer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.9 vs 4.5). On ratings volume, in-app purchases 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

Wind Radar Map is free to download; Anemometer costs $2.99 up front. Anemometer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Wind Radar Map sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Anemometer holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 47 and 122 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 18% of Anemometer's written reviews are positive against 81% of Wind Radar Map'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, Wind Radar Map monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Anemometer versus Wind Radar Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnemometerWind Radar Map
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (47 ratings) — better4.5 (122 ratings)
Positive reviews17.5% of reviews81.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings47122 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#124 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB161 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperLionsApp di Nallbati EltonStolanapp

Customer experience

Anemometer

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

Wind Radar Map

All ratings122 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral3.3%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews124 reviews
Positive81.5%
Neutral8.9%
Negative9.7%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Anemometer

One-time1
  • Anemometer Pro$2.99
10 purchases

Wind Radar Map

Subscriptions10
  • No more ads$1.991 Month
  • Anemometer Premium3 Days trial$2.197 Days
  • Anemometer Premium$4.291 Month
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  • Anemometer Premium$4.491 Month
  • Anemometer Premium Discount$4.991 Year
  • Anemometer Premium$4.991 Month
  • Anemometer Premium3 Days trial$10.901 Year
  • Anemometer Premium7 Days trial$11.901 Year
  • Anemometer Premium3 Days trial$21.491 Year
  • Anemometer Premium$22.491 Year

Questions

Is Anemometer free?
Anemometer costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Wind Radar Map free?
Wind Radar Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Anemometer or Wind Radar Map?
Anemometer is rated higher. Anemometer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while Wind Radar Map averages 4.5 from 122 ratings.
Do Anemometer or Wind Radar Map have ads?
Wind Radar Map shows ads; Anemometer does not.
Which is updated more often, Anemometer or Wind Radar Map?
Anemometer ships an update every 4 months, and Wind Radar Map monthly. Most recently, Anemometer was updated on November 6, 2026 and Wind Radar Map on November 7, 2026.

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