Comparison

Anemometer vs Windygo

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 functions as a digital anemometer, providing real-time wind speed and direction data. It integrates wind information with a compass and allows users to search for and save favorite locations. Advanced forecasting features are available for pro users.

Highlights
  • Real-time wind speed
  • Wind direction
  • Integrated compass
  • Multiple unit options
  • Save favorite locations
  • Wind speed forecast (Pro)
  • Weather conditions
Features
Currently charting
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Try the experience of a powerful but at the same time weave tool, a real Anemometer directly to your device. With an innovative design, inspired by the instruments of the aircraft, this app combines the concept of the wind with that of the compass resulting in ultimate speed and wind direction integrated in the compass. Wherever you are, Anemometer gives you the direction and the wind speed. Search new positions and will be automatically added to your favorites. [Features] - Real time wind speed in any place - Wind Direction - Compass - Choose from 5 units: knots, mph, km/h, m/s or beaufort - Search Cities - Save favorite places (without limitation) - Daily and hourly wind speed forecast (for Pro users) - Weather conditions - iCloud support - Intuitive Graphics - Ease of Use [Support] If you need help don’t hesitate to contact us at info@lionsapp.com, or visit our website www.lionsapp.com. If you like the app, don’t forget to give us a review on the App Store.

About

Windygo

This app provides detailed wind information and weather forecasts, crucial for outdoor activities like drone piloting and surfing. It offers a unique wind compass, customizable location settings, and Kp index readings. Users can choose between a free version with essential features or a Pro version for extended forecasts and unlimited saved locations.

Highlights
  • Wind compass pointing to wind direction
  • Kp Index for drone owners
  • Customizable location names
  • Home screen widgets
  • Multiple wind speed units (mph, km/h, mps, knots)
  • 10-day forecast (Pro version)
Features
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Windygo is a full-featured weather app built around the wind — essential for drone pilots, photographers, surfers, golfers, and everyone in between. Now on the Apple Watch! Key Features: • Wind Compass: The wind compass will always point in the direction of the wind, no matter which way you are facing. • Privacy: No account needed. Windygo does not track your data in any way. Your location is only used to fetch your local weather forecast. • Widgets: Get the weather right on your Home Screen. • Kp Index: Important metric for drone owners. • Wind at Altitudes: A weather card that shows the wind direction and speed at 70 ft (20 m), 160 ft (50 m), 330 ft (100 m) and 660 ft (200 m). • Unit Selection: Choose to display the wind speed in miles/hour (mph), kilometres/hour (km/h), meters/second (mps) or knots (kn). • Custom Location Names: Search for any location and rename it to your liking. Maybe you have a favorite beach, hunting spot or hiking trail! Windygo Free • Weather for current location • 24-hour forecast • 5-day forecast (hourly details available on first 2 days) • Current and forecasted Kp Index Windygo Pro Upgrade to Windygo Pro and get access to all the features, which include: • Remove ads • Widgets • The full 10-day forecast with hourly details available for each day • Unlimited saved locations • Wind at multiple altitudes • Custom location names Request More Features We appreciate your feedback! If you need a feature that isn’t currently available, we’ll definitely consider adding it to the app. You can submit feedback directly within the app. Reporting Bugs If you find a bug, please notify us so we can quickly get that fixed! You can submit bug reports directly within the app. Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Anemometer4 screens
Windygo4 screens

Verdict

The call

Anemometer and Windygo both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Windygo's written reviews are positive against 18% of Anemometer's. Windygo also leads on price (Free vs $2.99) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). Anemometer's advantage is chart position (#120 vs unranked). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Windygo is free to download; Anemometer costs $2.99 up front. Anemometer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Windygo sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Anemometer against 4.8 for Windygo. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Windygo has 307 ratings behind it against 43, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 18% of Anemometer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Windygo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Anemometer ships an update every 4 months, Windygo every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Anemometer versus Windygo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnemometerWindygo
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (43 ratings) — better4.8 (307 ratings)
Positive reviews17.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings43307 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#120 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLionsApp di Nallbati EltonAdam Fahlman

Customer experience

Anemometer

All ratings43 ratings
Positive97.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive17.5%
Neutral3.5%
Negative78.9%

Windygo

All ratings307 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral3.9%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Anemometer

One-time1
  • Anemometer Pro$2.99
5 purchases

Windygo

Subscriptions3
  • Windygo Wind Compass Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Windygo Wind Compass Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Windygo Wind Compass Annual7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time2
  • Windygo Lifetime 30% Off$24.99
  • Windygo Wind Compass Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Anemometer free?
Anemometer costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Windygo free?
Windygo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Anemometer or Windygo?
Anemometer is rated higher. Anemometer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while Windygo averages 4.8 from 307 ratings.
Do Anemometer or Windygo have ads?
Neither Anemometer nor Windygo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Anemometer or Windygo?
Anemometer ships an update every 4 months, and Windygo every 5 weeks. Most recently, Anemometer was updated on October 18, 2026 and Windygo on October 16, 2026.

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