# Anemometer vs Wind Compass

The clearest difference is price: Wind Compass at Free against Anemometer's $2.99. Wind Compass also leads on iOS requirement (17 vs 26.0). Anemometer's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (47 vs 5). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Wind Compass is free to download; Anemometer costs $2.99 up front. Anemometer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Wind Compass sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Anemometer holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Anemometer has 47 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Anemometer | Wind Compass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anemometer-wind-speed/id912237070/reviews)** | [4.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-compass-direction-finder/id6759712687/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **47** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 17.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#115** | — |
| Size | 9 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LionsApp di Nallbati Elton](https://appshunter.io/developer/432915499) | [Daniel Nohr](https://appshunter.io/developer/646925685) |

## What reviewers say

### Anemometer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anemometer-wind-speed/id912237070)

**Currently charting:** #115 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Anemometer Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


### Wind Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-compass-direction-finder/id6759712687)

Track live wind conditions and forecasts with a clear compass interface. Get detailed 24-hour and 6-day outlooks, global location data, and customizable units. Receive real-time wind alerts for specific conditions.

**Highlights:** Live wind speed and direction, Detailed 24-hour and 6-day forecasts, Global location search, Customizable wind alerts (Premium), Multiple unit options (m/s, km/h, mph, knots), Dark Mode support

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Plan | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Anemometer free?

Anemometer costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Wind Compass free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Anemometer or Wind Compass?

Anemometer is rated higher. Anemometer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while Wind Compass averages 4.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Anemometer or Wind Compass have ads?

Neither Anemometer nor Wind Compass shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Anemometer or Wind Compass?

Anemometer ships an update every 4 months, and Wind Compass every 4 months. Most recently, Anemometer was updated on October 29, 2026 and Wind Compass on October 25, 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.*