Comparison

Anemometer vs Atmosphere WRF

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

Atmosphere WRF

Access detailed weather maps for Europe with high-resolution models. Visualize precipitation, snow, wind, temperature, and more for upcoming days. Ideal for weather enthusiasts and general users seeking forecast insights.

Highlights
  • High-resolution WRF-ARW ECM weather models
  • Detailed precipitation and snow forecasts
  • Wind, temperature, and pressure data
  • Cloud cover and humidity information
  • Interactive pinch-to-zoom maps
  • Map animation and legend
  • Map sharing and saving options
Features
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With Atmosphere WRF you have under control, with a simple touch, weather maps of models WRF-ARW ECM with resolution at 2,5km, 3km and 7km developed by the LaMMA consortium for Italy and most part of Europe and with zoom on Northern Italy. The number of available parameters allow the weather expert and meteorology enthusiast to check the details of the evolution of the weather for the next few days but also the common user, with a simple look at the maps, to understand, for example, how much it will rain or how much snow will fall in the coming days. Available parameters: - Cumulative precipitation in the previous hour - Cumulative precipitation in the previous 3 hours - Cumulative precipitation in the previous 6 hours - Cumulative precipitation in the previoud 12 hours - Cumulative precipitation in the previous 24 hours - Snow accumulated in the previous 6 hours - Snow accumulated in the previous 24 hours - Clouds Cover - Wind at 10 meters - Wind gust - Pressure at sea level - Temperature at 2 meters - Temperature and geopotential at 950 hPa - Temperature and geopotential at 925 hPa - Temperature and geopotential at 850 hPa - Temperature and geopotential at 500 hPa - Relative humidity at 2 meters - Relative humidity at 950 hPa - Relative humidity at 925 hPa - Relative humidity at 850 hPa - Relative humidity at 700 hPa - Relative humidity at 500 hPa - Altitude of the freezing level - Temperature potential equivalent to 850 hPa - Total Totals Index and Sweat - K Index - Lifted Index - Delta Theta-e - CAPE - CIN - Precipitable water Available areas for the models with 7Km Resolution: - Most part of Europe - Zoom on Italy Available areas for the models with 2.5 and 3km Resolution: - Italy - Zoom on Northern Italy Plus: - Ability to pinch-to-zoom on maps to display the forecasts details - Convenient animation to control the progress of the maps in time - Legend of the scales used in the maps - Ability to choose the maps displayed on launch - Share maps on Facebook, Twitter or by email, save maps to the Camera Roll. The forecast are updated twice a day.

Screenshots

Anemometer4 screens
Atmosphere WRF4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Atmosphere WRF at none against Anemometer's 1. Atmosphere WRF also leads on review sentiment (43% vs 18%) and price ($1.99 vs $2.99). Anemometer's advantage is chart position (#121 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads 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 Atmosphere WRF $1.99 up front. Anemometer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Atmosphere WRF asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Anemometer ships an update every 4 months, Atmosphere WRF every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Anemometer versus Atmosphere WRF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnemometerAtmosphere WRF
Price$2.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.9 (47 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews17.5% of reviews42.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings47 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#121 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLionsApp di Nallbati EltonDaniele Fruzzetti

Customer experience

Anemometer

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

Atmosphere WRF

Written reviews7 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral28.6%
Negative28.6%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Anemometer

One-time1
  • Anemometer Pro$2.99
None

Atmosphere WRF

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Anemometer free?
Anemometer costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Atmosphere WRF free?
Atmosphere WRF costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Anemometer or Atmosphere WRF have ads?
Neither Anemometer nor Atmosphere WRF shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Anemometer or Atmosphere WRF?
Anemometer ships an update every 4 months, and Atmosphere WRF every 5 months. Most recently, Anemometer was updated on October 26, 2026 and Atmosphere WRF on October 26, 2026.

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