# AnemoTracker vs Wind Reader

The clearest difference is rating: Wind Reader at 4.0 against AnemoTracker's 1.6. Wind Reader also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). AnemoTracker's advantage is review sentiment (18% vs 0%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Wind Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 5 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 18% of AnemoTracker's written reviews are positive against 0% of Wind Reader's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

AnemoTracker ships an update every 3 weeks, Wind Reader weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and June 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AnemoTracker | Wind Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.6 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anemotracker/id928168290/reviews) | **[4.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-reader/id6469385660/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **17.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 79 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Calypso Instruments](https://appshunter.io/developer/928168289) | [James Eagleman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1464839727) |

## What reviewers say

### AnemoTracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anemotracker/id928168290)

This app connects to a Bluetooth anemometer to display true and apparent wind data on your smartphone. It allows users to save their sailing or wind sports tracks with integrated wind measurements. Continued GPS use may impact battery life.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth anemometer connection, True Wind display, Apparent Wind display, Track saving with wind data, GPS integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Wind Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-reader/id6469385660)

This application calculates real-time wind speed for long-range shooting using the Eagleman Technique. It leverages your phone's inclination sensor to convert mirage and rain angles into accurate wind speed measurements, a method patented in the US.

**Highlights:** Real-time wind speed calculation, Eagleman Technique implementation, Uses phone inclination sensor, Converts mirage and rain angles, Patented wind reading method

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AnemoTracker free?

AnemoTracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Wind Reader free?

Wind Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, AnemoTracker or Wind Reader?

Wind Reader is rated higher. AnemoTracker averages 1.6 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Wind Reader averages 4.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do AnemoTracker or Wind Reader have ads?

Neither AnemoTracker nor Wind Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AnemoTracker or Wind Reader?

AnemoTracker ships an update every 3 weeks, and Wind Reader weekly. Most recently, AnemoTracker was updated on September 19, 2026 and Wind Reader on June 26, 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.*