# Windcast vs Windometer

The clearest difference is rating: Windcast at 5.0 against Windometer's 4.4. Windcast also leads on monetization model (free vs paid) and review sentiment (100% vs 81%). Windometer's advantage is ratings volume (249 vs 3) and device support. On price 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.

Windcast holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Windometer has 249 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Windcast's written reviews are positive against 81% of Windometer's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Windcast | Windometer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windcast/id971971491/reviews)** | [4.4 (249 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windometer-wind-speed-tracker/id1608854716/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **249** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 80.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | — | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 10 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.2** | 15.6 |
| Devices | — | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Mozealous](https://appshunter.io/developer/971971490) | [Ryan Ramchandar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1067740364) |

## What reviewers say

### Windcast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windcast/id971971491)

This app offers highly accurate 24-hour wind forecasts and current wind direction for your location. Its map view helps you find optimal sailing conditions by displaying wind patterns in your area. Designed by sailors for sailors, it's exclusively available on iOS.

**Highlights:** 24-hour wind forecasts, Current wind direction, Map view of wind conditions, Sailing condition finder, Designed by sailors

**In-app purchases:** none


### Windometer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windometer-wind-speed-tracker/id1608854716)

This app provides real-time wind direction and speed data, along with hourly and daily forecasts. It features a wind compass and allows users to search for wind information in any city worldwide. Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and professionals who need accurate wind data.

**Highlights:** Real-time wind compass, Average and gust speeds, Hourly and daily forecasts, Search global locations, Save favorite locations

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick reference
- 👍 Accurate wind data
- 👍 Simple and intuitive UI
- 👍 Useful for various activities
- 👍 Helpful for planning outdoor activities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compass not working after update
- 🐛 Inaccurate wind data
- 🐛 Doesn't update location automatically
- 🐛 Crashes or stops working

**Reported bugs**

- Compass not working
- Inaccurate wind data
- Crashes or stops working

**Requested features**

- Add wind history and trends
- Implement widget support
- Allow setting remote locations
- Improve accuracy of wind data


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Windcast free?

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

### Is Windometer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Windcast or Windometer?

Windcast is rated higher. Windcast averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Windometer averages 4.4 from 249 ratings.

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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.*