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Best Wind Speed And Direction Apps

198+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
16 free apps
Updated June 2026

With an average user rating of 4.1★, the wind speed and direction category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 198+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Top Picks for Wind Speed And Direction

Wind Compass#1

Wind Compass by Maple Media Apps, LLC

Wind Speed & Weather Forecasts
Editor's Choice
☀️ Weather
4.6😐(22K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Track and monitor wind and weather conditions with detailed forecasts. Get real-time wind speed, direction, temperature, and precipitation chances for any location. Customize your view with various backgrounds and overlays.

What We Love

  • 🤩 Accurate wind speed and direction
  • 🎯 Helpful for outdoor activities like hunting, fishing, and cycling
  • 🧭 Simple and easy-to-use interface
  • 💨 Provides real-time wind data

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent issues with loading data or getting no data
  • ⚠️ Inconsistent wind speed and direction readings compared to other sources
  • 🔒 Concerns about clipboard access and privacy
Windfinder: Wind & Weather map#2

Windfinder: Wind & Weather map by Windfinder.com

Tides, waves & storm forecast
Strong Contender
☀️ Weather
4.8😊(6.4K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#33in Weather
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Get detailed wind, wave, tide, and weather forecasts for over 160,000 locations worldwide. Access real-time measurements from thousands of weather stations and animated wind maps for a global overview. Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and professionals needing precise weather data.

What We Love

  • 👍 Accurate wind and weather forecasts
  • 🚀 Detailed and easy-to-use interface
  • 💡 Helpful for planning outdoor activities and sports
  • 👍 Reliable and consistent performance

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional inaccuracies in wind/weather predictions
  • 🔍 Limited information for some locations
  • 💰 Ads can be intrusive in free version
Windometer: Wind Speed Tracker#3

Windometer: Wind Speed Tracker by Ryan Ramchandar

Wind compass + Wind forecast
Worth Considering
☀️ Weather
4.4😊(200 ratings)
Free
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Quick reference
  • 👍 Accurate wind data
  • 👍 Simple and intuitive UI
  • 👍 Useful for various activities

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Compass not working after update
  • 🐛 Inaccurate wind data
  • 🐛 Doesn't update location automatically

More Wind Speed And Direction apps to explore

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Windy.app — Wind, Tides, Radar
Windy.app — Wind, Tides, Radar
Windy.app — Wind, Tides, Radar
Hurricanes, marine weather
Free

This app provides detailed wind, wave, and weather forecasts for various outdoor activities. It offers historical data, real-time alerts, and a community feature for sharing conditions. Ideal for surfers, sailors, and other wind sports enthusiasts.

Wind report, forecast, and statisticsWind alert and storm warningsWeather history (2012-2024)
☀️ Weather
(72K)
freemium
5
Wind Speed Forecast App
Wind Speed Forecast App
Wind Speed Forecast App
NOAA Wind & Weather Forecast
Free

Get detailed wind, wave, and weather forecasts for any location. Access NOAA data, wind station information, and weather overlays. A premium subscription unlocks hourly forecasts, high-resolution satellite imagery, and extended forecast models.

7-Day NOAA Weather ForecastPoint & Zone Forecasts40,000+ Wind Stations
☀️ Weather
(4.1K)
free with in-app purchases
6
WindHub: Sailing Weather
WindHub: Sailing Weather
WindHub: Sailing Weather
Marine weather and tide chart
Free

This app provides mariners with essential marine weather and tide information. It features detailed maps for planning, accurate forecasts including wind, waves, and tides, and real-time data from numerous weather stations. It also offers marina contact details and nautical charts for the US.

Marine weather forecastsTide and current dataWind and gust predictions
☀️ Weather
(246)
free with in-app purchases
7
Windy.com
Windy.com
Windy.com
NOAA Radar, Hurricanes, Alerts
Free

This app offers advanced weather forecasting with over 50 detailed maps and 15 weather models, including live radar, satellite imagery, and hurricane tracking. It provides customizable alerts for storms, wind, and snow, making it ideal for outdoor activities and aviation.

Live weather radar & satelliteOver 50 weather maps15+ weather models
☀️ Weather
(77K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Measure your wind speed
Measure your wind speed
Measure your wind speed
Anemometer - wind & gust meter
Free

This application estimates wind speed using your device's sensors, requiring no internet or location data. It provides automatic updates for average wind speed and gusts, and includes a companion Watch app with complications. It is 100% ad-free and unaffected by nearby obstacles.

Estimates wind speed with device sensorsNo internet or location requiredAutomatic average wind speed updates
☀️ Weather
(110)
free
9
PredictWind — Marine Forecasts
PredictWind — Marine Forecasts
PredictWind — Marine Forecasts
#1 in Marine Weather Forecasts
Free

Get accurate marine weather forecasts and powerful tools for wind, waves, and currents. Plan your trips with routing and departure planning features, and stay informed with live observations and alerts. Ideal for all marine activities.

Accurate marine weather forecastsWind, wave, and current dataWeather routing and departure planning
☀️ Weather
(32K)
free with in-app purchases
10
Winds App
Winds App
Winds App
The wind everywhere
Free

Displays current outdoor wind speed and direction for various locations using nearby weather station data. Features include a Beaufort scale, dynamic background colors, and the ability to add locations by coordinates or name.

Beaufort scale, wind speed, and directionDynamic background and windmill visualsAdd locations by latitude/longitude or name
☀️ Weather
(7)
free
11
WindAlert: Wind & Weather Map
WindAlert: Wind & Weather Map
WindAlert: Wind & Weather Map
Weather Alerts & Wind Speed
Free

Access hyper-local weather observations and advanced forecasts powered by a vast network of proprietary weather stations. Get real-time wind speed, direction, and detailed weather parameters for various activities. Receive customized alerts and visualize weather patterns on interactive maps.

Real-time wind speed and directionProprietary Tempest Weather SystemsAI-enhanced Nearcast forecasting
☀️ Weather
(4.5K)
free with in-app purchases
12
Wind Compass: Predict Speed
Wind Compass: Predict Speed
Wind Compass: Predict Speed
Direction, forecast & gusts
Free

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.

Live wind speed and directionDetailed 24-hour and 6-day forecastsGlobal location search
☀️ Weather
(1)
freemium
13
Wind Speed Meter & Anemometer
Wind Speed Meter & Anemometer
Wind Speed Meter & Anemometer
Air velocity direction measure
Free

This application provides real-time wind speed and direction data for any location globally. It offers a simple, quick, and effective way to check current wind conditions without needing to go outside.

Global wind speed measurementReal-time wind directionSimple and quick interface
☀️ Weather
(14)
free
14
Anemometer: Wind speed
Anemometer: Wind speed
Anemometer: Wind speed
Weather, Forecast, Sea, Waves
$2.99

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.

Real-time wind speedWind directionIntegrated compass
☀️ Weather
(40)
free with in-app purchases
15
Wind Lite
Wind Lite
Wind Lite
How strong the wind blows
Free

Get real-time local wind speed and direction data from nearby weather stations. Perfect for outdoor activities like sailing, windsurfing, or biking, it displays wind information in various units and on a live compass. The app automatically updates your location and wind data, and allows sharing current conditions.

Real-time local wind speed and directionLive compass for wind directionMultiple wind speed units (beaufort, mph, km/h, m/s, knots)
☀️ Weather
(13)
freemium
16
Windsock: Wind and Weather
Windsock: Wind and Weather
Windsock: Wind and Weather
Wind speed and direction
$2.99

This app displays real-time wind direction and speed integrated into a compass interface. It allows users to search for and save favorite locations, offering wind data in various units of measurement.

Wind direction and speedIntegrated compassReal wind effects
☀️ Weather
(11)
paid
17
Anemometer for phone
Anemometer for phone
Anemometer for phone
Windmeter, measures wind speed
$0.99

Measure wind speed directly with your iPhone without extra appliances. Discover the windiest locations nearby and share your wind measurements with friends. Join a global network of users measuring wind.

Measure wind speedShare wind measurementsFind windiest locations
☀️ Weather
(50)
free
18
Anemometer: Wind Speed Tracker
Anemometer: Wind Speed Tracker
Anemometer: Wind Speed Tracker
Gust Forecast for Drone & Sail
Free
$1.99 | 100% OFF

This app provides real-time wind speed and direction data, along with 24-hour forecasts. It offers intelligent activity modes for drone pilots, sailors, and surfers, with tailored safety indicators and multiple unit support.

Live wind speed and direction tracking24-hour hourly wind forecastsActivity modes for drones, sailing, and surfing
☀️ Weather
(1)
freemium
19
Windfinder Pro: Wind & Weather
Windfinder Pro: Wind & Weather
Windfinder Pro: Wind & Weather
Tides, waves & storm forecast
$12.99

Get detailed wind, wave, tide, and weather forecasts for over 160,000 locations worldwide. Real-time measurements from thousands of weather stations and animated wind maps help you plan your outdoor activities.

Detailed wind and weather forecastsReal-time wind and weather measurementsTide forecasts
☀️ Weather
(2.2K)
freemium
20
Wind Speed Converter
Wind Speed Converter
Wind Speed Converter
by rapidrabbit
Free

Easily convert wind speeds between common units like knots, km/h, and mph. It also includes conversions to the Beaufort scale, making it a handy tool for weather enthusiasts and professionals.

Converts between common wind speed unitsIncludes Beaufort scale conversionSupports knots, km/h, mph, m/s
🔧 Utilities
(84)
free