Wind

The current local wind speed and direction

Wind - Current Local Wind Speed & Direction App

"Wind" is an Android application that displays current local wind speed and direction based on your location, ideal for activities such as sailing, windsurfing, and biking. It features variable wind speed units, a live compass, automatic updates, and customizable wind direction display. With an engaging interface that changes background colors with wind speed, users can easily share data with friends. This ad-supported freeware is a must-have tool for outdoor enthusiasts.
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App stats

Version: 1.6.4 (Last updated: 2023-03-28)
Creation date: 2012-06-05
Permissions
Location: approximate location (network-based), precise location (GPS and network-based)
Other:
  • view network connections
  • full network access
  • prevent device from sleeping

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App summary

Do you want to go sailing, windsurfing, biking, kting, drone flying or just out of the door? This application shows the current local outdoor wind speed (in beaufort, mph, km/h, m/s and knots) and direction, measured by a nearby weather station for which it uses your current location.

Features:
- the background color changes with the wind speed
- the direction of the wind is shown on a live compass
- change between different wind speed units (beaufort, mph, km/h, m/s, knots)
- The wind is automatically updated every hour
- The location is automatically updated when you move more than 5 miles/10km
- share the wind data with your friends
- New: change arrow poining direction to either from wind or to wind (weather vane)


Ad supported freeware

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Helpful for kite flying
  • Generally accurate information
  • Simple and straightforward
Cons
  • Location services are inaccurate
  • Ads are intrusive
  • The app doesn't function properly for some users
Most mentioned
  • Location issues
  • Inaccurate forecasts
  • Ads and additional unwanted features
User reviews
Playstote please ban this app totally fraud app
by Gyana Ranjan, 2023-05-11

Good
by Ashoksinh Jadeja, 2022-06-13

Just downloaded and first time used
by Gregory Sund, 2021-10-17
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