# Palm Wind

> Measure wind speed by matching a virtual palm tree to the real sway of nature.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.kingandy.palmwind](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.kingandy.palmwind)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.kingandy.palmwind`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Kingandy
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 1
- **Version:** 1.02
- **Last updated:** 2026-02-03
- **First published:** 2026-02-03
- **Publisher country:** CA
- **Size:** 16 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-08
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kingandy.palmwind)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/view/kingandyapps/palm-wind](https://sites.google.com/view/kingandyapps/palm-wind)

## Description

Palm🌴Wind is a unique AR tool that lets you estimate wind speed using visual clues offline. Simply point your camera at a palm tree and adjust the virtual overlay until it matches the real-time movement of the leaves.<br><br>How it works:<br><br>1.Align: Frame a real palm tree in your camera view. Use pinch and drag to fit the frame.<br>2.Sync: Adjust the intensity slider until the animation matches the tree&#39;s sway.<br>3.Measure: Get an instant wind speed reading based on the movement.<br><br>Features:<br><br>•AR Overlay: Real-time visual matching.<br>•Refine View: Transparency controls and Mirror mode for wind direction.<br>•Customizable: Tap the speed to change units (km/h, mph, knots, m/s).<br>•Easy Reset: Double-tap to reset your view instantly.<br><br>Perfect for kite-surfing, windsurfing, surfers, sailors, and wind sport lovers. <br><br>Stranded on a deserted island without internet? No problem, Palm Wind has you covered.

## Rankings

- #3,083,392 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.kingandy.palmwind.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.kingandy.palmwind)