Wind

Name: Wind
Rating: 3.3448277 (908 reviews)
Author: SpeedyMarks

By: SpeedyMarks App

The current local wind speed and direction

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

251,949 ▲ 33

Data as of 2026-08-13

Rating:

3.34

(908)

Version:

1.6.5

Last updated: 2025-04-19

Ranking

#140,611 ▼ 531

Overall

Features & Capabilities

The Wind Chrome extension provides real-time local outdoor wind speed and direction, ideal for outdoor activities like sailing, windsurfing, biking, and drone flying. It displays wind speed in various units such as beaufort, mph, km/h, m/s, and knots through a nearby weather station based on your current location.

Key features include a dynamic background color that reflects wind speed, a live compass showing wind direction, automatic hourly wind updates, and automatic location updates when you move beyond 5 miles or 10 km. Users can also toggle the arrow direction to indicate 'from wind' or 'to wind,' and share wind data with friends. This ad-supported freeware extension is optimized for outdoor enthusiasts seeking accurate and accessible wind information.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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Version:

1.6.5 Last updated: 2025-04-19

Version code:

Creation date:

2012-06-05

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Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE Safe

Size:

5.87MB

Email:

pi*****@googlemail.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

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Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-13

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 140,611 ▼ 531

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Developed by:

SpeedyMarks

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.speedymarks.android.windfree

Email:

pi*****@googlemail.com

Website:

http://start.speedymarks.com

User Reviews

Wind receives mixed feedback. Many users find it useful and easy to use, with positive sentiment and usefulness for activities like kite flying. However, recurring problems include location/GPS failures, inaccurate wind data/forecasts, intrusive ads (and ad-free issues), and occasional reliability problems where the app doesn’t function. Overall, some users are satisfied, but GPS accuracy, wind data reliability, and ads are the main barriers to consistent use.

Pros

Overall positive sentiment from multiple users (good/very good/like this app).
Useful wind data for outdoor activities such as kite flying.
Simple interface with wind information that some users find accurate.

Cons

Location/GPS issues: app cannot locate the user or shows the wrong city/coordinates.
Wind data accuracy issues: wind speed and direction, or forecasts, are reported as unreliable.
Intrusive ads and ad-related problems: popups, ad annoyance, and ad-free purchases not working as expected.
Reliability problems: the app sometimes doesn't work or crashes/halts.