Windsock vs WindRose
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Windsock
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 speed
- Integrated compass
- Real wind effects
- Search and save favorite locations
- Multiple units of measurement
- Intuitive graphics
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The first Windsock with real effects. With an innovative design, inspired by the real one, this App blends the concept of the Windsock with that of the compass, resulting in the direction and speed of the wind integrated in the compass. Wherever you are, Windsock gives you the direction and speed of the wind. Search for new locations and they will automatically be added to your favorites. Make sure you have activated the location services on your device, at this point the App will detect your geographical position. The data is provided by weatherstack.com [Features] - Wind direction - Wind speed - Compass - Wind effect - Choice of 5 units of measurement: knots, mph, km/h, m/s or beaufort - Search City (without limits) - Save favorite places (without limits) - Reliability in its use (data from weatherstack.com) - Intuitive graphics - Ease of use [Support] If you need help, do not hesitate to contact us at info@lionsapp.com, or visit our official website www.lionsapp.com If you like the App, don't forget to give us a comment on the App Store.
WindRose
Monitor wind intensity and duration for the next 12 hours. Understand land wind patterns to infer sea conditions. Essential for planning outdoor activities and maritime endeavors.
- Wind intensity tracking
- Wind duration forecast
- 12-hour wind evolution
- Sea condition inference
- Land wind analysis
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WindRose allows you to check the evolution of wind intensity and duration over the last or next 12 hours. If you are someone who needs to know the state of the sea at a given moment, by understanding how the land wind has behaved, you can infer the sea conditions you will encounter.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: WindRose at 100% against Windsock's 25%. WindRose also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
WindRose is free to download; Windsock costs $1.99 up front. Windsock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. WindRose asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Windsock | WindRose |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.1 (13 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LionsApp di Nallbati Elton | Oliver Toro |
Customer experience
Windsock
WindRose
In-app purchases
Windsock
- Windsock Pro$2.99
WindRose
No in-app purchases
