# Windsock vs Undercast Weather Aether

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Undercast Weather Aether at none against Windsock's 1. Undercast Weather Aether also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks) and device support (4 vs 2). Windsock's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $9.99). On ads and chart position there is nothing between them.

Windsock costs $2.99 and Undercast Weather Aether $9.99 up front. Windsock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Undercast Weather Aether asks for nothing beyond the download.

Windsock ships an update every 2 weeks, Undercast Weather Aether weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Windsock | Undercast Weather Aether |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $9.99 |
| Rating | **[4.1 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windsock-wind-and-weather/id1498504358/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **13** | — |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | **#49** | #58 |
| Size | 12 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LionsApp di Nallbati Elton](https://appshunter.io/developer/432915499) | [Nope Dragon LC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870645889) |

## What reviewers say

### Windsock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windsock-wind-and-weather/id1498504358)

**Currently charting:** #49 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Wind direction and speed, Integrated compass, Real wind effects, Search and save favorite locations, Multiple units of measurement, Intuitive graphics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Windsock Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


### Undercast Weather Aether

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/undercast-weather-aether/id6760869971)

**Currently charting:** #58 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Windsock free?

Windsock costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Undercast Weather Aether free?

Undercast Weather Aether costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Windsock or Undercast Weather Aether have ads?

Neither Windsock nor Undercast Weather Aether shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Windsock or Undercast Weather Aether?

Windsock ships an update every 2 weeks, and Undercast Weather Aether weekly. Most recently, Windsock was updated on November 7, 2026 and Undercast Weather Aether on November 9, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Windsock or Undercast Weather Aether?

Windsock currently peaks at #49 in the App Store charts, and Undercast Weather Aether at #58. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
