# Windsock vs Wind Radar Map

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Wind Radar Map at 83% against Windsock's 0%. Wind Radar Map also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (monthly vs every 14 months). Windsock's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Windsock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Wind Radar Map sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Windsock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wind Radar Map has 117 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of Windsock's written reviews are positive against 83% of Wind Radar Map's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Windsock ships an update every 14 months, Wind Radar Map monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Windsock | Wind Radar Map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windsock/id1499984021/reviews)** | [4.6 (117 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-radar-map-anemometer/id1524430567/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **117** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **82.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 18 MB | 161 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Richard Warrender](https://appshunter.io/developer/1178326756) | [Stolanapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833017712) |

## What reviewers say

### Windsock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windsock/id1499984021)

This advanced weather application provides comprehensive flight condition reports for drone pilots. It uses satellite, radar, and local data to offer detailed forecasts up to 10 days in advance, helping users find optimal flying windows.

**Highlights:** 17 forecast metrics, Hourly high-resolution forecasts, Audible condition reports, Daylight remaining indicator, Flight requirement rules, Printable wind graphs

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weather Data (1 Month) | $9.99 | per month |
| Weather Data (1 Year) | $101.99 | per year |


### Wind Radar Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-radar-map-anemometer/id1524430567)

Visualize real-time wind speed, gust speed, and direction on an interactive radar map. Get accurate anemometer readings, marine data, and smart alerts for outdoor activities and navigation.

**Highlights:** Live wind radar map, Accurate anemometer and wind meter, Gust speed tracking, Dynamic wind compass, 7-day wind forecast, Custom wind and storm alerts, Marine data and tide information

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No more ads | $1.99 | per month |
| Anemometer Premium | $2.19 | per 7 days |
| Anemometer Premium | $2.29 | per 7 days |
| Anemometer Premium | $4.29 | per month |
| Anemometer Premium | $4.49 | per month |
| Anemometer Premium Discount | $4.99 | per year |
| Anemometer Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Anemometer Premium | $10.90 | per year |
| Anemometer Premium | $11.90 | per year |
| Anemometer Premium | $21.49 | per year |
| Anemometer Premium | $22.49 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Windsock free?

Windsock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Wind Radar Map free?

Wind Radar Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Windsock or Wind Radar Map?

Windsock is rated higher. Windsock averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Wind Radar Map averages 4.6 from 117 ratings.

### Do Windsock or Wind Radar Map have ads?

Wind Radar Map shows ads; Windsock does not.

### Which is updated more often, Windsock or Wind Radar Map?

Windsock ships an update every 14 months, and Wind Radar Map monthly. Most recently, Windsock was updated on September 23, 2026 and Wind Radar Map on September 21, 2026.

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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.*