Snowtam Lite vs Wind Compass
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Snowtam Lite
This tool helps pilots quickly decode 8-digit MOTNE codes for runway condition information. Its intuitive interface prevents invalid code entry, and a help page offers a full code breakdown. The full version includes additional features for pilots.
- Decode 8-digit MOTNE codes
- Runway condition information
- Intuitive spin dial interface
- Prevents invalid code entry
- Help page with code breakdown
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Snowtam Lite is a quick and intuitive tool for pilots to decoding 8 digit MOTNE codes, which provide information about runway condition. The spin dial interface ensures that invalid codes cannot be entered. The application also provides a complete breakdown of the codes in the help page. The full version of Snowtam provides several additional features, including decoding of Snowtam report, cold temperature corrections and an in-built database of +12,000 airport ICAO codes.
Wind Compass
Track and monitor wind and weather conditions with detailed forecasts. Get real-time wind speed, direction, temperature, and precipitation chances for any location. Customize your view with various backgrounds and overlays.
- Real-time wind speed and direction
- Hourly and daily weather forecasts
- Sunrise and sunset times
- Temperature and 'feels like' readings
- Customizable backgrounds and overlays
- Wind speed units selection
- North direction indicator
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Introducing Wind Compass, the go-to app for tracking and monitoring wind & weather conditions. With Wind Compass, you can easily get the latest and most accurate weather updates for any location. Whether you’re planning an outdoor activity, checking the weather during a road trip, or simply curious about the conditions outside, Wind Compass is the perfect app to help you stay informed. So why wait? Download Wind Compass today and start getting the weather information you need, right at your fingertips. Wind Compass can answer important weather-related questions: - See what the current wind speed and direction is for your location or destination - View sunrise & sunset times so you can catch first light or the perfect sunset - Learn what the temperature feels like so you can plan for your day - Get the hourly & daily forecast to better plan for outings & travel Key Wind Condition Features - Get Wind Speed readings in Miles/hour, Kilometers/hour, Knots, Beaufort Wind Force, or Meters Per Second - Select Compass Magnetic Declination from True North or Magnetic North - Choose Temperature measurement from Fahrenheit or Celsius - Select the Arrow direction of the Wind Indicator from Blowing To or Coming From Top Weather Forecast Features - View the Current Temperature and check Estimated Highs and Lows - See Sunrise/Sunset times, plus the "First Light" and "Last light" times for the day (Also known as Nautical Twilight Start and End) - 24-Hour & 7-Day Forecast showing Time, Estimated Temperature, Estimated Wind Speed and Direction, and % Chance of Precipitation Custom Backgrounds - Choose from standard colored backgrounds - Add a map showing your current location - Select an overlay displaying your rear camera view - Pick a color gradient that automatically adjusts from warm to cool based on the temperature of where you are Wind Compass Pro Features - Save Multiple Locations - Daily Weather Forecasts - Remove Ads With Wind Compass, you can easily stay up-to-date on the weather conditions around you. As an added bonus, Wind Compass shows you which direction is North so if you are indoors or turned around, you can reorient yourself, as well as check the current wind direction. Thanks for using Wind Compass! Have questions or feedback? Email us at contact@maplemedia.io for fast & friendly support. Credits Weather Data Powered by Apple WeatherKit (https://weatherkit.apple.com/legal-attribution.html) Apple Weather and WeatherKit are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions. Subscription Terms: https://maplemedia.io/terms-of-service/ Privacy Policy: https://maplemedia.io/privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Wind Compass at 64% against Snowtam Lite's 0%. Wind Compass also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (4.6 vs 1.0). Snowtam Lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On chart position 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
Wind Compass is free to download; Snowtam Lite costs $0.99 up front. Wind Compass sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.19 per month. Snowtam Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.
Wind Compass holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wind Compass has 23K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Snowtam Lite's written reviews are positive against 64% of Wind Compass's.
Snowtam Lite ships an update every 21 months, Wind Compass every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Snowtam Lite | Wind Compass |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 1.0 (2 ratings) | 4.6 (23K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 63.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 23K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Best chart rank | #167 | #94 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 121 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Brendan Wholihan | Maple Media Apps, LLC |
Customer experience
Snowtam Lite
Wind Compass
Bugs and requests
Snowtam Lite
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Wind Compass
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes or freezes
- Compass feature not working properly
- Delayed or inaccurate wind data updates
Requested features
4 requests- Option to select location instead of using current location
- Barometric pressure display
- Apple Watch support
- Historical wind data and trends
In-app purchases
Snowtam Lite
No in-app purchases
Wind Compass
- Wind Compass Pro MP Monthly$3.191 Month
- Windcompass Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
- Wind Compass MP 20$10.491 Year
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- Wind Compass MP 40$11.991 Year
- Windcompass Pro Annual$12.991 Year
- Wind Compass MP 601 Month trial$12.991 Year
- Wind Compass Premium$19.991 Year
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