# Snowtam Lite vs Wind Compass

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Snowtam Lite | Wind Compass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snowtam-lite/id322811729/reviews) | **[4.6 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-compass/id662297095/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **23K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **63.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | #167 | **#94** |
| Size | 1 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Brendan Wholihan](https://appshunter.io/developer/322811732) | [Maple Media Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289801633) |

## What reviewers say

### Snowtam Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snowtam-lite/id322811729)

**Currently charting:** #167 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Decode 8-digit MOTNE codes, Runway condition information, Intuitive spin dial interface, Prevents invalid code entry, Help page with code breakdown

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Wind Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-compass/id662297095)

**Currently charting:** #94 Top Grossing · Weather, #124 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wind Compass Pro MP Monthly | $3.19 | per month |
| Windcompass Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Wind Compass MP 20 | $10.49 | per year |
| Wind Compass MP 40 | $11.99 | per year |
| Windcompass Pro Annual | $12.99 | per year |
| Wind Compass MP 60 | $12.99 | per year |
| Wind Compass Premium | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Accurate wind speed and direction
- 🎯 Helpful for outdoor activities like hunting, fishing, and cycling
- 🧭 Simple and easy-to-use interface
- 💨 Provides real-time wind data
- 🌄 Includes sunrise/sunset times

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent issues with loading data or getting no data
- ⚠️ Inconsistent wind speed and direction readings compared to other sources
- 🔒 Concerns about clipboard access and privacy
- 💰 Subscription model limits free features

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes
- Compass feature not working properly
- Delayed or inaccurate wind data updates

**Requested features**

- Option to select location instead of using current location
- Barometric pressure display
- Apple Watch support
- Historical wind data and trends


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Snowtam Lite free?

Snowtam Lite costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Wind Compass free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Snowtam Lite or Wind Compass?

Wind Compass is rated higher. Snowtam Lite averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Wind Compass averages 4.6 from 23K ratings.

### Do Snowtam Lite or Wind Compass have ads?

Wind Compass shows ads; Snowtam Lite does not.

### Which is updated more often, Snowtam Lite or Wind Compass?

Snowtam Lite ships an update every 21 months, and Wind Compass every 2 months. Most recently, Snowtam Lite was updated on October 31, 2026 and Wind Compass on November 3, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Snowtam Lite or Wind Compass?

Snowtam Lite currently peaks at #167 in the App Store charts, and Wind Compass at #94. 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.*