# Wind Seeker vs Wind Compass

The clearest difference is price: Wind Compass at Free against Wind Seeker's $3.99. Wind Compass also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.5) and ratings volume (23K vs 8). Wind Seeker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On chart position, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Wind Compass is free to download; Wind Seeker costs $3.99 up front. Wind Compass sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.19 per month. Wind Seeker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Wind Compass holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wind Compass has 23K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Wind Seeker's written reviews are positive against 64% of Wind Compass's.

Wind Seeker ships an update every 8 months, Wind Compass every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wind Seeker | Wind Compass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-seeker/id366765248/reviews) | **[4.6 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-compass/id662297095/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **23K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.9% of reviews | **63.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #118 | **#98** |
| Size | 5 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [ozPDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/295147488) | [Maple Media Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289801633) |

## What reviewers say

### Wind Seeker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-seeker/id366765248)

**Currently charting:** #118 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

Visualize local wind and weather conditions with a flat view compass and an augmented reality 3D view. Explore global weather data through a searchable map interface, ideal for outdoor enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality 3D wind view, Flat view compass with wind vectors, Searchable map view of weather stations, Local and world weather data, Animated wind vectors and readings, Observation station list

**In-app purchases:** none


### Wind Compass

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

**Currently charting:** #98 Top Grossing · Weather, #130 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 (8)**

| 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 |
| Remove Ads | $24.99 | one-time |

**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 Wind Seeker free?

Wind Seeker costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Wind Compass free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Wind Seeker or Wind Compass?

Wind Compass is rated higher. Wind Seeker averages 2.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Wind Compass averages 4.6 from 23K ratings.

### Do Wind Seeker or Wind Compass have ads?

Wind Compass shows ads; Wind Seeker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Wind Seeker or Wind Compass?

Wind Seeker ships an update every 8 months, and Wind Compass every 2 months. Most recently, Wind Seeker was updated on September 24, 2026 and Wind Compass on September 27, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Wind Seeker or Wind Compass?

Wind Seeker currently peaks at #118 in the App Store charts, and Wind Compass at #98. 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.*