# Haugastøl Wind Meter vs Wind Compass

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Haugastøl Wind Meter at 100% against Wind Compass's 64%. Haugastøl Wind Meter also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). Wind Compass's advantage is ratings volume (23K vs 7) and chart position (#120 vs unranked). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wind Compass sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.19 per month. Haugastøl Wind Meter asks for nothing beyond the download.

Haugastøl Wind Meter holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wind Compass has 23K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Haugastøl Wind Meter's written reviews are positive against 64% of Wind Compass's.

Haugastøl Wind Meter ships an update every 3 weeks, Wind Compass every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on July 26, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Haugastøl Wind Meter | Wind Compass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/haugastl-wind-meter/id435369720/reviews)** | [4.6 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-compass/id662297095/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **23K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 63.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#120** |
| Size | 20 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Ragnar Henriksen](https://appshunter.io/developer/343403258) | [Maple Media Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289801633) |

## What reviewers say

### Haugastøl Wind Meter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/haugastl-wind-meter/id435369720)

This app provides real-time wind speed data for popular snow kiting locations on the Hardangervidda mountain plateau. It also offers access to webcams and road status information for a better outdoor experience.

**Highlights:** Wind speed meter for multiple locations, Webcam access, Road status updates, Lock screen widgets, Control widgets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


### Wind Compass

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

**Currently charting:** #120 Top Grossing · Weather, #133 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 Haugastøl Wind Meter free?

Haugastøl Wind Meter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Wind Compass free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Haugastøl Wind Meter or Wind Compass?

Haugastøl Wind Meter is rated higher. Haugastøl Wind Meter averages 4.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Wind Compass averages 4.6 from 23K ratings.

### Do Haugastøl Wind Meter or Wind Compass have ads?

Wind Compass shows ads; Haugastøl Wind Meter does not.

### Which is updated more often, Haugastøl Wind Meter or Wind Compass?

Haugastøl Wind Meter ships an update every 3 weeks, and Wind Compass every 2 months. Most recently, Haugastøl Wind Meter was updated on July 26, 2026 and Wind Compass on September 24, 2026.

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