Comparison

Golfweather.com vs Wind Compass

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Golfweather.com

Get hyper-local 7-day weather forecasts for over 40,000 golf courses worldwide. This app uses precise GPS data for each course to provide accurate predictions, helping you plan your game and pack accordingly. Never be caught off guard by the weather on the green again.

Highlights
  • 7-day detailed weather forecast
  • Weekly summary forecast
  • GPS 'Near Me' function
  • Constantly updated data
  • Save favorite courses
  • Toggle Metric & Imperial units
  • Over 40,000 courses worldwide
Features
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Golf Weather delivers detailed 7 day weather forecasts for your golf course. Over 40 000 courses available world-wide. What makes Golf Weather unique is that we crunch our weather data for the exact Longitudinal and Latitudinal location of each golf course. • Full 7 day detailed forecast • Weekly summary forecast • GPS “Near Me” function • Constantly updated data • Save favorite courses • Toggle Metric & Imperial • Over 40 000 courses • Submit your course Our team of experienced Meteorologists are always looking at ways to fine tune our forecast models and weather algorithms, to provide the most accurate service possible. It is very handy to have a hyper-local weather solution when playing golf. Don't get caught in the rain, know when and where to play and pack correctly. Be prepared for any golf weather situation.

About

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.

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
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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/

Screenshots

Golfweather.com4 screens
Wind Compass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Wind Compass at 4.6 against Golfweather.com's 2.6. Wind Compass also leads on review sentiment (64% vs 24%) and ratings volume (23K vs 173). Golfweather.com's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Wind Compass holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wind Compass has 23K ratings behind it against 173, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Golfweather.com's written reviews are positive against 64% of Wind Compass's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Golfweather.com ships an update every 3 months, Wind Compass every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Golfweather.com versus Wind Compass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGolfweather.comWind Compass
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (173 ratings)4.6 (23K ratings) — better
Positive reviews23.8% of reviews63.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings17323K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#89 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB121 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperGolfWeatherMaple Media Apps, LLC

Customer experience

Golfweather.com

All ratings173 ratings
Positive26.0%
Neutral20.2%
Negative53.8%
Written reviews164 reviews
Positive23.8%
Neutral20.1%
Negative56.1%

Wind Compass

All ratings22,978 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral3.2%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews259 reviews
Positive63.7%
Neutral7.3%
Negative29.0%

User reviews

Golfweather.com

From 173 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🌟 Accurate weather forecasts
  • ⚡️ Fast and responsive app
  • 📊 Detailed course-specific information

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 💾 Inability to save favorite courses
  • 🔧 Difficulty changing settings (units, clock format)
  • 🗓️ Outdated course information

Wind Compass

From 23K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🤩 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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

Bugs and requests

Golfweather.com

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Saved courses disappearing after updates
  • Weather data not updating correctly
  • Settings changes not being retained

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add radar and lightning detection
  • Implement user-submitted course updates
  • Improve course search and filtering
  • Provide more customization options

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

None

Golfweather.com

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Wind Compass

Subscriptions7
  • 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
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$24.99

Questions

Is Golfweather.com free?
Golfweather.com 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, Golfweather.com or Wind Compass?
Wind Compass is rated higher. Golfweather.com averages 2.6 out of 5 from 173 ratings, while Wind Compass averages 4.6 from 23K ratings.
Do Golfweather.com or Wind Compass have ads?
Wind Compass shows ads; Golfweather.com does not.
Which is updated more often, Golfweather.com or Wind Compass?
Golfweather.com ships an update every 3 months, and Wind Compass every 2 months. Most recently, Golfweather.com was updated on September 28, 2026 and Wind Compass on October 13, 2026.

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