# Golfweather.com vs Wind Compass

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Golfweather.com | Wind Compass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (173 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golfweathercom/id460006449/reviews) | **[4.6 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-compass/id662297095/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 173 | **23K** |
| Positive reviews | 23.8% of reviews | **63.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#89** |
| Size | 22 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [GolfWeather](https://appshunter.io/developer/839479493) | [Maple Media Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289801633) |

## What reviewers say

### Golfweather.com

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golfweathercom/id460006449)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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- 🗓️ Outdated course information

**Reported bugs**

- Saved courses disappearing after updates
- Weather data not updating correctly
- Settings changes not being retained

**Requested features**

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


### Wind Compass

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

**Currently charting:** #89 Top Grossing · Weather, #108 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 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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