Comparison

Wind Lite 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

Wind Lite

Get real-time local wind speed and direction data from nearby weather stations. Perfect for outdoor activities like sailing, windsurfing, or biking, it displays wind information in various units and on a live compass. The app automatically updates your location and wind data, and allows sharing current conditions.

Highlights
  • Real-time local wind speed and direction
  • Live compass for wind direction
  • Multiple wind speed units (beaufort, mph, km/h, m/s, knots)
  • Adjustable arrow pointing direction
  • Automatic hourly wind updates
  • Automatic location updates
  • Share current wind data
Features
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Do you want to go sailing, windsurfing, biking or just out of the door? This application shows the current local outdoor wind speed (in beaufort, mph and km/h) and direction, measured by a nearby weather station for which it uses your current location. Features: - The background color changes with the wind speed - The direction of the wind is shown on a live compass - Change between different wind speed units (beaufort, mph, km/h, m/s, knots) - Change arrow poining direction to either from wind or to wind (weather vane) - The wind is automatically updated every hour - The location is automatically updated when you move more than 5 miles/10km - The current wind date can be shared - Support for iPhone X - Support for the iPad multitasking (split view..) Ad supported freeware

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

Wind Lite4 screens
Wind Compass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Wind Compass at 64% against Wind Lite's 11%. Wind Compass also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (23K vs 13). Wind Lite's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (7.0.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 Lite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Wind Compass sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.19 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Wind Compass holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wind Compass has 23K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of Wind Lite's written reviews are positive against 64% of Wind Compass's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wind Lite ships an update every 4 months, Wind Compass every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Wind Lite versus Wind Compass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWind LiteWind Compass
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (13 ratings)4.6 (23K ratings) — better
Positive reviews11.3% of reviews63.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1323K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#110 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB121 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperPiet JonasMaple Media Apps, LLC

Customer experience

Wind Lite

All ratings13 ratings
Positive69.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative30.8%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive11.3%
Neutral6.5%
Negative82.3%

Wind Compass

All ratings22,978 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral3.2%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews258 reviews
Positive63.6%
Neutral7.4%
Negative29.1%

Bugs and requests

Wind Lite

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

1 purchases

Wind Lite

One-time1
  • Wind Free Upgrade$0.99
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
Show 4 more
  • 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 Wind Lite free?
Wind Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wind Compass free?
Wind Compass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Wind Lite or Wind Compass?
Wind Compass is rated higher. Wind Lite averages 3.7 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Wind Compass averages 4.6 from 23K ratings.
Do Wind Lite or Wind Compass have ads?
Wind Compass shows ads; Wind Lite does not.
Which is updated more often, Wind Lite or Wind Compass?
Wind Lite ships an update every 4 months, and Wind Compass every 2 months. Most recently, Wind Lite was updated on September 13, 2026 and Wind Compass on September 30, 2026.

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