# Wind Lite vs Wind Compass

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wind Lite | Wind Compass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-lite/id534323258/reviews) | **[4.6 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-compass/id662297095/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **23K** |
| Positive reviews | 11.3% of reviews | **63.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#100** |
| Size | 7 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Piet Jonas](https://appshunter.io/developer/288060167) | [Maple Media Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289801633) |

## What reviewers say

### Wind Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-lite/id534323258)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wind Free Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |


### Wind Compass

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

**Currently charting:** #100 Top Grossing · Weather, #121 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 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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