# Wind Lite vs Wind Compass

The clearest difference is rating: Wind Compass at 4.0 against Wind Lite's 3.7. Wind Lite's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0.0 vs 17). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wind Lite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Wind Compass sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Wind Compass holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 5 respectively.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 8, 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) | **[4.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-compass-direction-finder/id6759712687/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 11.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 7 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0.0** | 17 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Piet Jonas](https://appshunter.io/developer/288060167) | [Daniel Nohr](https://appshunter.io/developer/646925685) |

## 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-direction-finder/id6759712687)

Track live wind conditions and forecasts with a clear compass interface. Get detailed 24-hour and 6-day outlooks, global location data, and customizable units. Receive real-time wind alerts for specific conditions.

**Highlights:** Live wind speed and direction, Detailed 24-hour and 6-day forecasts, Global location search, Customizable wind alerts (Premium), Multiple unit options (m/s, km/h, mph, knots), Dark Mode support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Plan | $19.99 | per year |


## 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 4.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Wind Lite or Wind Compass have ads?

Neither Wind Lite nor Wind Compass shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wind Lite or Wind Compass?

Wind Lite ships an update every 4 months, and Wind Compass every 4 months. Most recently, Wind Lite was updated on October 21, 2026 and Wind Compass on October 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*