Comparison

Wind & Weather Meter 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 & Weather Meter

This free app pairs with a WeatherFlow meter to capture and share hyper-local weather data. Get precise readings for wind speed, direction, temperature, humidity, and pressure, along with calculated values like wind chill and dew point. Share your detailed reports instantly via social media or popular weather services.

Highlights
  • Capture wind speed, direction, temperature, humidity, pressure
  • Calculate wind chill, heat index, dew point, air density
  • Share weather reports via social media and email
  • Post reports to online weather services
  • Works with WeatherFlow WINDmeter and WEATHERmeter
Features
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The Wind & Weather Meter app works with the WeatherFlow WINDmeter and the WeatherFlow WEATHERmeter -- available for purchase at retailers online and offline. When paired with a WeatherFlow meter, this free app allows you to take & share weather reports from your exact location. Capture highly accurate weather data, including wind speed (average, gust and lull), wind direction, air temperature, humidity and pressure. The app also give you values such as wind chill, heat index, apparent wind, crosswind, tailwind, dew point, air density and more. Add a description and instantly share your report via Twitter, Facebook, SMS, email and more. Weather reports captured from this app can be posted instantly to popular online weather services including iKitesurf, iWindsurf, SailFlow, WindAlert, and FishWeather.

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 & Weather Meter4 screens
Wind Compass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Wind Compass at 4.6 against Wind & Weather Meter's 4.0. Wind Compass also leads on review sentiment (64% vs 26%) and ratings volume (23K vs 7). Wind & Weather Meter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. Wind & Weather Meter asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Wind Compass holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wind Compass has 23K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of Wind & Weather Meter's written reviews are positive against 64% of Wind Compass's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wind & Weather Meter ships an update every 3 months, Wind Compass every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Wind & Weather Meter versus Wind Compass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWind & Weather MeterWind Compass
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (7 ratings)4.6 (23K ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.9% of reviews63.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings723K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#55 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB121 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperWeatherFlowMaple Media Apps, LLC

Customer experience

Wind & Weather Meter

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive25.9%
Neutral5.6%
Negative68.5%

Wind Compass

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

Bugs and requests

Wind & Weather Meter

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

None

Wind & Weather Meter

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 Wind & Weather Meter free?
Wind & Weather Meter 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, Wind & Weather Meter or Wind Compass?
Wind Compass is rated higher. Wind & Weather Meter averages 4.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Wind Compass averages 4.6 from 23K ratings.
Do Wind & Weather Meter or Wind Compass have ads?
Wind Compass shows ads; Wind & Weather Meter does not.
Which is updated more often, Wind & Weather Meter or Wind Compass?
Wind & Weather Meter ships an update every 3 months, and Wind Compass every 2 months. Most recently, Wind & Weather Meter was updated on October 14, 2026 and Wind Compass on October 16, 2026.

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