# Wind & Weather Meter vs Wind Compass

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wind & Weather Meter | Wind Compass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-and-weather-meter/id653579366/reviews) | **[4.6 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-compass/id662297095/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **23K** |
| Positive reviews | 25.9% 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 | — | **#54** |
| Size | 7 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [WeatherFlow](https://appshunter.io/developer/317992028) | [Maple Media Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289801633) |

## What reviewers say

### Wind & Weather Meter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-and-weather-meter/id653579366)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Wind Compass

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

**Currently charting:** #54 Top Free · Weather, #82 Top Grossing · 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 & 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*