# Wind Compass vs Minimums

The clearest difference is ads: Minimums at none against Wind Compass's shown. Minimums also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (83% vs 64%). Wind Compass's advantage is ratings volume (23K vs 35) and chart position (#81 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wind Compass sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.19 per month and Minimums sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Minimums holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wind Compass has 23K ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Wind Compass's written reviews are positive against 83% of Minimums's.

Wind Compass ships an update every 2 months, Minimums fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wind Compass | Minimums |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-compass/id662297095/reviews) | **[4.8 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minimums-metartaf-analysis/id1059175803/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 35 |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#81** | — |
| Size | 121 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maple Media Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289801633) | [Tailwheel Labs Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/295531447) |

## What reviewers say

### Wind Compass

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

**Currently charting:** #81 Top Free · Weather, #91 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


### Minimums

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minimums-metartaf-analysis/id1059175803)

This app analyzes aviation weather reports (METARs and TAFs) to determine if airport conditions meet your custom takeoff, landing, or alternate minimums. Set up personalized alerts for weather changes and view conditions on a map.

**Highlights:** View METARs and TAFs for global airports, Check custom takeoff, landing, and alternate minimums, Create custom weather change alerts, Customize units for visibility, wind, pressure, and temperature, Map view with flight category, ceiling, and visibility, Translated or raw METAR/TAF display, Sunrise, sunset, and night time information

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wind Compass free?

Wind Compass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Minimums free?

Minimums is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Wind Compass or Minimums?

Minimums is rated higher. Wind Compass averages 4.6 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while Minimums averages 4.8 from 35 ratings.

### Do Wind Compass or Minimums have ads?

Wind Compass shows ads; Minimums does not.

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

Wind Compass ships an update every 2 months, and Minimums fortnightly. Most recently, Wind Compass was updated on September 26, 2026 and Minimums on September 9, 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.*