Comparison

Wind Compass vs Ice Report

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
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/

About

Ice Report

This app allows users to share and view real-time lake ice thickness information for ice fishing. Anglers can report conditions at their GPS location, and others can see recent reports on a map. It helps users find safe ice fishing spots and contribute to the community.

Highlights
  • Report lake ice thickness
  • View ice conditions on a map
  • Filter reports by date
  • GPS location reporting
  • User-submitted data
  • Delete incorrect reports
Features
Currently charting
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Instantly report lake ice conditions at your current GPS location to other fisherman. Ice Report makes it easier to distribute information about lake ice thicknesses during the ice fishing season in Northern climates. Without this app users are left to scour the internet for forums or groups to get a report on ice for fishing. On the flip side, avid fisherman and resorts who help the community by reporting ice conditions can now post it for everyone to see. New reports are dark in color. Any report older than 3 days will be marked light in color. Ice Report defaults to showing reports made in the last 7 days. To use Ice Report simply login and check out the map. Keep in mind the Display Name you choose will be visible to other anglers. If you are out fishing, feel free to submit a report by pressing the + sign and selecting the ice thickness you measured at that location. The app uses your current GPS location, so please only submit reports while you are fishing. Premium users can place icons without GPS. If the report is in the wrong spot, select your report, then press the Delete button. Use the calendar icon to view reports submitted within a date range. The lake ice data is submitted by users and there is no guarantee of accuracy. Ice Report encourages every one to be safe on frozen lakes. Check with your local Department of Natural resources for safety information. This app uses Google Maps for iOS.

Screenshots

Wind Compass4 screens
Ice Report4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Wind Compass at 4.6 against Ice Report's 3.2. Wind Compass also leads on review sentiment (64% vs 30%) and ratings volume (23K vs 82). Ice Report's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.19 per month and Ice Report sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Wind Compass holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wind Compass has 23K ratings behind it against 82, 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 30% of Ice Report's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wind Compass ships an update every 2 months, Ice Report every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Wind Compass versus Ice Report: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWind CompassIce Report
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (23K ratings) — better3.2 (82 ratings)
Positive reviews63.8% of reviews — better30.4% of reviews
Number of ratings23K — better82
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#82#56 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size121 MB89 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMaple Media Apps, LLCSplit Rock Software LLC

Customer experience

Wind Compass

All ratings22,978 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral3.2%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews260 reviews
Positive63.8%
Neutral7.3%
Negative28.8%

Ice Report

All ratings79 ratings
Positive53.2%
Neutral10.1%
Negative36.7%
Written reviews46 reviews
Positive30.4%
Neutral13.0%
Negative56.5%

User reviews

Wind Compass

From 23K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🤩 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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

Ice Report

From 82 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great concept for ice fishing
  • 👍 Useful for checking ice thickness
  • 👍 Saves time and effort
  • 👍 Good for early season ice
  • 👍 App works well for some users

Room to improve

  • 😞 No ice info visible
  • 😞 App doesn't work
  • 😞 Map won't load
  • 😞 Useless without user reports
  • 😞 Premium required for basic functionality

Bugs and 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

Ice Report

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • App doesn't work
  • Map won't load
  • App crashes after update
  • App won't open map
  • App spins and does nothing
Show 10 more
  • App does not show on phone
  • App crashes every time
  • Cannot upload ice updates
  • Username not available message is unclear
  • Registration issues due to keyboard overlay
  • Cannot reset password
  • App glitches and closes
  • App won't load
  • Cannot register
  • Submit button leads to black screen

Requested features

11 requests
  • Allow remote reporting for non-premium users
  • Add notes for fishing reports and bait shop info
  • Search by state and tag reservoir names
  • Add filters for ice thickness and reported date
  • Allow users to type in lake names
Show 6 more
  • Add a date filter for reports
  • Make username availability clearer
  • Allow password reset via email
  • Add option to change password
  • Allow correction of posted thickness
  • Add profile picture functionality

In-app purchases

7 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
1 purchases

Ice Report

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Supporter$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Wind Compass free?
Wind Compass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ice Report free?
Ice Report is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Wind Compass or Ice Report?
Wind Compass is rated higher. Wind Compass averages 4.6 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while Ice Report averages 3.2 from 82 ratings.
Do Wind Compass or Ice Report have ads?
Both Wind Compass and Ice Report show ads.
Which is updated more often, Wind Compass or Ice Report?
Wind Compass ships an update every 2 months, and Ice Report every 5 months. Most recently, Wind Compass was updated on November 8, 2026 and Ice Report on November 6, 2026.
Which is more popular, Wind Compass or Ice Report?
Wind Compass currently peaks at #82 in the App Store charts, and Ice Report at #56. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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