# Wind Compass vs Ice Report

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wind Compass | Ice Report |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-compass/id662297095/reviews)** | [3.2 (82 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ice-report/id1084838757/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 82 |
| Positive reviews | **63.8% of reviews** | 30.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #78 | **#63** |
| Size | 121 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maple Media Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289801633) | [Split Rock Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1084838756) |

## What reviewers say

### Wind Compass

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

**Currently charting:** #78 Top Free · Weather, #86 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 (7)**

| 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 |

**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


### Ice Report

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ice-report/id1084838757)

**Currently charting:** #63 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Supporter | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't work
- Map won't load
- App crashes after update
- App won't open map
- App spins and does nothing

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 #78 in the App Store charts, and Ice Report at #63. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*