# Wind Compass vs Highway Weather

The clearest difference is ads: Highway Weather at none against Wind Compass's shown. Highway Weather also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Wind Compass's advantage is ratings volume (23K vs 343) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wind Compass sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.19 per month and Highway Weather sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Wind Compass holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wind Compass has 23K ratings behind it against 343, 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 62% of Highway Weather's.

Wind Compass ships an update every 2 months, Highway Weather fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wind Compass | Highway Weather |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-compass/id662297095/reviews)** | [4.3 (343 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/highway-weather/id1289520390/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 343 |
| Positive reviews | **63.7% of reviews** | 61.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#82** | #164 |
| Size | 121 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maple Media Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289801633) | [Weather Route](https://appshunter.io/developer/1737543194) |

## What reviewers say

### Wind Compass

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

**Currently charting:** #82 Top Grossing · Weather, #93 Top Free · 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


### Highway Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/highway-weather/id1289520390)

**Currently charting:** #164 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Plan your road trips with detailed weather forecasts for your entire journey, including alerts, radar, and traffic cameras. Optimize your departure time and route for safe travel. An optional subscription offers hands-free driving mode with real-time updates.

**Highlights:** Trip-wide weather forecasts, Severe weather alerts, Live traffic cameras, Rest stop planning, Adjustable departure times, Global weather coverage

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $17.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app
- 👍 Helpful for road trips
- 🚗 Useful for truck drivers
- ⛅ Accurate weather predictions
- 🛣️ Convenient for planning routes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes or freezes
- 🔍 Inaccurate weather information
- 🗺️ Unreliable location tracking
- 💰 Subscription issues
- 🤔 Confusing or unintuitive UI

**Reported bugs**

- See more routes option doesn't work
- Radar doesn't update for future trips
- App goes blank or white screen
- Subscription not restoring properly
- Location not detected while driving

**Requested features**

- Add fog/visibility information
- Improve real-time weather updates
- Allow editing of planned routes
- Integrate with navigation apps
- Provide more detailed forecasts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wind Compass free?

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

### Is Highway Weather free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Wind Compass or Highway Weather?

Wind Compass is rated higher. Wind Compass averages 4.6 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while Highway Weather averages 4.3 from 343 ratings.

### Do Wind Compass or Highway Weather have ads?

Wind Compass shows ads; Highway Weather does not.

### Which is updated more often, Wind Compass or Highway Weather?

Wind Compass ships an update every 2 months, and Highway Weather fortnightly. Most recently, Wind Compass was updated on October 28, 2026 and Highway Weather on October 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Wind Compass or Highway Weather?

Wind Compass currently peaks at #82 in the App Store charts, and Highway Weather at #164. 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.*