# Wind Compass vs DIY Anemometer (Wind Meter)

The clearest difference is ads: DIY Anemometer (Wind Meter) at none against Wind Compass's shown. DIY Anemometer (Wind Meter) also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Wind Compass's advantage is ratings volume (23K vs 6) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases 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 DIY Anemometer (Wind Meter) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Wind Compass against 4.5 for DIY Anemometer (Wind Meter). That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wind Compass has 23K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Wind Compass ships an update every 2 months, DIY Anemometer (Wind Meter) every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wind Compass | DIY Anemometer (Wind Meter) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-compass/id662297095/reviews)** | [4.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diy-anemometer-wind-meter/id1313709233/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 63.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#86** | — |
| Size | 121 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maple Media Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289801633) | [Dmitriy Kharutskiy](https://appshunter.io/developer/817385891) |

## What reviewers say

### Wind Compass

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

**Currently charting:** #86 Top Grossing · Weather, #112 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


### DIY Anemometer (Wind Meter)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diy-anemometer-wind-meter/id1313709233)

Create a functional wind speed meter using your phone and a simple homemade device. Measure airflow in various settings and choose from different anemometer types. Customize units and averaging for precise readings.

**Highlights:** Homemade anemometer construction, Wind speed measurement, Airflow measurement, Customizable units (m/s, km/h, mph, knots, Bft), Adjustable average values, Magnetometer-based readings

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full version | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wind Compass free?

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

### Is DIY Anemometer (Wind Meter) free?

DIY Anemometer (Wind Meter) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Wind Compass or DIY Anemometer (Wind Meter)?

Wind Compass is rated higher. Wind Compass averages 4.6 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while DIY Anemometer (Wind Meter) averages 4.5 from 6 ratings.

### Do Wind Compass or DIY Anemometer (Wind Meter) have ads?

Wind Compass shows ads; DIY Anemometer (Wind Meter) does not.

### Which is updated more often, Wind Compass or DIY Anemometer (Wind Meter)?

Wind Compass ships an update every 2 months, and DIY Anemometer (Wind Meter) every 6 months. Most recently, Wind Compass was updated on October 15, 2026 and DIY Anemometer (Wind Meter) on October 14, 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.*