# Wind Compass vs Minimalistic Weather App

The clearest difference is price: Wind Compass at Free against Minimalistic Weather App's $1.99. Wind Compass also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (23K vs 9). Minimalistic Weather App's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Wind Compass is free to download; Minimalistic Weather App costs $1.99 up front. Wind Compass sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.19 per month. Minimalistic Weather App asks for nothing beyond the download.

Wind Compass holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wind Compass has 23K ratings behind it against 9, 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 50% of Minimalistic Weather App's.

Wind Compass ships an update every 2 months, Minimalistic Weather App every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wind Compass | Minimalistic Weather App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-compass/id662297095/reviews)** | [2.3 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minimalistic-weather-app/id1422497682/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **63.7% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#80** | — |
| Size | 121 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maple Media Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289801633) | [Carl Henningsson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1203904200) |

## What reviewers say

### Wind Compass

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

**Currently charting:** #80 Top Grossing · Weather, #119 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


### Minimalistic Weather App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minimalistic-weather-app/id1422497682)

Get daily and hourly weather forecasts with a clean, minimalistic design. This ad-free app prioritizes essential information and offers customizable themes. It includes current conditions, daily and hourly forecasts, sunrise/sunset times, and a 7-day outlook.

**Highlights:** Minimalistic design, Daily and hourly forecasts, Customizable color themes, Current weather conditions, Sunrise and sunset times, 7-day forecast, Widget and iMessage extension

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wind Compass free?

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

### Is Minimalistic Weather App free?

Minimalistic Weather App costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Wind Compass or Minimalistic Weather App?

Wind Compass is rated higher. Wind Compass averages 4.6 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while Minimalistic Weather App averages 2.3 from 9 ratings.

### Do Wind Compass or Minimalistic Weather App have ads?

Wind Compass shows ads; Minimalistic Weather App does not.

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

Wind Compass ships an update every 2 months, and Minimalistic Weather App every 3 weeks. Most recently, Wind Compass was updated on October 22, 2026 and Minimalistic Weather App on October 19, 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.*