# Wind Compass vs DeerCast

The clearest difference is ads: DeerCast at none against Wind Compass's shown. DeerCast also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and chart position (#3 vs #65). Wind Compass's advantage is ratings volume (23K vs 6.8K). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wind Compass sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.19 per month and DeerCast sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. 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 DeerCast. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23K and 6.8K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 64% and 63% positive.

Wind Compass ships an update every 2 months, DeerCast every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wind Compass | DeerCast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-compass/id662297095/reviews)** | [4.5 (6.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deercast-prep-predict-pursue/id1425879996/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 6.8K |
| Positive reviews | **63.7% of reviews** | 62.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #65 | **#3** |
| Size | 121 MB | 173 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maple Media Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289801633) | [GSM Outdoors](https://appshunter.io/developer/1813997223) |

## What reviewers say

### Wind Compass

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

**Currently charting:** #65 Top Free · Weather, #83 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 (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


### DeerCast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deercast-prep-predict-pursue/id1425879996)

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Grossing · Weather, #15 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

This app provides hourly whitetail deer movement predictions based on weather data. It offers advanced weather forecasts, GPS mapping tools for hunters, and a community forum for sharing hunting experiences and advice.

**Highlights:** Hourly deer movement predictions, Advanced weather forecasts, GPS mapping tools, Property line and hunting land maps, Anatomical deer tracking advice, Hunting articles and community forum

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DeerCast Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| DeerCast Elite | $29.99 | per year |
| DeerCast Elite + | $49.99 | per year |
| DeerCast Unlimited | $74.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate deer movement predictions
- 🚀 Comprehensive hunting data in one app
- 💡 Helpful features like wind check and shot tracker
- 🔍 Customizable to local hunting areas
- 📽️ Informative videos and content from experts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔍 Inaccurate predictions for some regions
- 🤔 Inconsistent performance and updates
- 🚫 Not available for Canadian users
- 🔍 Deer movement not always matching predictions

**Reported bugs**

- Screens freezing or crashing when using certain features
- Incorrect sunrise/sunset times and moon phase information
- Deer movement predictions changing unexpectedly throughout the day

**Requested features**

- Ability to view forecast more than 5 days in advance
- Option to switch between Celsius and Fahrenheit
- More detailed historical weather and deer movement data
- Improved app stability and performance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wind Compass free?

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

### Is DeerCast free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Wind Compass or DeerCast?

Wind Compass is rated higher. Wind Compass averages 4.6 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while DeerCast averages 4.5 from 6.8K ratings.

### Do Wind Compass or DeerCast have ads?

Wind Compass shows ads; DeerCast does not.

### Which is updated more often, Wind Compass or DeerCast?

Wind Compass ships an update every 2 months, and DeerCast every 3 weeks. Most recently, Wind Compass was updated on October 18, 2026 and DeerCast on October 17, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Wind Compass or DeerCast?

Wind Compass currently peaks at #65 in the App Store charts, and DeerCast at #3. 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.*