# Wind Compass vs Range Vision

The clearest difference is rating: Wind Compass at 4.6 against Range Vision's 3.4. Wind Compass also leads on review sentiment (64% vs 38%) and ratings volume (23K vs 18). Range Vision's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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. Range Vision asks for nothing beyond the download.

Wind Compass holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wind Compass has 23K ratings behind it against 18, 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 38% of Range Vision's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wind Compass | Range Vision |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-compass/id662297095/reviews)** | [3.4 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/range-vision/id1465211163/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | **63.7% of reviews** | 37.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#83** | — |
| Size | 121 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Maple Media Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289801633) | [Kordel France](https://appshunter.io/developer/1215137099) |

## What reviewers say

### Wind Compass

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

**Currently charting:** #83 Top Grossing · Weather, #113 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


### Range Vision

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/range-vision/id1465211163)

This app uses augmented reality to provide an optical rangefinder for hunting. It integrates wind and weather data, along with ballistic calculators, to help hunters make accurate long-range shots. Users can save targets and adjust for environmental factors.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality overlay, Optical rangefinder, Save targets, Wind and weather data integration, Ballistics calculator, Optical adjustment for spotting scopes

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wind Compass free?

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

### Is Range Vision free?

Range Vision is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Wind Compass or Range Vision?

Wind Compass is rated higher. Wind Compass averages 4.6 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while Range Vision averages 3.4 from 18 ratings.

### Do Wind Compass or Range Vision have ads?

Wind Compass shows ads; Range Vision does not.

### Which is updated more often, Wind Compass or Range Vision?

Wind Compass ships an update every 2 months, and Range Vision every 2 months. Most recently, Wind Compass was updated on October 13, 2026 and Range Vision on September 25, 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.*