Comparison

Wind Compass vs Good To Kite

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Wind Compass

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
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Introducing Wind Compass, the go-to app for tracking and monitoring wind & weather conditions. With Wind Compass, you can easily get the latest and most accurate weather updates for any location. Whether you’re planning an outdoor activity, checking the weather during a road trip, or simply curious about the conditions outside, Wind Compass is the perfect app to help you stay informed. So why wait? Download Wind Compass today and start getting the weather information you need, right at your fingertips. Wind Compass can answer important weather-related questions: - See what the current wind speed and direction is for your location or destination - View sunrise & sunset times so you can catch first light or the perfect sunset - Learn what the temperature feels like so you can plan for your day - Get the hourly & daily forecast to better plan for outings & travel Key Wind Condition Features - Get Wind Speed readings in Miles/hour, Kilometers/hour, Knots, Beaufort Wind Force, or Meters Per Second - Select Compass Magnetic Declination from True North or Magnetic North - Choose Temperature measurement from Fahrenheit or Celsius - Select the Arrow direction of the Wind Indicator from Blowing To or Coming From Top Weather Forecast Features - View the Current Temperature and check Estimated Highs and Lows - See Sunrise/Sunset times, plus the "First Light" and "Last light" times for the day (Also known as Nautical Twilight Start and End) - 24-Hour & 7-Day Forecast showing Time, Estimated Temperature, Estimated Wind Speed and Direction, and % Chance of Precipitation Custom Backgrounds - Choose from standard colored backgrounds - Add a map showing your current location - Select an overlay displaying your rear camera view - Pick a color gradient that automatically adjusts from warm to cool based on the temperature of where you are Wind Compass Pro Features - Save Multiple Locations - Daily Weather Forecasts - Remove Ads With Wind Compass, you can easily stay up-to-date on the weather conditions around you. As an added bonus, Wind Compass shows you which direction is North so if you are indoors or turned around, you can reorient yourself, as well as check the current wind direction. Thanks for using Wind Compass! Have questions or feedback? Email us at contact@maplemedia.io for fast & friendly support. Credits Weather Data Powered by Apple WeatherKit (https://weatherkit.apple.com/legal-attribution.html) Apple Weather and WeatherKit are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions. Subscription Terms: https://maplemedia.io/terms-of-service/ Privacy Policy: https://maplemedia.io/privacy/

About

Good To Kite

This app predicts optimal kite-flying conditions based on weather forecasts. It offers hourly forecasts for various durations and provides subscription options for advanced features. Manage your subscription and auto-renewal settings easily.

Highlights
  • Kite-flying weather forecasts
  • Hourly forecast options
  • 24-hour, 7-day, 15-day forecasts
  • Subscription for advanced features
  • Manage subscription settings
Features
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When will it be good to fly your kite? See the weather forecast and learn when the wind will be just right for your kite. Become a subscriber for 24-hour, 7-day, or 15-day hourly forecast and many other features. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period at the same price you originally paid. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Terms: https://www.goodtocycle.com/terms

Screenshots

Wind Compass4 screens
Good To Kite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Good To Kite at none against Wind Compass's shown. Good To Kite also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (75% vs 64%). Wind Compass's advantage is ratings volume (23K vs 9) and chart position (#75 vs unranked). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Wind Compass sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.19 per month and Good To Kite sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Wind Compass against 4.6 for Good To Kite. 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 are what separate them: 64% of Wind Compass's written reviews are positive against 75% of Good To Kite's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wind Compass ships an update every 2 months, Good To Kite every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Wind Compass versus Good To Kite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWind CompassGood To Kite
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (23K ratings) — better4.6 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews63.7% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings23K — better9
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#75 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size121 MB58 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMaple Media Apps, LLCMatthew LLOYD

Customer experience

Wind Compass

All ratings22,978 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral3.2%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews259 reviews
Positive63.7%
Neutral7.3%
Negative29.0%

Good To Kite

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Bugs and requests

Wind Compass

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes or freezes
  • Compass feature not working properly
  • Delayed or inaccurate wind data updates

Requested features

4 requests
  • Option to select location instead of using current location
  • Barometric pressure display
  • Apple Watch support
  • Historical wind data and trends

Good To Kite

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Wind Compass

Subscriptions7
  • Wind Compass Pro MP Monthly$3.191 Month
  • Windcompass Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Wind Compass MP 20$10.491 Year
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  • Wind Compass MP 40$11.991 Year
  • Windcompass Pro Annual$12.991 Year
  • Wind Compass MP 601 Month trial$12.991 Year
  • Wind Compass Premium$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$24.99
3 purchases

Good To Kite

Subscriptions3
  • Value Subscription - Annual7 Days trial$6.991 Year
  • Hobbyist Subscription - Annual7 Days trial$25.991 Year
  • Professional - Annual7 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Wind Compass free?
Wind Compass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Good To Kite free?
Good To Kite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Wind Compass or Good To Kite?
Wind Compass is rated higher. Wind Compass averages 4.6 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while Good To Kite averages 4.6 from 9 ratings.
Do Wind Compass or Good To Kite have ads?
Wind Compass shows ads; Good To Kite does not.
Which is updated more often, Wind Compass or Good To Kite?
Wind Compass ships an update every 2 months, and Good To Kite every 2 weeks. Most recently, Wind Compass was updated on October 27, 2026 and Good To Kite on October 24, 2026.

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