# Wind Compass vs Wind Speed Forecast App

Wind Compass and Wind Speed Forecast App both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 79% of Wind Speed Forecast App's written reviews are positive against 64% of Wind Compass's. Wind Compass's advantage is ratings volume (23K vs 4.1K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wind Compass sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.19 per month and Wind Speed Forecast App sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. 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 4.7 for Wind Speed Forecast App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wind Compass has 23K ratings behind it against 4.1K, 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 79% of Wind Speed Forecast App's.

Wind Compass ships an update every 2 months, Wind Speed Forecast App every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wind Compass | Wind Speed Forecast App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-compass/id662297095/reviews) | **[4.7 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-speed-forecast-app/id1471756069/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 4.1K |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews | **79.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#111** | #194 |
| Size | 121 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Maple Media Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289801633) | [LW Brands, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/963599018) |

## What reviewers say

### Wind Compass

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

**Currently charting:** #111 Top Grossing · Weather, #121 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


### Wind Speed Forecast App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-speed-forecast-app/id1471756069)

**Currently charting:** #194 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Get detailed wind, wave, and weather forecasts for any location. Access NOAA data, wind station information, and weather overlays. A premium subscription unlocks hourly forecasts, high-resolution satellite imagery, and extended forecast models.

**Highlights:** 7-Day NOAA Weather Forecast, Point & Zone Forecasts, 40,000+ Wind Stations, NOAA Weather Overlays, Hourly Weather Forecasts (Pro), 16-Day Forecast Models (Pro)

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Subscription (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro Subscription (Yearly) | $11.99 | per year |
| Gift the Developer Coffee | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gift the Developer Coffee | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate and easy to use
- 🚀 Detailed wind and weather data
- 💡 Useful for outdoor activities
- 🌊 Great for boating and water sports
- 🌞 Reliable forecasts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🗺️ Complicated navigation
- 💰 Paywall for full features
- 🌍 Limited coverage outside the US

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when adding locations
- Hourly forecast not working

**Requested features**

- Zoom feature for data
- Hourly wind forecast widget
- Expand coverage globally


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wind Compass free?

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

### Is Wind Speed Forecast App free?

Wind Speed Forecast App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Wind Compass or Wind Speed Forecast App?

Wind Speed Forecast App is rated higher. Wind Compass averages 4.6 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while Wind Speed Forecast App averages 4.7 from 4.1K ratings.

### Do Wind Compass or Wind Speed Forecast App have ads?

Both Wind Compass and Wind Speed Forecast App show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wind Compass or Wind Speed Forecast App?

Wind Compass ships an update every 2 months, and Wind Speed Forecast App every 5 weeks. Most recently, Wind Compass was updated on September 24, 2026 and Wind Speed Forecast App on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Wind Compass or Wind Speed Forecast App?

Wind Compass currently peaks at #111 in the App Store charts, and Wind Speed Forecast App at #194. 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.*