Comparison

Wind Compass vs Windy Lookout

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

Windy Lookout

This app provides early warnings for sudden, dangerous weather changes, particularly high winds on lakes. It analyzes real-time wind conditions beyond the immediate area to alert users minutes before they occur, enhancing safety for lake recreational activities.

Highlights
  • Early weather change detection
  • Real-time wind analysis
  • Sudden wind alerts
  • Lake safety enhancement
  • Forecasted wind conditions
Features
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Windy Lookout's main function is to work as an early alert system for lake recreational users. Its purpose and goal is 3 fold: Detection, Alert and Safety. Current weather conditions and forecasts are readily available through many free services. As many lake recreational users will tell you, the problem arises when unpredictable sudden weather changes happen on the lake. For the sailing community, it is especially important to beware of potentially dangerous high wind speeds. Not only will these create rough conditions on the lake but if you are caught unprepared, the winds can knock down sailboats. Windy Lookout analyzes and processes many current wind conditions beyond the perimeter of the lake to give users an early alert should a dangerous wind arise. We process this information in real-time to give users an alert allowing them to make the necessary decisions to stay safe in the minutes before the wind hits.

Screenshots

Wind Compass4 screens
Windy Lookout4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Windy Lookout at none against Wind Compass's shown. Windy Lookout also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 64%) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). Wind Compass's advantage is ratings volume (23K vs 15) and chart position (#46 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 Windy Lookout sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. 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 4.5 for Windy Lookout. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wind Compass has 23K ratings behind it against 15, 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 89% of Windy Lookout's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wind Compass ships an update every 2 months, Windy Lookout every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Wind Compass versus Windy Lookout: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWind CompassWindy Lookout
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (23K ratings) — better4.5 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews63.7% of reviews88.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings23K — better15
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#46 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size121 MB4 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMaple Media Apps, LLCSean Thornton

Customer experience

Wind Compass

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

Windy Lookout

All ratings16 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral11.1%
Negative0.0%

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

Windy Lookout

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
Show 4 more
  • 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
2 purchases

Windy Lookout

One-time2
  • 1 Year Mobile Alerts$9.99
  • 1 Year Text Alerts$19.99

Questions

Is Wind Compass free?
Wind Compass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Windy Lookout free?
Windy Lookout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Wind Compass or Windy Lookout?
Wind Compass is rated higher. Wind Compass averages 4.6 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while Windy Lookout averages 4.5 from 15 ratings.
Do Wind Compass or Windy Lookout have ads?
Wind Compass shows ads; Windy Lookout does not.
Which is updated more often, Wind Compass or Windy Lookout?
Wind Compass ships an update every 2 months, and Windy Lookout every 4 weeks. Most recently, Wind Compass was updated on October 24, 2026 and Windy Lookout on October 24, 2026.

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