# Wind Compass vs Windsock

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Wind Compass at 64% against Windsock's 0%. Wind Compass also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 14 months). Windsock's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, in-app purchases 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 and Windsock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Windsock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wind Compass has 23K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of Wind Compass's written reviews are positive against 0% of Windsock's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Wind Compass ships an update every 2 months, Windsock every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wind Compass | Windsock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-compass/id662297095/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windsock/id1499984021/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **63.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 14 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#111** | — |
| Size | 121 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maple Media Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289801633) | [Richard Warrender](https://appshunter.io/developer/1178326756) |

## What reviewers say

### Wind Compass

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

**Currently charting:** #111 Top Grossing · Weather, #134 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


### Windsock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windsock/id1499984021)

This advanced weather application provides comprehensive flight condition reports for drone pilots. It uses satellite, radar, and local data to offer detailed forecasts up to 10 days in advance, helping users find optimal flying windows.

**Highlights:** 17 forecast metrics, Hourly high-resolution forecasts, Audible condition reports, Daylight remaining indicator, Flight requirement rules, Printable wind graphs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weather Data (1 Month) | $9.99 | per month |
| Weather Data (1 Year) | $101.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wind Compass free?

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

### Is Windsock free?

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

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

Windsock is rated higher. Wind Compass averages 4.6 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while Windsock averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Wind Compass or Windsock have ads?

Wind Compass shows ads; Windsock does not.

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

Wind Compass ships an update every 2 months, and Windsock every 14 months. Most recently, Wind Compass was updated on September 24, 2026 and Windsock on September 23, 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.*