Comparison

Wind Compass vs Cycle Weather App

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

Cycle Weather App

Plan your cycling trips with detailed weather forecasts. Get real-time and 3-hour predictions for temperature, wind speed and direction, and rain levels for your current location and surrounding areas.

Highlights
  • Temperature forecasts
  • Wind speed and direction
  • Rain level predictions
  • Current location weather
  • 3-hour forecast
  • One-handed operation
Features
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Plan that perfect bike ride. Picture the scene, you’re sat at home, you fancy a ride, but not sure what the weather will be like. You’re not sure how strong the wind is and will be, and you’re not sure which direction it will blow. If that matters to you, then this is the App you need to download today. This App will show (1) temperature (2) wind speed (3) wind direction (4) rain level at the current time, and the next 3 hours for your current location (and 10km around). Whether you are a casual or lone cyclist, or part of a cycling club, this is the only weather app you need for cycling, so go ahead and download today – then delete all the other ones off your device! The App provides user location based weather forecasts, all from state of the art weather radars. Use one handed - no need to input information or navigate around various pages, the App pulls the weather data for your location straight from the internet and displays the results on the main screen of the App. Never finish that bike ride with a headwind again, use this app and plan ahead! Whether you're a casual cyclist or a devoted rider, this app is your trusted companion for staying informed about the weather conditions that matter most to you. Embrace the unpredictable with confidence. Download Cycle Weather now and ensure your cycling adventures are never limited by weather conditions.

Screenshots

Wind Compass4 screens
Cycle Weather App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Wind Compass at Free against Cycle Weather App's $1.99. Wind Compass also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.0) and review sentiment (64% vs 33%). Cycle Weather App's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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

Wind Compass is free to download; Cycle Weather App costs $1.99 up front. Wind Compass sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.19 per month. Cycle Weather App asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Wind Compass holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wind Compass has 23K ratings behind it against 3, 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 33% of Cycle Weather App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wind Compass ships an update every 2 months, Cycle Weather App every 24 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Wind Compass versus Cycle Weather App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWind CompassCycle Weather App
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.6 (23K ratings) — better2.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews63.7% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings23K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 24 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#76 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size121 MB1 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMaple Media Apps, LLCMichael Harrison

Customer experience

Wind Compass

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

Cycle Weather App

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

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

Cycle Weather App

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
None

Cycle Weather App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wind Compass free?
Wind Compass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cycle Weather App free?
Cycle Weather App costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Wind Compass or Cycle Weather App?
Wind Compass is rated higher. Wind Compass averages 4.6 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while Cycle Weather App averages 2.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Wind Compass or Cycle Weather App have ads?
Wind Compass shows ads; Cycle Weather App does not.
Which is updated more often, Wind Compass or Cycle Weather App?
Wind Compass ships an update every 2 months, and Cycle Weather App every 24 months. Most recently, Wind Compass was updated on October 19, 2026 and Cycle Weather App on October 14, 2026.

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