# Wind Compass vs Shooting Light

The clearest difference is price: Wind Compass at Free against Shooting Light's $2.99. Wind Compass also leads on ratings volume (23K vs 24). Shooting Light's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 64%) and in-app purchases (none vs 8). On rating, update cadence, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Wind Compass is free to download; Shooting Light costs $2.99 up front. Wind Compass sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.19 per month. Shooting Light asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Wind Compass against 4.6 for Shooting Light. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wind Compass has 23K ratings behind it against 24, 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 100% of Shooting Light's.

Wind Compass ships an update every 2 months, Shooting Light every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wind Compass | Shooting Light |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-compass/id662297095/reviews) | [4.6 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shooting-light-hunt-clock/id1553587857/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | 63.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #50 | **#23** |
| Size | 121 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maple Media Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289801633) | [37 South, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1545527076) |

## What reviewers say

### Wind Compass

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

**Currently charting:** #50 Top Free · Weather, #71 Top Grossing · 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


### Shooting Light

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shooting-light-hunt-clock/id1553587857)

**Currently charting:** #23 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

This app provides hunters with crucial first and last light times for their hunting excursions. It offers optional sunrise and sunset times, customizable notifications, and a helpful scheduler to plan your hunt precisely. Tailor light offsets to match specific hunting area regulations.

**Highlights:** First and last light times, Optional sunrise/sunset times, Customizable notifications, Hunt planning scheduler, Adjustable light offsets, Supports various game types

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wind Compass free?

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

### Is Shooting Light free?

Shooting Light costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Wind Compass or Shooting Light?

Wind Compass and Shooting Light are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 23K and 24 ratings respectively.

### Do Wind Compass or Shooting Light have ads?

Wind Compass shows ads; Shooting Light does not.

### Which is updated more often, Wind Compass or Shooting Light?

Wind Compass ships an update every 2 months, and Shooting Light every 4 months. Most recently, Wind Compass was updated on October 17, 2026 and Shooting Light on October 16, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Wind Compass or Shooting Light?

Wind Compass currently peaks at #50 in the App Store charts, and Shooting Light at #23. 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.*