# Wind Compass vs Weather

The clearest difference is rating: Wind Compass at 4.6 against Weather's 3.3. Wind Compass also leads on ratings volume (23K vs 3) and chart position (#91 vs unranked). Weather's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 64%) and in-app purchases (none vs 8). On price 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. Weather asks for nothing beyond the download.

Wind Compass holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. 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 complicate that: 64% of Wind Compass's written reviews are positive against 100% of Weather'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, Weather every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wind Compass | Weather |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-compass/id662297095/reviews)** | [3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-maps/id1584493229/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 63.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#91** | — |
| Size | 121 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maple Media Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289801633) | [Giuseppe Gambino](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478569045) |

## What reviewers say

### Wind Compass

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

**Currently charting:** #91 Top Grossing · Weather, #107 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


### Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-maps/id1584493229)

Access global weather model maps easily and intuitively. Compare and share significant weather images with friends for quick consultations. Your weather at your fingertips.

**Highlights:** Global weather model maps, Intuitive access, Map comparison, Image sharing, Weather consultation

**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 Weather free?

Weather is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Wind Compass is rated higher. Wind Compass averages 4.6 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while Weather averages 3.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do Wind Compass or Weather have ads?

Wind Compass shows ads; Weather does not.

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

Wind Compass ships an update every 2 months, and Weather every 2 days. Most recently, Wind Compass was updated on October 15, 2026 and Weather on October 4, 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.*