# Wind Compass vs RiverFlows

The clearest difference is rating: Wind Compass at 4.6 against RiverFlows's 1.0. Wind Compass also leads on ratings volume (23K vs 1) and chart position (#99 vs unranked). RiverFlows's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 RiverFlows sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Wind Compass holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wind Compass has 23K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Wind Compass ships an update every 2 months, RiverFlows every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wind Compass | RiverFlows |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-compass/id662297095/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/riverflows/id1585695448/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#99** | — |
| Size | 121 MB | 99 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) | [jon magnar nesvik](https://appshunter.io/developer/1579195328) |

## What reviewers say

### Wind Compass

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

**Currently charting:** #99 Top Free · Weather, #101 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


### RiverFlows

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/riverflows/id1585695448)

This app provides comprehensive river information for anglers in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Scotland. It offers water flow, tidal data, and user-submitted photos and videos. Users can also find parking and fishing spot locations, and track their catches and fishing cards.

**Highlights:** River search, Water flow information, Tidal information (Norway), Videos and live streams, User photos, Location finder, Catch tracking

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.49 | per month |
| Premium | $12.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wind Compass free?

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

### Is RiverFlows free?

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

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

Wind Compass is rated higher. Wind Compass averages 4.6 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while RiverFlows averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Wind Compass or RiverFlows have ads?

Wind Compass shows ads; RiverFlows does not.

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

Wind Compass ships an update every 2 months, and RiverFlows every 3 days. Most recently, Wind Compass was updated on October 3, 2026 and RiverFlows on September 19, 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.*