# Wind Compass vs Windometer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Windometer at none against Wind Compass's 8. Windometer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (81% vs 64%). Wind Compass's advantage is ratings volume (23K vs 249) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wind Compass sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.19 per month. Windometer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Wind Compass holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wind Compass has 23K ratings behind it against 249, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of Wind Compass's written reviews are positive against 81% of Windometer'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, Windometer every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wind Compass | Windometer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-compass/id662297095/reviews)** | [4.4 (249 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windometer-wind-speed-tracker/id1608854716/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 249 |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews | **80.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#118** | — |
| Size | 121 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maple Media Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289801633) | [Ryan Ramchandar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1067740364) |

## What reviewers say

### Wind Compass

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

**Currently charting:** #118 Top Grossing · Weather, #133 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


### Windometer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windometer-wind-speed-tracker/id1608854716)

This app provides real-time wind direction and speed data, along with hourly and daily forecasts. It features a wind compass and allows users to search for wind information in any city worldwide. Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and professionals who need accurate wind data.

**Highlights:** Real-time wind compass, Average and gust speeds, Hourly and daily forecasts, Search global locations, Save favorite locations

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick reference
- 👍 Accurate wind data
- 👍 Simple and intuitive UI
- 👍 Useful for various activities
- 👍 Helpful for planning outdoor activities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compass not working after update
- 🐛 Inaccurate wind data
- 🐛 Doesn't update location automatically
- 🐛 Crashes or stops working

**Reported bugs**

- Compass not working
- Inaccurate wind data
- Crashes or stops working

**Requested features**

- Add wind history and trends
- Implement widget support
- Allow setting remote locations
- Improve accuracy of wind data


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wind Compass free?

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

### Is Windometer free?

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

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

Wind Compass is rated higher. Wind Compass averages 4.6 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while Windometer averages 4.4 from 249 ratings.

### Do Wind Compass or Windometer have ads?

Wind Compass shows ads; Windometer does not.

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

Wind Compass ships an update every 2 months, and Windometer every 5 months. Most recently, Wind Compass was updated on September 24, 2026 and Windometer on September 21, 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.*