# Wind Compass vs My Altitude and Elevation

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Wind Compass at 64% against My Altitude and Elevation's 0%. Wind Compass also leads on ratings volume (23K vs 26) and rating (4.6 vs 4.4). My Altitude and Elevation's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wind Compass sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.19 per month and My Altitude and Elevation sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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 26, 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 0% of My Altitude and Elevation's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wind Compass | My Altitude and Elevation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-compass/id662297095/reviews)** | [4.4 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-altitude-and-elevation/id1638931590/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | **63.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#92** | — |
| Size | 121 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maple Media Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289801633) | [Bhavik Savaliya](https://appshunter.io/developer/668085657) |

## What reviewers say

### Wind Compass

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

**Currently charting:** #92 Top Grossing · Weather, #125 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


### My Altitude and Elevation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-altitude-and-elevation/id1638931590)

This app provides precise surface elevation data using various web services and device sensors. It offers features like barometric pressure measurement, current weather information, and the ability to watermark photos with elevation details. Users can also find the altitude of any location worldwide.

**Highlights:** Precise surface elevation from web services, Barometric pressure and altitude measurement, Current weather and temperature data, Watermark photos with elevation info, Elevation data for any world location, Metric and imperial unit support

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| My Altitude and Elevation | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wind Compass free?

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

### Is My Altitude and Elevation free?

My Altitude and Elevation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Wind Compass or My Altitude and Elevation?

Wind Compass is rated higher. Wind Compass averages 4.6 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while My Altitude and Elevation averages 4.4 from 26 ratings.

### Do Wind Compass or My Altitude and Elevation have ads?

Both Wind Compass and My Altitude and Elevation show ads.

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