# Wind Compass vs WindSmart

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WindSmart at none against Wind Compass's 8. WindSmart also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Wind Compass's advantage is chart position (#111 vs unranked). On price, update cadence 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. WindSmart asks for nothing beyond the download.

Wind Compass ships an update every 2 months, WindSmart every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wind Compass | WindSmart |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-compass/id662297095/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#111** | — |
| Size | 121 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maple Media Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289801633) | [Scarlet Tech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523984599) |

## What reviewers say

### Wind Compass

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

**Currently charting:** #111 Top Grossing · Weather, #134 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


### WindSmart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windsmart-wind-data-viewer/id6446079662)

**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 WindSmart free?

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

### Do Wind Compass or WindSmart have ads?

Wind Compass shows ads; WindSmart does not.

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

Wind Compass ships an update every 2 months, and WindSmart every 6 weeks. Most recently, Wind Compass was updated on September 24, 2026 and WindSmart 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.*