# Wind Compass vs Windygo

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Windygo at 100% against Wind Compass's 64%. Windygo also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Wind Compass's advantage is ratings volume (23K vs 307) and chart position (#120 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, 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 Windygo sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Windygo holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wind Compass has 23K ratings behind it against 307, 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 100% of Windygo's.

Wind Compass ships an update every 2 months, Windygo every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wind Compass | Windygo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-compass/id662297095/reviews) | **[4.8 (307 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windygo-wind-direction/id6476741938/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 307 |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#120** | — |
| Size | 121 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maple Media Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289801633) | [Adam Fahlman](https://appshunter.io/developer/974051920) |

## What reviewers say

### Wind Compass

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

**Currently charting:** #120 Top Free · Weather, #132 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


### Windygo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windygo-wind-direction/id6476741938)

This app provides detailed wind information and weather forecasts, crucial for outdoor activities like drone piloting and surfing. It offers a unique wind compass, customizable location settings, and Kp index readings. Users can choose between a free version with essential features or a Pro version for extended forecasts and unlimited saved locations.

**Highlights:** Wind compass pointing to wind direction, Kp Index for drone owners, Customizable location names, Home screen widgets, Multiple wind speed units (mph, km/h, mps, knots), 10-day forecast (Pro version)

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Windygo Wind Compass Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Windygo Wind Compass Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Windygo Wind Compass Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| Windygo Lifetime 30% Off | $24.99 | one-time |
| Windygo Wind Compass Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wind Compass free?

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

### Is Windygo free?

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

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

Windygo is rated higher. Wind Compass averages 4.6 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while Windygo averages 4.8 from 307 ratings.

### Do Wind Compass or Windygo have ads?

Wind Compass shows ads; Windygo does not.

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

Wind Compass ships an update every 2 months, and Windygo every 5 weeks. Most recently, Wind Compass was updated on September 24, 2026 and Windygo on September 22, 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.*