# Wind Compass vs Cloud Point

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Wind Compass at 23K against Cloud Point's 44. Cloud Point's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wind Compass sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.19 per month and Cloud Point sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Wind Compass against 4.7 for Cloud Point. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wind Compass has 23K ratings behind it against 44, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Wind Compass's written reviews are positive against 67% of Cloud Point's.

Wind Compass ships an update every 2 months, Cloud Point fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wind Compass | Cloud Point |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-compass/id662297095/reviews) | **[4.7 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloud-point-cloud-identifier/id6480587789/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 44 |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#106** | #190 |
| Size | 121 MB | 114 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maple Media Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289801633) | [Laurence Wayne](https://appshunter.io/developer/1739552943) |

## What reviewers say

### Wind Compass

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

**Currently charting:** #106 Top Grossing · Weather, #139 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


### Cloud Point

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloud-point-cloud-identifier/id6480587789)

**Currently charting:** #190 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Identify cloud types instantly by taking a photo. Learn about weather patterns, capture stunning sky photography, and connect with a global community of sky enthusiasts. Turn everyday moments into mindful sky-watching experiences.

**Highlights:** Instant cloud identification via photo, Sky and cloud photography, Learn about cloud types and weather, Join a cloud-spotting community, Document atmospheric moments, Mindful sky-watching experiences

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium Subscription | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wind Compass free?

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

### Is Cloud Point free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Wind Compass or Cloud Point?

Cloud Point is rated higher. Wind Compass averages 4.6 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while Cloud Point averages 4.7 from 44 ratings.

### Do Wind Compass or Cloud Point have ads?

Both Wind Compass and Cloud Point show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wind Compass or Cloud Point?

Wind Compass ships an update every 2 months, and Cloud Point fortnightly. Most recently, Wind Compass was updated on September 27, 2026 and Cloud Point on September 10, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Wind Compass or Cloud Point?

Wind Compass currently peaks at #106 in the App Store charts, and Cloud Point at #190. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*