# Wind Compass vs WindWise

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WindWise at none against Wind Compass's 8. WindWise also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Wind Compass's advantage is ratings volume (23K vs 1) and chart position (#116 vs unranked). On price 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. WindWise asks for nothing beyond the download.

WindWise holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wind Compass has 23K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wind Compass | WindWise |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-compass/id662297095/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windwise/id6740798026/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#116** | — |
| Size | 121 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maple Media Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289801633) | [久元 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/474536152) |

## What reviewers say

### Wind Compass

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

**Currently charting:** #116 Top Free · Weather, #129 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


### WindWise

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windwise/id6740798026)

This application visualizes real-time wind speed and direction with a unique home screen widget. It offers detailed 24-hour and 7-day wind forecasts for any location, making it ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and those curious about weather patterns.

**Highlights:** Real-time wind visualization widget, 24-hour and 7-day wind forecasts, Global location support, Multiple location management, Customizable themes, Ideal for outdoor activities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wind Compass free?

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

### Is WindWise free?

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

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

WindWise is rated higher. Wind Compass averages 4.6 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while WindWise averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Wind Compass or WindWise have ads?

Wind Compass shows ads; WindWise does not.

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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.*