Comparison

Wind Compass vs SpinVane

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Wind Compass

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
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Introducing Wind Compass, the go-to app for tracking and monitoring wind & weather conditions. With Wind Compass, you can easily get the latest and most accurate weather updates for any location. Whether you’re planning an outdoor activity, checking the weather during a road trip, or simply curious about the conditions outside, Wind Compass is the perfect app to help you stay informed. So why wait? Download Wind Compass today and start getting the weather information you need, right at your fingertips. Wind Compass can answer important weather-related questions: - See what the current wind speed and direction is for your location or destination - View sunrise & sunset times so you can catch first light or the perfect sunset - Learn what the temperature feels like so you can plan for your day - Get the hourly & daily forecast to better plan for outings & travel Key Wind Condition Features - Get Wind Speed readings in Miles/hour, Kilometers/hour, Knots, Beaufort Wind Force, or Meters Per Second - Select Compass Magnetic Declination from True North or Magnetic North - Choose Temperature measurement from Fahrenheit or Celsius - Select the Arrow direction of the Wind Indicator from Blowing To or Coming From Top Weather Forecast Features - View the Current Temperature and check Estimated Highs and Lows - See Sunrise/Sunset times, plus the "First Light" and "Last light" times for the day (Also known as Nautical Twilight Start and End) - 24-Hour & 7-Day Forecast showing Time, Estimated Temperature, Estimated Wind Speed and Direction, and % Chance of Precipitation Custom Backgrounds - Choose from standard colored backgrounds - Add a map showing your current location - Select an overlay displaying your rear camera view - Pick a color gradient that automatically adjusts from warm to cool based on the temperature of where you are Wind Compass Pro Features - Save Multiple Locations - Daily Weather Forecasts - Remove Ads With Wind Compass, you can easily stay up-to-date on the weather conditions around you. As an added bonus, Wind Compass shows you which direction is North so if you are indoors or turned around, you can reorient yourself, as well as check the current wind direction. Thanks for using Wind Compass! Have questions or feedback? Email us at contact@maplemedia.io for fast & friendly support. Credits Weather Data Powered by Apple WeatherKit (https://weatherkit.apple.com/legal-attribution.html) Apple Weather and WeatherKit are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions. Subscription Terms: https://maplemedia.io/terms-of-service/ Privacy Policy: https://maplemedia.io/privacy/

About

SpinVane

Features
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SpinVane is a lightweight wind direction app designed for Apple Watch. With a single tap, it shows you the current wind direction in real time—no extra steps, no distractions. Perfect for walks, golf, outdoor adventures, or those curious moments when you just want to know where the wind is blowing. Its clean, intuitive interface keeps things simple, so you can check the wind without missing a beat. Bring a smart little weather vane to your wrist with SpinVane.

Screenshots

Wind Compass4 screens
SpinVane1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Wind Compass at Free against SpinVane's $1.99. Wind Compass also leads on chart position (#95 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). SpinVane's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Wind Compass is free to download; SpinVane costs $1.99 up front. Wind Compass sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.19 per month. SpinVane asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wind Compass ships an update every 2 months, SpinVane daily. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Wind Compass versus SpinVane: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWind CompassSpinVane
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.6 (23K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews63.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings23K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#95 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size121 MB10 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMaple Media Apps, LLCYu Ikeda

Bugs and requests

Wind Compass

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes or freezes
  • Compass feature not working properly
  • Delayed or inaccurate wind data updates

Requested features

4 requests
  • Option to select location instead of using current location
  • Barometric pressure display
  • Apple Watch support
  • Historical wind data and trends

SpinVane

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Wind Compass

Subscriptions7
  • Wind Compass Pro MP Monthly$3.191 Month
  • Windcompass Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Wind Compass MP 20$10.491 Year
Show 4 more
  • Wind Compass MP 40$11.991 Year
  • Windcompass Pro Annual$12.991 Year
  • Wind Compass MP 601 Month trial$12.991 Year
  • Wind Compass Premium$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$24.99
None

SpinVane

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wind Compass free?
Wind Compass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SpinVane free?
SpinVane costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Wind Compass or SpinVane have ads?
Wind Compass shows ads; SpinVane does not.
Which is updated more often, Wind Compass or SpinVane?
Wind Compass ships an update every 2 months, and SpinVane daily. Most recently, Wind Compass was updated on September 30, 2026 and SpinVane on September 29, 2026.

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