# Wind Compass vs TheWeather

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TheWeather at 100% against Wind Compass's 64%. TheWeather also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). Wind Compass's advantage is ratings volume (23K vs 1) and chart position (#66 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. TheWeather asks for nothing beyond the download.

TheWeather 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. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Wind Compass's written reviews are positive against 100% of TheWeather's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wind Compass | TheWeather |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/theweather-simple-forecast/id6751839712/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 63.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#66** | — |
| Size | 121 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maple Media Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289801633) | [Justin Tilley](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788155464) |

## What reviewers say

### Wind Compass

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

**Currently charting:** #66 Top Free · Weather, #79 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


### TheWeather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/theweather-simple-forecast/id6751839712)

Get fast, accurate local weather updates with real-time conditions and daily/hourly forecasts. This app provides detailed information like temperature, rain, wind, UV index, and pollen in a clean, easy-to-read design. Track multiple locations with customizable units for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Accurate Apple WeatherKit data, Real-time local conditions, Daily and hourly forecasts, Detailed weather information, Simple and fast design, Saved locations, Customizable units

**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 TheWeather free?

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

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

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

### Do Wind Compass or TheWeather have ads?

Wind Compass shows ads; TheWeather does not.

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

Wind Compass ships an update every 2 months, and TheWeather every 2 months. Most recently, Wind Compass was updated on October 27, 2026 and TheWeather on October 20, 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.*