# Wind Compass vs Lightcast

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lightcast at none against Wind Compass's 8. Lightcast also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). Wind Compass's advantage is chart position (#88 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wind Compass sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.19 per month. Lightcast asks for nothing beyond the download.

Wind Compass ships an update every 2 months, Lightcast every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wind Compass | Lightcast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-compass/id662297095/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 63.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#88** | — |
| Size | 121 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maple Media Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289801633) | [Mock Gravity](https://appshunter.io/developer/1723633565) |

## What reviewers say

### Wind Compass

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

**Currently charting:** #88 Top Grossing · Weather, #100 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


### Lightcast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightcast/id6760000266)

**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 Lightcast free?

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

### Do Wind Compass or Lightcast have ads?

Wind Compass shows ads; Lightcast does not.

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

Wind Compass ships an update every 2 months, and Lightcast every 2 days. Most recently, Wind Compass was updated on October 16, 2026 and Lightcast on September 26, 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.*