# Wind Compass vs WindTrac

The clearest difference is ads: WindTrac at none against Wind Compass's shown. WindTrac also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). Wind Compass's advantage is ratings volume (23K vs 1) and chart position (#79 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and WindTrac sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

WindTrac 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.

Wind Compass ships an update every 2 months, WindTrac monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wind Compass | WindTrac |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/windtrac-marine-weather-map/id6763833379/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 63.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#79** | — |
| Size | 121 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maple Media Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289801633) | [Rivolu LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1086229238) |

## What reviewers say

### Wind Compass

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

**Currently charting:** #79 Top Grossing · Weather, #83 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


### WindTrac

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windtrac-marine-weather-map/id6763833379)

Visualize global wind, wave, and precipitation forecasts on an animated map. Understand complex weather patterns at a glance with detailed particle flow, color-coded speeds, and adjustable playback speeds. Access multiple professional forecast models for accurate, real-time weather insights.

**Highlights:** Animated wind, wave, and precipitation forecast maps, Global coverage with professional forecast models, Adjustable playback speeds for forecast evolution, Tap for exact conditions at any location, Offline support for all features, Choice of multiple professional forecast models

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WindTrac Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| WindTrac Pro Annual | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wind Compass free?

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

### Is WindTrac free?

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

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

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

### Do Wind Compass or WindTrac have ads?

Wind Compass shows ads; WindTrac does not.

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

Wind Compass ships an update every 2 months, and WindTrac monthly. Most recently, Wind Compass was updated on November 1, 2026 and WindTrac on October 31, 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.*