Wind Compass vs HumidiCast
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
HumidiCast
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HumidiCast shows you exactly how humid it is right now — not just the temperature — plus where it's headed for the next 48 hours and the next 7 days. Humidity affects how the air actually feels, how your hair behaves, how well you sleep, and whether a room feels stuffy or comfortable. HumidiCast puts that number front and center, described in plain terms from Very Dry to Very Humid, so you don't have to guess what "68%" means. FEATURES Current Humidity See the exact percentage for your location right now, with a plain-language description of what it means. 48-Hour Forecast Scroll through hour-by-hour humidity for the next two days. 7-Day Outlook Check the daily min/max humidity range for the week ahead. No Ads, No Paywall Every forecast is free. HumidiCast is supported entirely through optional one-time tips — donations never unlock features or remove anything, because nothing is locked to begin with. Built for Privacy No accounts, no sign-in, no tracking. Your location is only used to fetch your forecast. Weather data provided by Open-Meteo.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: HumidiCast at none against Wind Compass's shown. HumidiCast also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). Wind Compass's advantage is chart position (#109 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Wind Compass sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.19 per month and HumidiCast sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Wind Compass ships an update every 2 months, HumidiCast every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Wind Compass | HumidiCast |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (23K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 63.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 23K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #109 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 121 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | +4 |
| Developer | Maple Media Apps, LLC | Andrew Meyers |
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
HumidiCast
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Wind Compass
- Wind Compass Pro MP Monthly$3.191 Month
- Windcompass Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
- Wind Compass MP 20$10.491 Year
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- 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
- Remove Ads$24.99
HumidiCast
- Small Donation$0.99
- Medium Donation$1.99
- Large Donation$2.99









