# Wind Compass vs Windy.app

The clearest difference is ads: Windy.app at none against Wind Compass's shown. Windy.app also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and chart position (#6 vs #96). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wind Compass sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.19 per month and Windy.app sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Wind Compass against 4.7 for Windy.app. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23K and 73K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 64% and 65% positive.

Wind Compass ships an update every 2 months, Windy.app weekly. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wind Compass | Windy.app |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-compass/id662297095/reviews) | **[4.7 (73K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windyapp-wind-tides-radar/id997079492/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 23K | **73K** |
| Positive reviews | 63.7% of reviews | **64.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | #96 | **#6** |
| Size | 121 MB | 387 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maple Media Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289801633) | [Windy Weather World Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1375325329) |

## What reviewers say

### Wind Compass

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

**Currently charting:** #96 Top Grossing · Weather, #116 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


### Windy.app

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windyapp-wind-tides-radar/id997079492)

**Currently charting:** #6 Top Grossing · Weather, #14 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

This app provides detailed wind, wave, and weather forecasts for various outdoor activities. It offers historical data, real-time alerts, and a community feature for sharing conditions. Ideal for surfers, sailors, and other wind sports enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Wind report, forecast, and statistics, Wind alert and storm warnings, Weather history (2012-2024), Local NOAA forecast with 10-day prediction, Wave forecast for ocean and sea, Animated wind tracker and radar, Offline mode for forecast access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WINDY PRO access for 1 month | $9.99 | per month |
| WINDY PRO account - 1 month | $19.99 | per month |
| WINDY PRO account | $19.99 | per year |
| WINDY PRO account | $29.99 | per year |
| WINDY PRO account | $39.99 | per year |
| WINDY PRO account | $39.99 | per year |
| Windy.app Fishing Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| WINDY PRO account | $59.99 | per year |
| WINDY PRO access | $59.99 | per year |
| WINDY PRO account | $99.99 | per year |
| WINDY PRO account | $119.99 | per year |
| WINDY PRO account | $119.99 | per year |
| WINDY PRO account | $144.99 | per year |
| WINDY PRO account | $159.99 | per year |
| WINDY PRO account | $164.99 | per year |
| WINDY PRO account | $164.99 | per year |
| WINDY PRO account | $164.99 | per year |
| WINDY PRO account | $209.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌊 Accurate wind and weather forecasts
- 🔍 Ability to compare multiple weather models
- 🗺️ Detailed and customizable map views
- 🛥️ Useful for sailing, fishing, and other water sports
- 🔧 Responsive and helpful support team

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription fees
- 🤔 Confusing user interface for casual users
- 🔒 Difficulty cancelling subscriptions
- 🔄 Inconsistent data accuracy across locations
- 📢 Excessive notifications and upsell prompts

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after recent updates
- Saved locations and settings not syncing properly
- Incorrect weather data displayed in some areas

**Requested features**

- Add radar and precipitation overlays
- Improve tide and current data accuracy
- Introduce more affordable subscription options
- Provide better support for Apple Watch integration
- Allow more customization of the user interface


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wind Compass free?

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

### Is Windy.app free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Wind Compass or Windy.app?

Windy.app is rated higher. Wind Compass averages 4.6 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while Windy.app averages 4.7 from 73K ratings.

### Do Wind Compass or Windy.app have ads?

Wind Compass shows ads; Windy.app does not.

### Which is updated more often, Wind Compass or Windy.app?

Wind Compass ships an update every 2 months, and Windy.app weekly. Most recently, Wind Compass was updated on October 21, 2026 and Windy.app on October 21, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Wind Compass or Windy.app?

Wind Compass currently peaks at #96 in the App Store charts, and Windy.app at #6. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*