Comparison

Wind Forecast App vs Wind Compass

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Wind Forecast App

Features
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Master the Wind with Wind Forecast App – Precision Wind & Weather Tracking for Air, Sea & Land. Whether you're flying, sailing, fishing, or launching a drone, Wind Forecast App gives you the real-time wind and weather data you need to plan confidently and stay safe. Wind Forecast App is your fast, accurate, and easy-to-use tool for tracking wind direction, speed, and weather conditions—anytime, anywhere. Perfect for: • Aviators & paragliders • Sailors & boaters • Kite & wind surfers • Drone operators • Anglers • Climbers & outdoor adventurers Key Features: • Accurate Wind & Weather Forecasts – Know wind direction, speed, temperature, and more with reliable data. • Historical Data – Access past wind patterns to better plan your route or activity. • Favorites – Save and revisit your preferred locations with a single tap. • Customizable Units & Settings – Tailor your experience to fit your gear and region. • Minimal, Fast Interface – Designed for use on the go, with no distractions. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Wind Compass

Track live wind conditions and forecasts with a clear compass interface. Get detailed 24-hour and 6-day outlooks, global location data, and customizable units. Receive real-time wind alerts for specific conditions.

Highlights
  • Live wind speed and direction
  • Detailed 24-hour and 6-day forecasts
  • Global location search
  • Customizable wind alerts (Premium)
  • Multiple unit options (m/s, km/h, mph, knots)
  • Dark Mode support
Features
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Wind Compass gives you live wind speed, direction and wind chill on one clean compass, plus the forecast you need to plan your next session. Built for sailing, surfing, kitesurfing, flying and everyday weather checks. KEY FEATURES - Live wind compass: current speed, direction, gusts and wind chill at a glance. - Kite Weather: a 0-100 conditions score and a clear chart showing the best window to get out. - On-device AI summary: today's wind in one plain-language sentence, generated privately on your phone. - Interactive forecast: drag across the chart to inspect conditions, and switch between 24 hour, 3 day and 7 day views to plan as far ahead as you need. - Wind alerts (Premium): pick a speed threshold and compass direction, and we check live conditions hourly so you get alerted the moment the wind lines up. - Global coverage: search and save locations worldwide. - Your units, your style: m/s, km/h, mph or knots, with wind particle effects and Dark Mode support. Whether you are rigging a sail, checking the surf, planning a flight or just deciding what to wear, Wind Compass keeps you ahead of the wind. Terms: https://nohrgroup.com/app-terms.htm Privacy: https://nohrgroup.com/app-privacy.htm

Screenshots

Wind Forecast App4 screens
Wind Compass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Wind Compass at none against Wind Forecast App's shown. Wind Forecast App's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Wind Forecast App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Wind Compass sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wind Forecast App ships an update every 2 weeks, Wind Compass every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Wind Forecast App versus Wind Compass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWind Forecast AppWind Compass
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (5 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB6 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperNextStack LLCDaniel Nohr

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Wind Forecast App

Subscriptions2
  • Premium(Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • Premium(Yearly)7 Days trial$14.991 Year
2 purchases

Wind Compass

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Plan3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Annual Plan$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Wind Forecast App free?
Wind Forecast App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wind Compass free?
Wind Compass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Wind Forecast App or Wind Compass have ads?
Wind Forecast App shows ads; Wind Compass does not.
Which is updated more often, Wind Forecast App or Wind Compass?
Wind Forecast App ships an update every 2 weeks, and Wind Compass every 4 months. Most recently, Wind Forecast App was updated on October 6, 2026 and Wind Compass on October 24, 2026.

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