Comparison

True Wind Pro 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

True Wind Pro

Features
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True Wind Pro is a precise nautical wind calculator and training tool designed for sailors, navigators, and marine students. Convert apparent wind into true wind direction and speed using the classic nautical-school vector method — clearly visualized and easy to understand. Key Features • True wind direction (TWD) and speed (TWS) calculation • Apparent wind (AWA / AWS) support • Atmospheric pressure readings using the iPhone’s built-in barometer sensor • Pressure history with date and time • Easy access to pressure, wind direction, and wind force values for entering into the ship’s deck logbook on the bridge • Interactive radar and wind triangle plot • Step-by-step vector construction (nautical-school method) • Reverse calculator: find heading for a target apparent wind angle • Beaufort scale interpretation • Clean, distraction-free interface optimized for marine use Designed for Learning & Practice True Wind Pro doesn’t just give you numbers — it shows how the result is constructed. Perfect for sailing schools, exam preparation, and real-world navigation planning. The app also helps with practical bridge routines by making atmospheric pressure, wind direction, and wind force easy to check and enter into the ship’s deck logbook. Free & Pro You can perform 5 free calculations to try the app. Unlock True Wind Pro – Lifetime to get unlimited calculations forever with a one-time purchase. No subscriptions. No ads. Ideal for sailors, skippers, students, navigators, and anyone who wants to truly understand wind mechanics at sea.

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. - 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

True Wind Pro4 screens
Wind Compass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: True Wind Pro at every 2 weeks against Wind Compass's every 5 months. True Wind Pro also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17). On price, ads, 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. True Wind Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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

True Wind Pro ships an update every 2 weeks, Wind Compass every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
True Wind Pro versus Wind Compass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrue Wind ProWind Compass
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.3 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPaulina PraciakDaniel Nohr

In-app purchases

1 purchases

True Wind Pro

One-time1
  • Unlimited Calculations$1.99
2 purchases

Wind Compass

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

Questions

Is True Wind Pro free?
True Wind Pro 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 True Wind Pro or Wind Compass have ads?
Neither True Wind Pro nor Wind Compass shows ads.
Which is updated more often, True Wind Pro or Wind Compass?
True Wind Pro ships an update every 2 weeks, and Wind Compass every 5 months. Most recently, True Wind Pro was updated on September 6, 2026 and Wind Compass on September 21, 2026.

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