# Wind Compass

> Live wind compass shows you wind direction, wind speed & daily weather forecasts

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.anapaapps.android.windcompass](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.anapaapps.android.windcompass)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.anapaapps.android.windcompass`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Maple Media
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 341,511
- **Rating:** 4.41 / 5 (2,407 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.11.0(97)
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-08
- **First published:** 2018-02-14
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 82 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-24
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.anapaapps.android.windcompass)
- **Website:** [https://maplemedia.io](https://maplemedia.io/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://maplemedia.io/privacy/](https://maplemedia.io/privacy/)

## Description

**Wind Compass** is your easy-to-use Chrome extension for live wind direction, wind speed, and detailed weather updates. Simply set your location to receive current weather conditions without any complex setup. It offers multiple wind speed metrics such as miles per hour, kilometers per hour, knots, and more, along with true north or magnetic north compass options.

View current temperature, daily highs and lows, and detailed 24-hour and 7-day forecasts including chance of precipitation. Track sunrise, sunset, first light, and last light times easily. Customize the interface with various background options like vibrant colors, map views, and dynamic temperature-based gradients. Bonus: Wind Compass always points north, making orientation effortless indoors or outdoors.

Powered by Apple Weather and designed for simplicity and accuracy, Wind Compass is ideal for anyone keen on tracking wind and weather at a glance. Please note, continuous GPS usage may impact battery life.

## Rankings

- #122,304 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.anapaapps.android.windcompass.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.applovin.array.apphub.permission.BIND_APPHUB_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET_COMMON_DATA`
- `com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ_APP_INFO`

## Review summary

Users praise Wind Compass for accurate wind data and its usefulness for wind-related planning. However, the experience is heavily degraded by intrusive ads and subscription prompts, a disliked UI, and occasional crashes. Overall, the wind data is valued, but the app's monetization and UI problems drive some users away.

### Pros

- Very accurate wind speed data and reliable wind information.
- Useful for planning outdoor activities (e.g., kite flying, boating, RV trips) due to wind data.
- Generally easy to use and provides valuable weather information.
- Overall helpful and praised as a useful tool by many users.

### Cons

- Intrusive, excessive ads and pop-ups that disrupt usage (including video/game-like ads and porn ads).
- Subscription prompts/upgrades that interrupt workflow and make the free version barely usable.
- Poor user interface (UI) and navigation issues.
- Occasional bugs/crashes or black screens, sometimes linked to ads or post-subscription issues.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.anapaapps.android.windcompass)