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Wind Compass

Weather • Maple Media • ⭐ 4.30 • 100,000+

Version 1.11.0(97) Everyone

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Permissions Explained 11 permissions requested View details

This app requests 11 permissions. The table below explains what each permission may allow and what users should review before installing.

Status	Permission	What it means	Why it may be used	User safety note
ℹ️ Review	Approximate Location (network Based) approximate location (network-based)	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Precise Location (gps And Network Based) precise location (GPS and network-based)	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Read The Contents Of Your Usb Storage read the contents of your USB storage	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Modify Or Delete The Contents Of Your Usb Storage modify or delete the contents of your USB storage	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	View Wi Fi Connections view Wi-Fi connections	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	View Network Connections view network connections	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Full Network Access full network access	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Control Vibration control vibration	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Prevent Device From Sleeping prevent device from sleeping	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Read Google Service Configuration read Google service configuration	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Receive Data From Internet receive data from Internet	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.

About Wind Compass

Do you ever need to know the wind speed & direction for your current location? Or are you ever curious about how windy it without having to run outside? Want to known when the sun will rise, or what time to watch the sun set? Now you can with Wind Compass! Wind Compass is simple to use—just set your location and the app will show you current weather conditions. No fuss, no configuration, just quick & easy weather reports. Wind Compass Features • Select from several Wind Speed readings: miles per hour or kilometers per hour; knots, Beaufort Wind Force or even meters per second • Select Compass Magnetic Declination, either True North or Magnetic North • Select Temperature measurement to display Fahrenheit or Celsius • Toggle the Wind Indicator from “Blowing To” to “Coming From” Weather Forecast Features • View current temperature as well as estimated Highs & Lows for the day • Check times for sunrise & sunset, even see "First Light" and "Last light" times • See a 24-Hour Forecast as well as 7-Day Forecast showing: time, estimated temperature, estimated wind speed & direction, and what the chance of precipitation is • Look up historical weather data to view weather conditions for specific dates in history Custom Background Settings Customize your experience by selecting from the many different background types: vibrant colors, map backgrounds, rear-camera overlay, and even color gradients that dynamically adjust from warm to cool tones based on the temperature of your current location. BONUS—Wind Compass always points North, so you’ll always know which direction your facing, whether inside or out. Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. Forecast Information Powered by Apple Weather Apple Weather is a trademark of Apple Inc. If you have any issues with Wind Compass please email [email protected] for fast & friendly support. You can also submit a feature request or bug report directly from the app Settings menu. • Privacy Policy: https://maplemedia.io/privacy/ • Terms of Use: https://maplemedia.io/terms-of-service/

What Wind Compass Is Used For

Wind Compass appears to be a weather app focused on quick checks of local wind conditions and related forecast details on a phone. Based on the metadata, it is commonly used to see current wind speed and direction for a selected location, along with temperature, daily highs and lows, sunrise and sunset times, and short-term forecast information. It may be useful when you want a simple weather readout without opening a more complex app.

The app also seems aimed at users who want weather data in different units and formats. It supports options such as miles per hour, kilometers per hour, knots, Beaufort wind force, and meters per second, plus Fahrenheit or Celsius. The permission list includes precise and approximate location, which suggests it uses your device location to show local conditions. It also includes network access, which would be consistent with pulling forecast and historical weather data from the internet. The metadata mentions background GPS use, so it may be more relevant for people who want ongoing location-based weather checks, though that can affect battery life.

Common uses

Check current wind speed and direction for your location
View temperature, highs and lows, and precipitation chance
Look up sunrise, sunset, first light, and last light times
Switch between multiple wind and temperature units
Review 24-hour and 7-day forecast details
Access historical weather data for past dates
Use a compass-style view that always points north

Best for:

Quick weather checks Wind tracking Outdoor planning Phone use Location-based weather

Related tags

24 hour forecast 7 day forecast compass app forecast app gps weather historical weather location weather phone app sunrise sunset temperature units weather app wind direction wind speed

App Details

Package:
com.anapaapps.android.windcompass

Category:
Weather

Developer:
Maple Media

Version:
1.11.0(97)

Updated:
Jul 27, 2025

Min Android:
8.0

Age Rating:
Everyone

Contains Ads:
Yes

In-App Purchases:
Yes

Official Listing

Official listing available on Google Play
Package name: com.anapaapps.android.windcompass
Age rating: Everyone

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How to Download Wind Compass

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