# WillyWeather — Accurate local weather > Detailed, hyper-local weather forecasts and observational data for the US. (iPhone/iPad app by WillyWeather (AU) Pty Ltd.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/willyweather/id592978502 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [WillyWeather (AU) Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/592978505) - Category: Weather, Utilities - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.80/5 from 22,578 App Store ratings · 542 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 16.0 · 144 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2013-12-21 - Data updated: 2026-08-28 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/willyweather/id592978502/reviews.md ## What is WillyWeather? YOUR LOCAL WEATHER SERVICE WillyWeather organizes the world's weather data into the most valuable local information. The app includes radar, satellite, detailed wind, rain, tide, swell and UV forecasts, as well as moon phases, and sunrise and sunset times. Going beyond the average weather service, we process and fine-tune forecast data to the specific coordinates of thousands of locations including all suburbs, towns, beaches, rivers, parks, lakes and islands. WEATHER DATA • WEATHER - Six-day NOAA weather forecasts tailored to each location including min/max temperatures, and detailed weather descriptions. • RADAR - Raw NOAA radar data, refined, processed and integrated with iOS maps. • SATELLITE - National satellite view, displaying cloud cover for the entire US, integrated with iOS maps. • TIDES - The most comprehensive tide times system in the USA, bringing together NOAA standard port data with offsets generated for specific locations by WillyWeather. Includes every beach in the US, and many river systems and inlets. • WIND -The most accurate global wind forecast model gathered from NOAA, interpolated to the exact coordinates for each location, and vetted against real-time wind observations to deliver the best performing information. • UV - Hourly UV index forecasts, including alerts outlining extreme conditions when there is risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. • MOON PHASES - Full moon and new moon phases, illumination and rise and set times. Deeply integrated with tidal data. • RAINFALL - Intuitive visual indication of rainfall probability for the week ahead. • SWELL - Swell height, period and direction for each beach and surf spot in the USA. • SUNRISE SUNSET - Sunrise and sunset times with first light and last light. • REAL TIME observational data - with trends for all locations including current temperature, feels-like temperature, rain today, rain last hour, humidity, pressure, wind speed, wind direction, wind gusts and dew point. • NOAA WARNINGS - Easily accessible and specifically targeted to the locations affected. FEATURES • Interactive rainfall radar, using iOS maps: pan and zoom like you've always wanted through the national NOAA radar network, to see exactly where rain is falling around you, or your favorite locations. Our mapping features provide more control and detail than any other US weather resource. • Stunning, interactive tide, swell, and wind forecast graphs which allow you to easily interpret the conditions at your favorite surf beach, secret fishing spot or upcoming hike - in real-time, and up to seven days in the future. We're particularly proud of our graphs, we pushed the boundaries to provide you with more context, and more detail for each weather type. • A beautiful, simple and organized interface in which the weather data that is important to you is easy to find, consume, and interact with. Our goal was to present accurate and relevant weather information to you, as quickly, and easily as possible. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ ## Key features - Hyper-local weather forecasts - Interactive rainfall radar - Detailed tide and swell data - Global wind forecast model - Hourly UV index forecasts - Real-time observational data - NOAA warnings ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | WillyWeather+ (Yearly) | $36.00 | per year | | WillyWeather+ (Monthly) | $4.00 | per month | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Ad Removal | $3.99 | one-time | ## Chart rankings - #190 in Top Free · Weather (US App Store) - #106 in Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store) ## What do users think of WillyWeather? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🚀 Accurate and reliable weather data - 👍 Comprehensive set of features (tides, wind, UV index, etc.) - 🌈 Intuitive and user-friendly interface - 💰 Good value for money (ad-free version) **Cons** - 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs - 🗺️ Inaccurate location detection and weather data for some areas - 🕰️ Slow to load and update information - 🔌 Apple Watch app issues (crashes, lack of complications) **Commonly reported bugs** - Tide data inaccuracies in some locations - Inconsistent rain/wind forecast information - Inability to switch between saved locations easily **Most requested features** - Home screen widgets - Ability to customize main screen layout - Live lightning map integration - More granular control over notifications ## Recent user reviews (10 of 542) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/willyweather/id592978502/reviews.md ### 5/5 — My go to *2026-08-25, version 3.3.4* I have a few weather apps on my phone, but WillyWeather is the one I use 90% of the time. I particularly like the radar as it is spot on. And the overall presentation is easy to read in one glimpse. ### 1/5 — Terrible scam ads *2026-08-25, version 3.3.4* The ads don’t appear to be properly screened - be careful of malicious redirects and scam ads. ### 5/5 — APPRECIATION:- *2026-08-24, version 3.3.4* Always so, so accurate💪👍. ### 3/5 — Willy Weather *2026-08-21, version 3.3.4* I be give 👍👍 to the Willy weather App It’s a great opportunity for me to be able to get the best and the worst weather in my area Thanks so Much ### 1/5 — No ads is BS *2026-08-19, version 3.3.4* I am a paid subscriber but I still receive ads. When I selected Feedback & Support, it shows “no email on this device” which is BS. I searched all my settings, including for this app, and there are no email settings to enable or change. I will not renew. ### 5/5 — Awesome app and Apple Watch compatibility *2026-08-15, version 3.3.4* I’ve been looking for a weather app that actually showed me factual data. I think this one might be it. The watch complications work perfectly. So much better than all those ad-laden apps begging for subscriptions. ### 5/5 — Brilliant *2026-08-14, version 3.3.4* Love this app ### 4/5 — Needs an anti age-ist intervention *2026-08-13, version 3.3.4* Generally a great app but the text is insanely small and folks who need to know whats happening with the wind and weather don’t always have their spectacles handy - not good enough people 🧐🧐 ### 5/5 — Great weather app *2026-08-11, version 3.3.4* Great weather app. Easy to use and latest update is really fast and smooth to use. ### 1/5 — Contains adult ads that cannot be removed unless paid *2026-08-10, version 3.3.4* The ads are for all weird adult objects that makes checking the app in front of anyone embarrassing. I use foreign websites to buy electronics so I’m not sure why they are advertising other things. ## Frequently asked questions about WillyWeather ### What kind of weather information does this app provide? This app offers a comprehensive suite of weather data, including six-day NOAA weather forecasts with temperature and detailed descriptions, raw NOAA radar and satellite views, precise tide times for beaches and waterways, accurate global wind forecasts, hourly UV index predictions, moon phases, rainfall probability, swell data for surf spots, and sunrise/sunset times. ### How does this app differ from other weather services? It distinguishes itself by processing and fine-tuning global weather data to the specific coordinates of thousands of locations, including suburbs, towns, beaches, rivers, parks, lakes, and islands. The app also features interactive radar, detailed graphs for tides, swell, and wind, and presents information in a clean, organized interface. ### Is this app free to use? The app is available for free download and use. However, it does offer in-app purchases, which may unlock additional features or content for users who wish to enhance their experience. ### What locations does the app cover? The app provides hyper-local weather data for thousands of locations across the USA, including all suburbs, towns, beaches, rivers, parks, lakes, and islands. It specifically mentions comprehensive tide times for every beach in the US and many river systems and inlets. ### Can I see real-time weather conditions? Yes, the app includes real-time observational data for all locations. This data covers current temperature, feels-like temperature, rain today, rain in the last hour, humidity, pressure, wind speed and direction, wind gusts, and dew point, providing an up-to-the-minute snapshot of conditions. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.3.4 — 2026-08-06 For users updating from 3.3.0/3.3.1/3.3.2/3.3.3 to 3.3.4: - General bug fixes stability updates For users updating from 3.3.0 to 3.3.1: - Fixes intermittent crashes - Improves wayfinding for the map screen by helping users find the new layers screen For users updating from 3.2.1: Big update, this one. The headline is Layers: interactive weather maps built right into the app. NEW • Layers. Satellite, wind, wind gust, swell, rainfall, UV and more, opening framed to your location. Pins you drop sync across your devices. • Offline forecasts for WillyWeather Plus subscribers. No internet? Your most recent forecast is still there. • The live cam map now has a button to get back to the camera list. FASTER & SMOOTHER • The forecast shows as soon as it loads instead of waiting on maps and cameras. On a slow connection this can save a good 10-20 seconds. • If your connection is struggling, you'll get a retry option after a few seconds, not an endless spinner. • We also cut CPU usage, fixed memory leaks, and stopped GPS from draining your battery in the background. • Skip back or forward on a cam, and you'll now see how far you jumped. FIXED • Duplicate severe weather warning notifications. • Rain alerts open the map at the alert location, even if you've travelled away from it. • Current wind conditions disappeared in calm or variable winds. • The Sun forecast was blank at far-northern spots like Anchorage. • Moon widgets showed the wrong image during the waxing gibbous phase. • The River Level graph showed yesterday's data after midnight, and didn't resize when you rotated an iPad. • Swell and Tides screens could go blank or wrongly report "no data". • Wind and swell graphs lost hourly detail on the 3 and 5 day views. • Stale dates and the occasional freeze after the app sat in the background for a long time. • Brief error flashes on first launch and when switching countries. • The custom default graph refreshes as soon as you reset or enable it. • Pinch-zooming the map no longer drops an accidental pin. • Changing country in Settings now takes you to location selection like it should. • Apple Watch: complications that stopped updating, clipped pressure values on small faces, and hourly complications showing a logo placeholder. • Free users could get stuck on an endless loading screen while offline. WillyWeather now requires iOS 16 or later. Layers needs iOS 17. ### 3.3.3 — 2026-08-03 For users updating from 3.3.0/3.3.1/3.3.2 to 3.3.3: - Stability updates For users updating from 3.3.0 to 3.3.1: - Fixes intermittent crashes - Improves wayfinding for the map screen by helping users find the new layers screen For users updating from 3.2.1: Big update, this one. The headline is Layers: interactive weather maps built right into the app. NEW • Layers. Satellite, wind, wind gust, swell, rainfall, UV and more, opening framed to your location. Pins you drop sync across your devices. • Offline forecasts for WillyWeather Plus subscribers. No internet? Your most recent forecast is still there. • The live cam map now has a button to get back to the camera list. FASTER & SMOOTHER • The forecast shows as soon as it loads instead of waiting on maps and cameras. On a slow connection this can save a good 10-20 seconds. • If your connection is struggling, you'll get a retry option after a few seconds, not an endless spinner. • We also cut CPU usage, fixed memory leaks, and stopped GPS from draining your battery in the background. • Skip back or forward on a cam, and you'll now see how far you jumped. FIXED • Duplicate severe weather warning notifications. • Rain alerts open the map at the alert location, even if you've travelled away from it. • Current wind conditions disappeared in calm or variable winds. • The Sun forecast was blank at far-northern spots like Anchorage. • Moon widgets showed the wrong image during the waxing gibbous phase. • The River Level graph showed yesterday's data after midnight, and didn't resize when you rotated an iPad. • Swell and Tides screens could go blank or wrongly report "no data". • Wind and swell graphs lost hourly detail on the 3 and 5 day views. • Stale dates and the occasional freeze after the app sat in the background for a long time. • Brief error flashes on first launch and when switching countries. • The custom default graph refreshes as soon as you reset or enable it. • Pinch-zooming the map no longer drops an accidental pin. • Changing country in Settings now takes you to location selection like it should. • Apple Watch: complications that stopped updating, clipped pressure values on small faces, and hourly complications showing a logo placeholder. • Free users could get stuck on an endless loading screen while offline. WillyWeather now requires iOS 16 or later. Layers needs iOS 17. ### 3.3.2 — 2026-07-06 For users updating from 3.3.0 to 3.3.1: - Fixes intermittent crashes - Improves wayfinding for the map screen by helping users find the new layers screen For users updating from 3.2.1: Big update, this one. The headline is Layers: interactive weather maps built right into the app. NEW • Layers. Satellite, wind, wind gust, swell, rainfall, UV and more, opening framed to your location. Pins you drop sync across your devices. • Offline forecasts for WillyWeather Plus subscribers. No internet? Your most recent forecast is still there. • The live cam map now has a button to get back to the camera list. FASTER & SMOOTHER • The forecast shows as soon as it loads instead of waiting on maps and cameras. On a slow connection this can save a good 10-20 seconds. • If your connection is struggling, you'll get a retry option after a few seconds, not an endless spinner. • We also cut CPU usage, fixed memory leaks, and stopped GPS from draining your battery in the background. • Skip back or forward on a cam, and you'll now see how far you jumped. FIXED • Duplicate severe weather warning notifications. • Rain alerts open the map at the alert location, even if you've travelled away from it. • Current wind conditions disappeared in calm or variable winds. • The Sun forecast was blank at far-northern spots like Anchorage. • Moon widgets showed the wrong image during the waxing gibbous phase. • The River Level graph showed yesterday's data after midnight, and didn't resize when you rotated an iPad. • Swell and Tides screens could go blank or wrongly report "no data". • Wind and swell graphs lost hourly detail on the 3 and 5 day views. • Stale dates and the occasional freeze after the app sat in the background for a long time. • Brief error flashes on first launch and when switching countries. • The custom default graph refreshes as soon as you reset or enable it. • Pinch-zooming the map no longer drops an accidental pin. • Changing country in Settings now takes you to location selection like it should. • Apple Watch: complications that stopped updating, clipped pressure values on small faces, and hourly complications showing a logo placeholder. • Free users could get stuck on an endless loading screen while offline. WillyWeather now requires iOS 16 or later. Layers needs iOS 17. ### 3.3.1 — 2026-06-26 For users updating from 3.3.0: - Fixes intermittent crashes For users updating from 3.2.1: Big update, this one. The headline is Layers: interactive weather maps built right into the app. NEW • Layers. Satellite, wind, wind gust, swell, rainfall, UV and more, opening framed to your location. Pins you drop sync across your devices. • Offline forecasts for WillyWeather Plus subscribers. No internet? Your most recent forecast is still there. • The live cam map now has a button to get back to the camera list. FASTER & SMOOTHER • The forecast shows as soon as it loads instead of waiting on maps and cameras. On a slow connection this can save a good 10-20 seconds. • If your connection is struggling, you'll get a retry option after a few seconds, not an endless spinner. • We also cut CPU usage, fixed memory leaks, and stopped GPS from draining your battery in the background. • Skip back or forward on a cam, and you'll now see how far you jumped. FIXED • Duplicate severe weather warning notifications. • Rain alerts open the map at the alert location, even if you've travelled away from it. • Current wind conditions disappeared in calm or variable winds. • The Sun forecast was blank at far-northern spots like Anchorage. • Moon widgets showed the wrong image during the waxing gibbous phase. • The River Level graph showed yesterday's data after midnight, and didn't resize when you rotated an iPad. • Swell and Tides screens could go blank or wrongly report "no data". • Wind and swell graphs lost hourly detail on the 3 and 5 day views. • Stale dates and the occasional freeze after the app sat in the background for a long time. • Brief error flashes on first launch and when switching countries. • The custom default graph refreshes as soon as you reset or enable it. • Pinch-zooming the map no longer drops an accidental pin. • Changing country in Settings now takes you to location selection like it should. • Apple Watch: complications that stopped updating, clipped pressure values on small faces, and hourly complications showing a logo placeholder. • Free users could get stuck on an endless loading screen while offline. WillyWeather now requires iOS 16 or later. Layers needs iOS 17. ### 3.3.0 — 2026-06-15 Big update, this one. The headline is Layers: interactive weather maps built right into the app. NEW • Layers. Satellite, wind, wind gust, swell, rainfall, UV and more, opening framed to your location. Pins you drop sync across your devices. • Offline forecasts for WillyWeather Plus subscribers. No internet? Your most recent forecast is still there. • The live cam map now has a button to get back to the camera list. FASTER & SMOOTHER • The forecast shows as soon as it loads instead of waiting on maps and cameras. On a slow connection this can save a good 10-20 seconds. • If your connection is struggling, you'll get a retry option after a few seconds, not an endless spinner. • We also cut CPU usage, fixed memory leaks, and stopped GPS from draining your battery in the background. • Skip back or forward on a cam, and you'll now see how far you jumped. FIXED • Duplicate severe weather warning notifications. • Rain alerts open the map at the alert location, even if you've travelled away from it. • Current wind conditions disappeared in calm or variable winds. • The Sun forecast was blank at far-northern spots like Anchorage. • Moon widgets showed the wrong image during the waxing gibbous phase. • The River Level graph showed yesterday's data after midnight, and didn't resize when you rotated an iPad. • Swell and Tides screens could go blank or wrongly report "no data". • Wind and swell graphs lost hourly detail on the 3 and 5 day views. • Stale dates and the occasional freeze after the app sat in the background for a long time. • Brief error flashes on first launch and when switching countries. • The custom default graph refreshes as soon as you reset or enable it. • Pinch-zooming the map no longer drops an accidental pin. • Changing country in Settings now takes you to location selection like it should. • Apple Watch: complications that stopped updating, clipped pressure values on small faces, and hourly complications showing a logo placeholder. • Free users could get stuck on an endless loading screen while offline. WillyWeather now requires iOS 16 or later. 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