# Minimums vs Windy.com

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Windy.com at 79K against Minimums's 35. Windy.com also leads on chart position (#3 vs unranked). Minimums's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 16.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Minimums sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Windy.com sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Minimums against 4.8 for Windy.com. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Windy.com has 79K ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Minimums's written reviews are positive against 89% of Windy.com's.

Minimums ships an update fortnightly, Windy.com every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Minimums | Windy.com |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minimums-metartaf-analysis/id1059175803/reviews) | [4.8 (79K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windycom/id1161387262/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 35 | **79K** |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | **89.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#3** |
| Size | 14 MB | 172 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tailwheel Labs Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/295531447) | [Windyty, SE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1161387261) |

## What reviewers say

### Minimums

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minimums-metartaf-analysis/id1059175803)

This app analyzes aviation weather reports (METARs and TAFs) to determine if airport conditions meet your custom takeoff, landing, or alternate minimums. Set up personalized alerts for weather changes and view conditions on a map.

**Highlights:** View METARs and TAFs for global airports, Check custom takeoff, landing, and alternate minimums, Create custom weather change alerts, Customize units for visibility, wind, pressure, and temperature, Map view with flight category, ceiling, and visibility, Translated or raw METAR/TAF display, Sunrise, sunset, and night time information

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $6.99 | one-time |


### Windy.com

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windycom/id1161387262)

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Free · Weather, #11 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

This app offers advanced weather forecasting with over 50 detailed maps and 15 weather models, including live radar, satellite imagery, and hurricane tracking. It provides customizable alerts for storms, wind, and snow, making it ideal for outdoor activities and aviation.

**Highlights:** Live weather radar & satellite, Over 50 weather maps, 15+ weather models, Hurricane tracker, Customizable weather alerts, Aviation-specific forecasts, Air quality index

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Donate 3 EUR/USD a month | $2.99 | per month |
| Windy Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Donate 6 EUR/USD a month | $5.49 | per month |
| Windy Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Donate approx 5 EUR/USD | $4.99 | one-time |
| Donate approx 10 EUR/USD | $9.99 | one-time |
| Donate approx 20 EUR/USD | $19.99 | one-time |
| Windy Premium | $29.99 | one-time |
| Donate approx 50  EUR/USD | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌊 Accurate weather forecasts
- 🌍 Comprehensive global coverage
- 🔍 Detailed weather data and models
- 🛥️ Useful for marine/sailing activities
- 🛫 Valuable for aviation planning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Overwhelming number of features and options
- 🔍 Small text and cluttered interface on mobile
- 🤖 Occasional app crashes or stability issues
- 💰 Paywall for some advanced features
- 🌐 Lack of offline functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Map dragging issues on newer iPhone models
- Inconsistent temperature display units
- Premium features not always working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add weather front data on isobar charts
- Improve font size and layout for better readability
- Provide option to hide webcams or certain layers
- Implement weather warning notifications
- Add support for Apple Watch and other wearables


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Minimums free?

Minimums is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Windy.com free?

Windy.com is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Minimums or Windy.com?

Minimums and Windy.com are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 35 and 79K ratings respectively.

### Do Minimums or Windy.com have ads?

Neither Minimums nor Windy.com shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Minimums or Windy.com?

Minimums ships an update fortnightly, and Windy.com every 3 weeks. Most recently, Minimums was updated on September 9, 2026 and Windy.com on September 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*