# 彩云天气Pro vs Windy.com

The clearest difference is price: Windy.com at Free against 彩云天气Pro's $14.99. Windy.com also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 45%) and rating (4.8 vs 2.7). On update cadence, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Windy.com is free to download; 彩云天气Pro costs $14.99 up front. 彩云天气Pro sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month 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.

Windy.com holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Windy.com has 80K ratings behind it against 232, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of 彩云天气Pro's written reviews are positive against 89% of Windy.com's.

彩云天气Pro ships an update fortnightly, Windy.com every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 彩云天气Pro | Windy.com |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $14.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.7 (232 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro/id1067198688/reviews) | **[4.8 (80K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windycom/id1161387262/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 232 | **80K** |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews | **89.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #20 | **#4** |
| Size | 188 MB | 173 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beijing ColorfulClouds Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1019385517) | [Windyty, SE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1161387261) |

## What reviewers say

### 彩云天气Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro/id1067198688)

**Currently charting:** #20 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

Get hyper-local weather forecasts with street-level accuracy, including minute-by-minute rain predictions and air quality monitoring. Track weather patterns with real-time satellite imagery and detailed maps. Receive exclusive rain notifications and enjoy an ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Exclusive rain notifications, Ad-free experience, Minute-to-minute rainfall forecast, Street-level accuracy, China rainfall map, China air pollution map, Real-time satellite imagery

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SVIP auto-renew annually | $0.99 | per month |
| SVIP auto-renew annually | $1.49 | per month |
| SVIP auto-renew quarterly | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| SVIP auto-renew yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| SVIP auto-renew annually | $12.99 | per year |
| SVIP auto-renew annually | $13.99 | per year |
| 50 Conversations | $0.99 | one-time |
| 150 Conversations | $2.99 | one-time |
| Quarterly SVIP | $2.99 | one-time |
| 100 Days SVIP | $2.99 | one-time |
| 250 Conversations | $4.99 | one-time |
| 500 Conversations | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1-Year SVIP | $12.99 | one-time |
| 575 Days SVIP | $12.99 | one-time |
| 545 Days SVIP | $12.99 | one-time |
| Annual Special SVIP | $12.99 | one-time |
| 1125 Days SVIP | $24.99 | one-time |
| 3-Year SVIP | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and clean interface
- 🚀 Accurate weather forecasts
- 💡 Useful weather radar feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Aggressive advertising even for paid users
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💰 Overpriced subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- Persistent 'update required' notifications on latest version
- Lockscreen widget not working after updates
- Inaccurate location detection

**Requested features**

- Landscape mode support for iPad
- Customizable weather widget for iOS
- AQI data in multiple standards
- Global weather map support


### Windy.com

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

**Currently charting:** #4 Top Free · Weather, #13 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 彩云天气Pro free?

彩云天气Pro costs $14.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Windy.com free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 彩云天气Pro or Windy.com?

Windy.com is rated higher. 彩云天气Pro averages 2.7 out of 5 from 232 ratings, while Windy.com averages 4.8 from 80K ratings.

### Do 彩云天气Pro or Windy.com have ads?

彩云天气Pro shows ads; Windy.com does not.

### Which is updated more often, 彩云天气Pro or Windy.com?

彩云天气Pro ships an update fortnightly, and Windy.com every 3 weeks. Most recently, 彩云天气Pro was updated on October 22, 2026 and Windy.com on October 23, 2026.

### Which is more popular, 彩云天气Pro or Windy.com?

彩云天气Pro currently peaks at #20 in the App Store charts, and Windy.com at #4. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*