# Weather vs Windy.com

Weather and Windy.com both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 89% of Windy.com's written reviews are positive against 50% of Weather's. Windy.com also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and chart position (#6 vs unranked). Weather's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ratings volume (1.9M vs 80K). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Windy.com sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Weather asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Weather against 4.8 for Windy.com. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Weather has 1.9M ratings behind it against 80K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Weather's written reviews are positive against 89% of Windy.com's.

Weather ships an update every 4 months, Windy.com every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Weather | Windy.com |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather/id1069513131/reviews) | **[4.8 (80K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windycom/id1161387262/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.9M** | 80K |
| Positive reviews | 50.2% of reviews | **89.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#6** |
| Size | 10 MB | 173 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Apple](https://appshunter.io/developer/284417353) | [Windyty, SE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1161387261) |

## What reviewers say

### Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather/id1069513131)

Get detailed weather forecasts, including hourly and 10-day outlooks for temperature, precipitation, and wind. Explore weather patterns with interactive maps and receive timely alerts for severe conditions. Track air quality, sun and moon cycles, and historical trends to plan ahead.

**Highlights:** Hourly and 10-day forecasts, Severe weather alerts, Interactive weather maps, Precipitation and wind tracking, Air quality information, Sun and moon tracking, Historical weather trends

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Beautiful and modern design
- 📊 Detailed weather information
- 🌍 Global weather coverage
- 🔍 Helpful weather alerts

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Inaccurate weather forecasts
- ⏱️ Slow to update weather data
- 🌧️ Inconsistent rain/snow predictions
- 🤔 Confusing user interface

**Reported bugs**

- Location detection issues
- Crashes and freezes on some devices
- Delayed weather notifications

**Requested features**

- Add hourly precipitation details
- Integrate weather history and time machine
- Improve radar map visualization
- Allow more customization options


### Windy.com

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

**Currently charting:** #6 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 Weather free?

Weather is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Windy.com free?

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

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

Windy.com is rated higher. Weather averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.9M ratings, while Windy.com averages 4.8 from 80K ratings.

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

Neither Weather nor Windy.com shows ads.

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

Weather ships an update every 4 months, and Windy.com every 3 weeks. Most recently, Weather was updated on October 23, 2026 and Windy.com on October 22, 2026.

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