# Windy.com vs NOAA AWC Aviation Weather

The clearest difference is rating: Windy.com at 4.8 against NOAA AWC Aviation Weather's 4.1. Windy.com also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 53%) and ads (none vs shown). NOAA AWC Aviation Weather's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Windy.com sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and NOAA AWC Aviation Weather sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 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 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Windy.com has 80K ratings behind it against 42, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Windy.com's written reviews are positive against 53% of NOAA AWC Aviation Weather's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Windy.com | NOAA AWC Aviation Weather |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (80K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windycom/id1161387262/reviews)** | [4.1 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noaa-awc-aviation-weather/id1250806490/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **80K** | 42 |
| Positive reviews | **89.0% of reviews** | 52.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | — |
| Size | 173 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Windyty, SE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1161387261) | [Andrea Bisegna](https://appshunter.io/developer/1069174556) |

## What reviewers say

### Windy.com

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

**Currently charting:** #2 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, iPhone Duo 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


### NOAA AWC Aviation Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noaa-awc-aviation-weather/id1250806490)

Access live aviation weather data including METAR, TAF, and NOTAMs for airports worldwide. Manage favorite airports, discover nearby locations, and view routes on a map. Offers premium features for enhanced learning and ad removal.

**Highlights:** METAR and TAF reports, NOTAMs and Winds Aloft, Airport details (ICAO, IATA, coordinates), Sunrise, sunset, and moon phase, Favorite airport management, Route planning and map view, Weather alerts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No ADS Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.49 | per month |
| Get them both | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | one-time |
| Annual Subscription | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Windy.com free?

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

### Is NOAA AWC Aviation Weather free?

NOAA AWC Aviation Weather is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Windy.com is rated higher. Windy.com averages 4.8 out of 5 from 80K ratings, while NOAA AWC Aviation Weather averages 4.1 from 42 ratings.

### Do Windy.com or NOAA AWC Aviation Weather have ads?

NOAA AWC Aviation Weather shows ads; Windy.com does not.

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

Windy.com ships an update every 3 weeks, and NOAA AWC Aviation Weather every 3 weeks. Most recently, Windy.com was updated on November 8, 2026 and NOAA AWC Aviation Weather on November 2, 2026.

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