Comparison

Windy.com vs Ventusky

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Windy.com

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
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A UNIQUE WEATHER FORECAST VISUALISATION While most weather forecasting apps rely solely on free global models, Windy has gone a step further by investing heavily in the most accurate weather models available, always at the highest possible resolution, to deliver you the most accurate forecasts in the world. LIVE WEATHER APP - WEATHER RADAR & SATELLITE (Now with Precipitation Type & Lightning tracker) Radar is a highly valued tool for weather forecasting. To provide you with the most accurate radar imagery, we constantly expand our resources so that rain, snow, and storms don't catch you by surprise. Trusted radar sources include NOAA, Met Office, Météo France, DWD, JMA, IMD, BoM & more. The global satellite composite is created from NOAA, EUMETSAT & Himawari data. MORE THAN 50 WEATHER MAPS - Rain radar, Satellite and a unique combined layer of Radar & Satellite images (blue, infrared, visible) - Hurricane tracker, Weather warnings & Extreme forecast - Wind forecast: Wind speed, Wind gusts & Accumulation, models comparison, data from live Weather stations - Temperature: Humidity, Pressure, Dew point, live data from Weather stations - Rain: Thunder & storms, Rain accumulation, Thunderstorms, Precipitation type, CAPE-index - Aviation: Clouds, Cloud tops, Cloud base, Visibility (LIFR, IFR, MVFR, VFR), Fog, Icing, Clear air turbulence, Thermals, Freezing altitude - Marine Forecast: Waves, Swell, Wave power, Tide forecast, Currents, Sea temperature - Solar activity: Solar power, UV index, Wet-bulb temperature - Snow: Snow depth, New snow, Snow density - Air Quality: Air Quality Index (AQI) with Pollen (CAMS), NO2, PM 2.5, Aerosol, SO2, Ozone layer, Surface ozone, CO concentration, Dust mass - Soil moisture, Moisture anomaly, Drought intensity, Fire Danger, Fuel moisture MORE THAN 15 WEATHER MODELS Global weather models: - meteoblue - AI forecast - ECMWF - GFS by NOAA - ICON by DWD Local weather models: - HRRR by NOAA - NAM by NOAA - HRDPS by MSC - ICON-EU by DWD - ICON-D2 by DWD - UKV by Met Office - AROME-HD by Météo France - ALADIN by CHMI - NEMS by meteoblue - MSM by JMA - ACCESS-C by BoM LIVE RAIN, STORM ALERTS & CUSTOM WEATHER ALERTS Want to know before the storm hits near you while you hike, bike or spend time outdoors? You can now access live weather alerts or set up your custom weather alert for wind, sunshine, or new snow. HURRICANE TRACKER FOR STORM TRACKING With Windy's hurricane tracker, you can track the past and projected path of a hurricane or a storm. Windy doesn't rely on just one hurricane model, but will give you all the forecasts available for a storm or hurricane. WINDY MADE FOR PILOTS - 16 altitude levels from the surface to 13.5km/FL450 - 50k+ Airports searchable by ICAO and IATA, including runway info, decoded & raw METAR, TAF & NOTAMs - Detailed Airgram and Meteogram: temperature and dew point, wind speed and wind gusts, pressure, precipitation, altitude cloud cover, freezing altitude - Thermals forecast - Route planner WINDY MADE FOR OUTDOOR SPORTS, SURF & BOATING - 67K+ global webcams - Summer & winter outdoor topographic maps by Mapy.com - 4.5K+ Surfing spots - 12.1K+ Paragliding spots - 4.3K+ Kiting spots - Boating tide forecast - Sun & Moon tracker - Plugins with buoy data WINDY AS A WEATHER WIDGET ON YOUR DEVICE Get the weather now on your iPhone, MacOS, iPad, CarPlay & Apple Watch, from forecast, Radar, METAR, Weather stations & Wind, ready for your travels and outdoor sports. WINDY PREMIUM — FORECAST LIKE A PRO - 1-hour & 15-day outlook with 4–6× daily updates - Radar/Satellite 24h loops & 1-year archives - More maps (Tide Forecast) - Model comparison to find the best model Terms of Use: https://account.windy.com/agreements/windy-terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://account.windy.com/agreements/windy-privacy-policy GET IN TOUCH Join us on social media or at community.windy.com to discuss weather-related topics, report bugs, or suggest a new feature. Contact us directly at info@windy.com.

About

Ventusky

Get hyper-accurate weather forecasts, live radar, and storm tracking with this app. It combines multiple global weather models and over 40,000 webcams for detailed planning, from daily activities to professional use. Receive customizable alerts and view data across 16 altitudes.

Highlights
  • Hyperlocal 14-day weather forecast
  • 80+ weather maps
  • Live radar and lightning detection
  • 40,000+ worldwide webcams
  • Customizable push notifications
  • 3D interactive globe
  • Dual wind animations for different altitudes
Features
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Ventusky All-in-One Weather is a fusion of 20+ of the world's best models, live radar, satellite and 40,000+ webcams, delivering industry-leading accuracy for planning everything from morning jogs to transatlantic flights. WE BRING A UNIQUE SET OF FEATURES LIKE: - Hyperlocal 14-days weather forecast with up to hourly resolution - 80+ weather maps - Live radar and lightnings detection - 40,000+ worldwide webcam coverage - Lock and home screen widgets with forecasts, webcams, or radar - Integration with Watch OS - 3D interactive globe - Customizable push notifications for: wind, waves, freezing rain, pressure, lightning strikes, umbrella reminder or morning/evening summary. - Professional features like isolines or weather fronts - Dual wind animations for 2 different altitudes - Extensive air quality information - Hurricane and storm tracking - compare tracks from multiple models and stay safe Use Ventusky everyday to plan your activities and stay ahead of the weather:   1) Joggers & Outdoor Athletes: Plan with Microscale Precision For runners, cyclists, and hikers, Ventusky provides updates critical for avoiding sudden weather shifts. Hyperlocal Wind Gust Maps: Visualize wind speed changes at high resolution, ideal for route planning in mountainous regions. Lightning Strike Alerts: Receive push notifications for strikes within selected distance, synced to wearable device haptics for hands-free safety. Feels-Like Temperature: Combines humidity, wind chill, and solar radiation to advise on heatstroke risks during summer runs.   2) Vacation Planners: Verify Conditions in Real Time Travelers leverage global webcam network and 14-day forecasts to optimize itineraries. Live Cams: Compare real-time footage from 40K+ coastal, ski resort, and urban cameras to assess conditions before departure. Tropical Storm Preparedness: Track hurricanes predicting storm paths and landfall in advance. Air Quality Indexes: Plan trips using SILAM model data on PM2.5, NO2, ozone levels and more.   3) Meteorologists & Professionals: Industrial-Grade Tools Ventusky serves as a field toolkit for pilots, sailors, and researchers needing altitude-stratified data: Aviation Wind Layers: Animate wind patterns at 16 altitudes (0m–13km) for flight path optimization. Marine Forecasting: Access ocean current models and surge predictions for offshore operations. Agricultural Planning: Display the monthly anomaly in precipitation in easy to use map.   MULTI-MODEL FUSION FOR UNMATCHED ACCURACY Why Does Ventusky Outperform Competitors? Ventusky’s algorithms integrate data from the world’s most advanced numerical weather prediction (NWP) systems, each renowned for specialized applications. In addition to the well-known ECMWF and GFS models, it also displays data from the German ICON model, which stands out for its high resolution covering the entire world. A wide range of high-precision local models is available. Some are updated as frequently as every 10 minutes based on radar and satellite readings, providing highly accurate real-time precipitation data. Ventusky automatically selects the most precise model for your location, but you can also compare them yourself.   LIST OF WEATHER LAYERS: Temperature (16 altitude levels) Feels like temperature Precipitation (1 hour, 3 hours, cumulated, monthly anomaly, Freezing rain, Rain, Snow) Radar and lightnings Satellite Wind gusts Air Quality (PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, O3, CO, Dust, AQI) UV-index Probability of Aurora LIST OF WEATHER LAYERS (PREMIUM) Cloud coverage (High, Mid, Low, Base, Total cover, Fog) Wind speed (16 altitude levels) Air pressure Thunderstorms (CAPE, CAPE*SHEAR, Wind shear, CIN, Lifted index, Helicity) Sea (Significant, wind and swell waves period and height, Currents, Tidal currents, Tide, surge) Humidity (4 altitude levels) Dew Point Snow cover (Total, New) Freezing level Visibility The app is completely free of ads or tracking scripts. Do you have questions or suggestions? Visit my.ventusky.com.

Screenshots

Windy.com4 screens
Ventusky4 screens

Verdict

The call

Windy.com and Ventusky both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 89% of Windy.com's written reviews are positive against 77% of Ventusky's. Windy.com also leads on chart position (#5 vs #40). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Windy.com sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Ventusky sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Windy.com against 4.8 for Ventusky. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 79K and 35K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Windy.com's written reviews are positive against 77% of Ventusky's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Windy.com ships an update every 3 weeks, Ventusky every 10 days. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Windy.com versus Ventusky: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWindy.comVentusky
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (79K ratings)4.8 (35K ratings)
Positive reviews89.0% of reviews — better77.0% of reviews
Number of ratings79K — better35K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#5 — better#40
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size172 MB83 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWindyty, SEVentusky s.r.o.

Customer experience

Windy.com

All ratings78,968 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral1.7%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews3,744 reviews
Positive89.0%
Neutral3.0%
Negative8.0%

Ventusky

All ratings35,261 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral2.0%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews756 reviews
Positive77.0%
Neutral6.5%
Negative16.5%

User reviews

Windy.com

From 79K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 🤯 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

Ventusky

From 35K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Accurate weather forecasts
  • 🚀 Comprehensive weather data
  • 💡 Detailed wind and precipitation visualizations
  • 👍 Useful for outdoor activities and travel planning
  • 👍 Reliable and trustworthy weather app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
  • 🔧 Confusing UI and navigation
  • 📊 Lack of clear data legends and explanations
  • 🔍 Difficulty finding specific weather details
  • 🔋 High battery consumption

Bugs and requests

Windy.com

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

Ventusky

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes on iOS 11.3 and later
  • Radar and precipitation data not displaying correctly in certain regions
  • Wind speed and direction values not updating properly
  • Sunrise/sunset times inaccurate for some locations

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more customization options for map layers and data display
  • Improve widget functionality and integration
  • Provide better support for local weather alerts and notifications
  • Implement a more intuitive way to switch between current and future weather conditions
  • Add support for additional weather data sources and models

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Windy.com

Subscriptions4
  • Donate 3 EUR/USD a month$2.991 Month
  • Windy Premium$2.991 Month
  • Donate 6 EUR/USD a month$5.491 Month
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  • Windy Premium2 variants$24.991 Year
One-time5
  • Donate approx 5 EUR/USD$4.99
  • Donate approx 10 EUR/USD$9.99
  • Donate approx 20 EUR/USD$19.99
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  • Windy Premium$29.99
  • Donate approx 50 EUR/USD$49.99
4 purchases

Ventusky

Subscriptions4
  • Ventusky - Monthly Premium$4.991 Month
  • Ventusky - Monthly Premium+$5.991 Month
  • Ventusky - Yearly Premium7 Days trial$19.991 Year
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  • Ventusky - Yearly Premium+7 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Windy.com free?
Windy.com is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ventusky free?
Ventusky is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Windy.com or Ventusky?
Windy.com and Ventusky are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 79K and 35K ratings respectively.
Do Windy.com or Ventusky have ads?
Neither Windy.com nor Ventusky shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Windy.com or Ventusky?
Windy.com ships an update every 3 weeks, and Ventusky every 10 days. Most recently, Windy.com was updated on September 24, 2026 and Ventusky on September 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, Windy.com or Ventusky?
Windy.com currently peaks at #5 in the App Store charts, and Ventusky at #40. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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