Windy.com vs Weather
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Live weather radar & satellite
- Over 50 weather maps
- 15+ weather models
- Hurricane tracker
- Customizable weather alerts
- Aviation-specific forecasts
- Air quality index
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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.
Weather
This app provides hyper-local weather forecasts with a beautiful, interactive map. Visualize wind, rain, snow, tides, and more with customizable layers and detailed graphs. Get minute-by-minute changes and set personalized alerts for any location.
- Interactive global weather map
- Minute-by-minute condition changes
- Wind speed and direction forecasts
- Tide and current speed/direction
- Customizable map layers
- Weather alerts
- Widget for quick access
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Saildrone builds and manages a global fleet of wind and solar-powered autonomous ocean vehicles designed to collect data critical weather forecasting and climate modeling. Featured in: New York Times, Outside, Popular Mechanics, Bloomberg, Forbes & more! Saildrone Forecast is a beautiful and accurate weather app that uses the same data expertise we use to manage our fleet of ocean drones. Get hyper-local current and future conditions presented on an easy-to-use weather map, glanceable tables, and scrollable graphs. Take advantage of powerful design customizations to visualize map conditions the way you like. Weather anything with high-definition forecasts powered by cutting-edge technology. And—NO ADS EVER! Saildrone Forecast Top Features – Free to All - Check current conditions and minute-by-minute changes on a fully interactive global weather map - Actual and feels-like temperature - Rain, snow, and mixed accumulation - Wind speed and direction across land and sea - Tide and current speed and direction for oceans, seas, and bays - Search for locations or landmarks around the world - Set weather alerts—where and when you want to receive them - Add the widget to your device’s widget screen for quick access to conditions - Data security—your personal data will never be sold to 3rd-party companies Get the Most Out of Saildrone Forecast - Customize layers with transparency, units, color range, particles, vector arrows, or barbs - Long tap any spot on the map to reveal conditions for a precise location - Save and name favorite locations by tapping the star - Tap the color wheel to enable Local Colors for a more precise range of color values - Get a 5K map view of your local weather with a Premium subscription Sailors Love Saildrone Forecast! Saildrone Forecast is designed for use on both land and water, but with wind-powered water activities at our core, sailors (windsurfers and kite surfers) love the hyper-local wind speed and direction and current forecasts. “What makes Saildrone Forecast superior to other available sailing weather apps is that it’s updated on a day-to-day basis with fresh high-definition forecasts available each morning,” said Will Paxton, a San Francisco-based pro sailor. Upgrade to HD Weather Life is busy-always be prepared to make the most of your time outdoors. Unlock high-definition forecasts, basically a street-level view of your local weather, with a Saildrone Forecast premium subscription. From sea to summit, know the best time and place for your favorite activities so you can perform at your peak in all weather conditions. A must-have for sailing, surfing, running, cycling, and more! We offer 2 subscription packages: Standard Premium Monthly – $0.99/month and Standard Premium Yearly – $9.99/year. Your account will be charged at the end of your trial period and upon commencement of each renewal term. Purchased subscriptions will be renewed automatically and can be canceled at any time via Apple ID settings. To avoid being charged, cancellation must be done 24 hours before the expiration of the trial period or expiration of the current subscription. Better Data Means Better Forecasts Saildrone’s mission is to collect and share more data about the planet. The oceans cover more than 70% of Earth’s surface and drive weather, regulate temperature, and ultimately support life on Earth. Much of the weather we experience on land starts in the oceans, so we believe weather forecasting should start in the oceans, too. Our global fleet of saildrones continuously sails the world’s oceans collecting atmospheric and oceanographic data. These expeditions generate unmatched, proprietary high-resolution data sets that are used by scientists at the world’s leading science organizations to better understand air-sea interactions and improve long-range weather forecasting and prediction of extreme weather events. We invite you to join our mission! Download Saildrone Forecast now. Some icons by Icons8.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Windy.com at 4.8 against Weather's 4.4. Windy.com also leads on ratings volume (79K vs 545) and review sentiment (89% vs 69%). Weather's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Windy.com sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Weather sells 13 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 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Windy.com has 79K ratings behind it against 545, 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 69% of Weather's.
Windy.com ships an update every 3 weeks, Weather every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Windy.com | Weather |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (79K ratings) — better | 4.4 (545 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 88.9% of reviews — better | 69.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 79K — better | 545 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | #7 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 172 MB | 283 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Windyty, SE | Saildrone, Inc. |
Customer experience
Windy.com
Weather
User reviews
Windy.com
From 79K App Store ratingsWhat 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
Weather
From 545 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🌊 Accurate ocean and weather forecasts
- 📊 Detailed data visualization
- 🛥️ Useful for maritime activities
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🌎 Comprehensive coverage of locations
Room to improve
- 🐛 Unreliable data and forecasts
- 🚫 Frequent app crashes and bugs
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔍 Poor customer support and broken links
- 🧭 Inaccurate tidal and current data
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
Weather
Reported bugs
5 issues- Tidal current data not loading
- Crashes when switching between locations
- Temperature readings significantly off
- Subscription management issues
- Broken help and feedback channels
Requested features
5 requests- Radar and precipitation data
- Customizable alerts and notifications
- Integration with other weather services
- Improved accuracy for complex coastal regions
- Offline mode and data caching
In-app purchases
Windy.com
- 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
- 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
Weather
- Everyday HD - Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
- HD Wind - Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
- UHD Pro Wind & Water - Monthly14 Days trial$0.991 Month
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- Everyday HD - Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
- UHD Pro Monthly - CW Promo7 Days trial$0.991 Month
- UHD Pro Solent GRIBs - Monthly$0.991 Month
- Ultra HD Pro - Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Premium - Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
- UHD Pro Wind & Water - 6 Month14 Days trial$4.996 Months
- Everyday HD - Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Ultra HD Pro - Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Premium - Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year
- UHD Pro Yearly - CW Promo7 Days trial$9.991 Year








