# Windy.com vs Weather

The clearest difference is rating: Windy.com at 4.8 against Weather's 4.4. Windy.com also leads on ratings volume (80K 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.

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 80K 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 October 20, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Windy.com | Weather |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (80K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windycom/id1161387262/reviews)** | [4.4 (545 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-saildrone-forecast/id1357833526/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **80K** | 545 |
| Positive reviews | **89.0% of reviews** | 69.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#4** | — |
| Size | 173 MB | 283 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Windyty, SE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1161387261) | [Saildrone, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/978797355) |

## What reviewers say

### Windy.com

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

**Currently charting:** #4 Top Free · Weather, #14 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


### Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-saildrone-forecast/id1357833526)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Everyday HD - Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| HD Wind - Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| UHD Pro Wind & Water - Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Everyday HD - Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| UHD Pro Monthly - CW Promo | $0.99 | per month |
| UHD Pro Solent GRIBs - Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Ultra HD Pro - Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium - Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| UHD Pro Wind & Water - 6 Month | $4.99 | per 6 months |
| Everyday HD - Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Ultra HD Pro - Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium - Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| UHD Pro Yearly - CW Promo | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌊 Accurate ocean and weather forecasts
- 📊 Detailed data visualization
- 🛥️ Useful for maritime activities
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🌎 Comprehensive coverage of locations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable data and forecasts
- 🚫 Frequent app crashes and bugs
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔍 Poor customer support and broken links
- 🧭 Inaccurate tidal and current data

**Reported bugs**

- Tidal current data not loading
- Crashes when switching between locations
- Temperature readings significantly off
- Subscription management issues
- Broken help and feedback channels

**Requested features**

- Radar and precipitation data
- Customizable alerts and notifications
- Integration with other weather services
- Improved accuracy for complex coastal regions
- Offline mode and data caching


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Windy.com free?

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

### Is Weather free?

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

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

Windy.com is rated higher. Windy.com averages 4.8 out of 5 from 80K ratings, while Weather averages 4.4 from 545 ratings.

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

Neither Windy.com nor Weather shows ads.

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

Windy.com ships an update every 3 weeks, and Weather every 9 days. Most recently, Windy.com was updated on October 20, 2026 and Weather on October 14, 2026.

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