Comparison

Windy.com vs Rain Radar

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

Rain Radar

Track rain, storms, and wind in real time on a powerful global radar map with smooth animations. Get accurate forecasts, live updates, and detailed weather data to stay ahead of changing conditions.

Highlights
  • Live rain radar with smooth animations
  • Interactive global weather map
  • Accurate hourly and daily forecasts
  • Real-time storm and wind tracking
  • Customizable weather alerts
  • Detailed weather data (temperature, wind, etc.)
Features
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See the weather like never before with Rain Radar. Track rain, storms, and wind in real time on a powerful global radar map with smooth animations and a completely redesigned experience. Stay ahead of changing weather conditions with accurate forecasts, live updates, and detailed radar data — all in one fast and intuitive app. Key Features: • Live Rain Radar Watch real-time precipitation on a high-quality radar map. See rain, snow, and storms moving in your area with smooth animations. • Advanced Weather Map Explore a fully interactive global map. Zoom in to your location or track weather systems anywhere in the world. • Accurate Forecasts Get reliable hourly and daily forecasts with precise data for temperature, wind, and precipitation. • Storm & Wind Tracking Monitor storms, wind speed, and severe weather conditions in real time to stay prepared. • Weather Alerts Receive notifications about rain, storms, and important weather changes directly to your device. • Modern Design Enjoy a clean, fast, and beautifully redesigned interface built for clarity and ease of use. • Detailed Weather Data Access everything from temperature and humidity to wind, UV index, and more. Why Rain Radar? Rain Radar combines powerful radar technology with a modern design to give you a fast and reliable weather experience. Whether you’re planning your day or tracking a storm, you’ll always stay one step ahead. Download now and see the weather in real time. Premium Upgrade to Premium for an ad-free experience and advanced features. Subscription Options Unlock Premium features for the best experience: • 1 month – short-term access • 1 year with 7 days free trial – best value for unlimited Premium Payment will be charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited if you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.deluxeware.com/terms_and_conditions.html Privacy Policy: https://www.deluxeware.com/privacy_policy.html

Screenshots

Windy.com4 screens
Rain Radar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Windy.com at none against Rain Radar's shown. Windy.com also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 55%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 Rain Radar sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Windy.com holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Windy.com has 79K ratings behind it against 1.5K, 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 55% of Rain Radar's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Windy.com ships an update every 3 weeks, Rain Radar every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Windy.com versus Rain Radar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWindy.comRain Radar
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (79K ratings) — better4.6 (1.5K ratings)
Positive reviews89.0% of reviews — better55.0% of reviews
Number of ratings79K — better1.5K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#3 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size172 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWindyty, SEDeluxeWare

Customer experience

Windy.com

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

Rain Radar

All ratings1,532 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral5.7%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive55.0%
Neutral2.5%
Negative42.5%

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

Rain Radar

From 1.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great app
  • 🚀 Clean and simple
  • 🚀 Accurate and beautiful
  • 🚀 Reliable source for weather tracking
  • 👍 Excellent app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Slow to refresh and render graphics
  • 🔍 Visibility clouded by ads
  • 🐛 Glitches when zooming in/out
  • 🐛 Weather colors not loading properly
  • 🐛 Defaults to wrong location

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

Rain Radar

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Zoom-related glitches
  • Location defaults to Asia
  • Weather colors disappearing

Requested features

3 requests
  • Future radar/weather forecasting
  • Fahrenheit temperature option
  • Time bar in lower portion of screen

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
3 purchases

Rain Radar

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Access$5.991 Month
  • Annual access3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ad's$14.99

Questions

Is Windy.com free?
Windy.com is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rain Radar free?
Rain Radar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Windy.com or Rain Radar?
Windy.com is rated higher. Windy.com averages 4.8 out of 5 from 79K ratings, while Rain Radar averages 4.6 from 1.5K ratings.
Do Windy.com or Rain Radar have ads?
Rain Radar shows ads; Windy.com does not.
Which is updated more often, Windy.com or Rain Radar?
Windy.com ships an update every 3 weeks, and Rain Radar every 6 months. Most recently, Windy.com was updated on September 27, 2026 and Rain Radar on September 26, 2026.

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