# Windy.com vs Rain Radar

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Windy.com | Rain Radar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (79K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windycom/id1161387262/reviews)** | [4.6 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rain-radar-live-weather-map/id1436271939/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **79K** | 1.5K |
| Positive reviews | **88.9% of reviews** | 55.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#3** | — |
| Size | 172 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Windyty, SE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1161387261) | [DeluxeWare](https://appshunter.io/developer/302677215) |

## What reviewers say

### Windy.com

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

**Currently charting:** #3 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

**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


### Rain Radar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rain-radar-live-weather-map/id1436271939)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Access | $5.99 | per month |
| Annual access | $29.99 | per year |
| Remove Ad's | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Zoom-related glitches
- Location defaults to Asia
- Weather colors disappearing

**Requested features**

- Future radar/weather forecasting
- Fahrenheit temperature option
- Time bar in lower portion of screen


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*