# Windy.com vs Q Weather

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Q Weather at none against Windy.com's 10. Windy.com's advantage is ratings volume (79K vs 58) and review sentiment (89% vs 76%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Windy.com sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Q Weather asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Windy.com against 4.7 for Q Weather. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Windy.com has 79K ratings behind it against 58, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Windy.com's written reviews are positive against 76% of Q Weather's.

Windy.com ships an update every 3 weeks, Q Weather monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Windy.com | Q Weather |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (79K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windycom/id1161387262/reviews)** | [4.7 (58 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/q-weather/id1463392050/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **79K** | 58 |
| Positive reviews | **88.9% of reviews** | 76.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#7** | — |
| Size | 172 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Windyty, SE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1161387261) | [Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437385398) |

## What reviewers say

### Windy.com

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

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Free · Weather, #12 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


### Q Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/q-weather/id1463392050)

Get current and forecast weather conditions for cities in Qatar and around the world. This app features animated weather conditions and wind direction on maps, along with specific weather news and reports for Qatar.

**Highlights:** Current and forecast weather conditions, Global and Qatar city weather, Animated weather conditions, Wind direction on maps, Qatar-specific weather news and reports, Inshore and offshore forecasts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Windy.com free?

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

### Is Q Weather free?

Q Weather is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Windy.com is rated higher. Windy.com averages 4.8 out of 5 from 79K ratings, while Q Weather averages 4.7 from 58 ratings.

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

Neither Windy.com nor Q Weather shows ads.

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

Windy.com ships an update every 3 weeks, and Q Weather monthly. Most recently, Windy.com was updated on September 29, 2026 and Q Weather on September 25, 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.*