# Windy.com vs WindHub

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Windy.com at 89% against WindHub's 30%. Windy.com also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (79K vs 251). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Windy.com sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and WindHub sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $15.99 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 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Windy.com has 79K ratings behind it against 251, 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 30% of WindHub's.

Windy.com ships an update every 3 weeks, WindHub monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Windy.com | WindHub |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (79K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windycom/id1161387262/reviews)** | [4.2 (251 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windhub-sailing-weather/id1495146577/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **79K** | 251 |
| Positive reviews | **89.0% of reviews** | 29.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#3** | #94 |
| Size | 172 MB | 140 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Windyty, SE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1161387261) | [Windy Weather World Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1375325329) |

## 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


### WindHub

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windhub-sailing-weather/id1495146577)

**Currently charting:** #94 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

This app provides mariners with essential marine weather and tide information. It features detailed maps for planning, accurate forecasts including wind, waves, and tides, and real-time data from numerous weather stations. It also offers marina contact details and nautical charts for the US.

**Highlights:** Marine weather forecasts, Tide and current data, Wind and gust predictions, Rain radar and nowcast, Live wind station data, Marina contact information, Nautical charts (US)

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium account | $15.99 | per month |
| Premium account | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium account | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium account | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium account | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium account | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium account | $58.99 | per year |
| Premium account | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium account | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium account | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium account | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium account | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium account | $89.99 | per year |
| Premium account | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Windy.com free?

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

### Is WindHub free?

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

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

Windy.com is rated higher. Windy.com averages 4.8 out of 5 from 79K ratings, while WindHub averages 4.2 from 251 ratings.

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

Neither Windy.com nor WindHub shows ads.

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

Windy.com ships an update every 3 weeks, and WindHub monthly. Most recently, Windy.com was updated on September 27, 2026 and WindHub on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Windy.com or WindHub?

Windy.com currently peaks at #3 in the App Store charts, and WindHub at #94. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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