# Windy.com vs Rain Maps

The clearest difference is rating: Windy.com at 4.8 against Rain Maps's 4.2. Windy.com also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (79K vs 77). Rain Maps's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). 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 Maps sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. 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 77, 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 Rain Maps's.

Windy.com ships an update every 3 weeks, Rain Maps every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Windy.com | Rain Maps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (79K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windycom/id1161387262/reviews)** | [4.2 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rain-maps/id1585595592/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **79K** | 77 |
| Positive reviews | **89.0% of reviews** | 69.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#4** | — |
| Size | 172 MB | 90 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) | [ziad aljohani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1582786116) |

## What reviewers say

### Windy.com

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

**Currently charting:** #4 Top Free · Weather, #10 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 Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rain-maps/id1585595592)

Visualize live rain radar, cloud cover, dust, fog, and lightning directly on a map. Get detailed precipitation, temperature, and wind forecasts from multiple global models. Explore weather phenomena and plan your activities with up-to-date information.

**Highlights:** Live rain radar, Satellite cloud maps, Dust and fog tracking, Lightning detection, Precipitation forecasts, Temperature forecasts, Wind forecasts

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly subscription | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Windy.com free?

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

### Is Rain Maps free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Windy.com or Rain Maps?

Windy.com is rated higher. Windy.com averages 4.8 out of 5 from 79K ratings, while Rain Maps averages 4.2 from 77 ratings.

### Do Windy.com or Rain Maps have ads?

Rain Maps shows ads; Windy.com does not.

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

Windy.com ships an update every 3 weeks, and Rain Maps every 8 days. Most recently, Windy.com was updated on September 25, 2026 and Rain Maps on September 19, 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.*