# Windy.com vs Pilot Life

The clearest difference is rating: Windy.com at 4.8 against Pilot Life's 4.2. Windy.com also leads on ratings volume (80K vs 21) and chart position (#3 vs unranked). 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 Pilot Life sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 80K ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Windy.com ships an update every 3 weeks, Pilot Life fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Windy.com | Pilot Life |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (80K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windycom/id1161387262/reviews)** | [4.2 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilot-life-flight-tracker/id1587175391/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **80K** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | — | 84.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#3** | — |
| Size | 173 MB | 168 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) | [Paper Plane Ventures Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1585259212) |

## What reviewers say

### Windy.com

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

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Free · Weather, #13 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


### Pilot Life

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilot-life-flight-tracker/id1587175391)

Automatically track flights, relive journeys on interactive maps, and connect with a global community of pilots. Share your aviation experiences, log flight details with AI accuracy, and generate reports for training or career needs.

**Highlights:** Automatic flight tracking, Safety contact notifications, Interactive live maps, Flight replay and statistics, AI-powered flight logging, Logbook reports, Pilot community features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Pilot Life Pro (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro (Yearly) | $49.99 | per year |
| Pilot Life Pro (Yearly) | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Windy.com free?

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

### Is Pilot Life free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Windy.com or Pilot Life?

Windy.com is rated higher. Windy.com averages 4.8 out of 5 from 80K ratings, while Pilot Life averages 4.2 from 21 ratings.

### Do Windy.com or Pilot Life have ads?

Neither Windy.com nor Pilot Life shows ads.

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

Windy.com ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pilot Life fortnightly. Most recently, Windy.com was updated on October 19, 2026 and Pilot Life on October 17, 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.*