# Windy.com vs WX Aviation Weather

Windy.com and WX Aviation Weather both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 89% of Windy.com's written reviews are positive against 63% of WX Aviation Weather's. Windy.com also leads on ratings volume (79K vs 533) and chart position (#5 vs #199). WX Aviation Weather's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, 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 WX Aviation Weather sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Windy.com against 4.8 for WX Aviation Weather. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Windy.com has 79K ratings behind it against 533, 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 63% of WX Aviation Weather's.

Windy.com ships an update every 3 weeks, WX Aviation Weather every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Windy.com | WX Aviation Weather |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (79K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windycom/id1161387262/reviews) | [4.8 (533 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wx-aviation-weather/id1617424639/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **79K** | 533 |
| Positive reviews | **89.0% of reviews** | 62.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | #199 |
| Size | 172 MB | 162 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Windyty, SE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1161387261) | [Imre Virag](https://appshunter.io/developer/1189818220) |

## What reviewers say

### Windy.com

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

**Currently charting:** #5 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


### WX Aviation Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wx-aviation-weather/id1617424639)

**Currently charting:** #199 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Access real-time aviation weather data, including METAR, TAF, and NOTAMs, for over 50,000 airports globally. This app offers decoded reports, PDF briefings, satellite maps, and powerful tools like twilight and flight time calculators, designed to help pilots plan safer flights.

**Highlights:** Real-time METAR, TAF, NOTAM reports, Airport database with runway info, PDF weather briefings, Satellite weather maps, Twilight and flight time calculators, Apple Watch support, Offline access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium (Yearly) | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro Version | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Windy.com free?

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

### Is WX Aviation Weather free?

WX Aviation Weather is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Windy.com and WX Aviation Weather are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 79K and 533 ratings respectively.

### Do Windy.com or WX Aviation Weather have ads?

Neither Windy.com nor WX Aviation Weather shows ads.

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

Windy.com ships an update every 3 weeks, and WX Aviation Weather every 5 days. Most recently, Windy.com was updated on September 24, 2026 and WX Aviation Weather on September 22, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Windy.com or WX Aviation Weather?

Windy.com currently peaks at #5 in the App Store charts, and WX Aviation Weather at #199. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*