# Windy.com vs My Coast

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: My Coast at none against Windy.com's 10. My Coast also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Windy.com's advantage is chart position (#8 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, 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. My Coast asks for nothing beyond the download.

Windy.com ships an update every 3 weeks, My Coast every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Windy.com | My Coast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (79K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windycom/id1161387262/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **79K** | — |
| Positive reviews | **88.9% of reviews** | 85.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#8** | — |
| Size | 172 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Windyty, SE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1161387261) | [Flow Mobile Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/407317682) |

## What reviewers say

### Windy.com

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

**Currently charting:** #8 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


### My Coast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-coast/id1623584098)

This app provides real-time coastal safety and information to help users make informed decisions before visiting the beach or entering the water. It offers details on tides, sea conditions, weather, and local facilities, tailored to specific activities and amenity needs.

**Highlights:** Live safety data, Tide and sea condition information, Weather forecasts, Local facilities and amenities, Activity-specific location filtering, Amenity-based location filtering

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, 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 My Coast free?

My Coast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Windy.com or My Coast have ads?

Neither Windy.com nor My Coast shows ads.

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

Windy.com ships an update every 3 weeks, and My Coast every 10 days. Most recently, Windy.com was updated on September 30, 2026 and My Coast on September 12, 2026.

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