# Windy.com vs Weather App

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Windy.com at 89% against Weather App's 50%. Windy.com also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and ads (none vs shown). 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 Weather App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 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 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Windy.com has 80K ratings behind it against 8, 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 50% of Weather App's.

Windy.com ships an update every 3 weeks, Weather App every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Windy.com | Weather App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (80K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windycom/id1161387262/reviews)** | [4.3 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-app-accurate-weather/id6443949924/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **80K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **89.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | — |
| Size | 173 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Windyty, SE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1161387261) | [Coocent Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/942889525) |

## What reviewers say

### Windy.com

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

**Currently charting:** #2 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, iPhone Duo 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


### Weather App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-app-accurate-weather/id6443949924)

Get detailed weather forecasts, including hourly and 10-day outlooks, with real-time radar maps. Receive timely alerts for severe weather events like storms and heatwaves to stay informed and safe.

**Highlights:** Hourly and 10-day forecasts, Real-time radar maps, Severe weather alerts, UV index and AQI data, Sunrise/sunset times, Dynamic weather backgrounds

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weather Premium - Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Weather Premium - Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Weather Premiere - Permanently | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Windy.com free?

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

### Is Weather App free?

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

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

Windy.com is rated higher. Windy.com averages 4.8 out of 5 from 80K ratings, while Weather App averages 4.3 from 8 ratings.

### Do Windy.com or Weather App have ads?

Weather App shows ads; Windy.com does not.

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

Windy.com ships an update every 3 weeks, and Weather App every 6 weeks. Most recently, Windy.com was updated on November 11, 2026 and Weather App on November 11, 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.*