# Windy.com vs Nextcon Sensores IOT

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nextcon Sensores IOT at none against Windy.com's 10. Windy.com's advantage is ratings volume (80K vs 1) and chart position (#8 vs unranked). On rating, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Nextcon Sensores IOT holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Windy.com has 80K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Windy.com ships an update every 3 weeks, Nextcon Sensores IOT every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Windy.com | Nextcon Sensores IOT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | — |
| Rating | [4.8 (80K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windycom/id1161387262/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextcon-sensores-iot/id6477876014/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **80K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 89.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#8** | — |
| Size | 173 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Windyty, SE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1161387261) | [Nextcon LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1730957906) |

## What reviewers say

### Windy.com

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

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Free · Weather, #18 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


### Nextcon Sensores IOT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextcon-sensores-iot/id6477876014)

Visualize Nextcon sensor data easily and clearly. Receive personalized alerts for important events. Monitor your environment with intuitive tools.

**Highlights:** Real-time sensor data visualization, Personalized alerts, Clear data presentation, Intuitive monitoring tools

**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 Nextcon Sensores IOT free?

Pricing for Nextcon Sensores IOT is not currently listed on the App Store.

### Which has better reviews, Windy.com or Nextcon Sensores IOT?

Nextcon Sensores IOT is rated higher. Windy.com averages 4.8 out of 5 from 80K ratings, while Nextcon Sensores IOT averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Windy.com or Nextcon Sensores IOT have ads?

Neither Windy.com nor Nextcon Sensores IOT shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Windy.com or Nextcon Sensores IOT?

Windy.com ships an update every 3 weeks, and Nextcon Sensores IOT every 2 weeks. Most recently, Windy.com was updated on November 3, 2026 and Nextcon Sensores IOT on October 30, 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.*