# Windy.com vs XW Calc

The clearest difference is price: Windy.com at Free against XW Calc's $2.99. Windy.com also leads on chart position (#2 vs unranked). XW Calc's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Windy.com is free to download; XW Calc costs $2.99 up front. Windy.com sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. XW Calc asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Windy.com | XW Calc |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (80K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windycom/id1161387262/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **80K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 89.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | — |
| Size | 173 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Windyty, SE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1161387261) | [Jeff Quayle](https://appshunter.io/developer/1853249249) |

## What reviewers say

### Windy.com

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

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Free · Weather, #14 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


### XW Calc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xw-calc-crosswind-calculator/id6759179725)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Windy.com free?

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

### Is XW Calc free?

XW Calc costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Windy.com or XW Calc have ads?

Neither Windy.com nor XW Calc shows ads.

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