# Windy.com vs Solar Energy Forecast

The clearest difference is ads: Windy.com at none against Solar Energy Forecast's shown. Windy.com also leads on ratings volume (80K vs 23) and chart position (#2 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Windy.com sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Solar Energy Forecast sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 Solar Energy Forecast. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Windy.com has 80K ratings behind it against 23, 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 87% of Solar Energy Forecast's.

Windy.com ships an update every 3 weeks, Solar Energy Forecast every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Windy.com | Solar Energy Forecast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (80K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windycom/id1161387262/reviews)** | [4.8 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-energy-forecast/id6764027201/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **80K** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | **89.0% of reviews** | 87.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | — |
| Size | 173 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Windyty, SE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1161387261) | [Maksym Buradchuk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1745369662) |

## 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


### Solar Energy Forecast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-energy-forecast/id6764027201)

This app provides detailed solar energy forecasts, including daily potential, cloud cover, and hourly solar activity. It helps users assess the best conditions for solar generation and identifies potential weather risks for solar panels.

**Highlights:** Daily solar energy forecast, Day rating (good, average, weak), Hourly solar and cloud cover charts, Sun position and sunrise/sunset times, Weather risk alerts for solar panels, Location selection and saved locations

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Windy.com free?

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

### Is Solar Energy Forecast free?

Solar Energy Forecast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Windy.com or Solar Energy Forecast?

Windy.com is rated higher. Windy.com averages 4.8 out of 5 from 80K ratings, while Solar Energy Forecast averages 4.8 from 23 ratings.

### Do Windy.com or Solar Energy Forecast have ads?

Solar Energy Forecast shows ads; Windy.com does not.

### Which is updated more often, Windy.com or Solar Energy Forecast?

Windy.com ships an update every 3 weeks, and Solar Energy Forecast every 2 weeks. Most recently, Windy.com was updated on November 9, 2026 and Solar Energy Forecast on November 9, 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.*