# Wind Map vs #WEATHER

The clearest difference is rating: #WEATHER at 4.7 against Wind Map's 3.6. #WEATHER also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). Wind Map's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. #WEATHER sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Wind Map asks for nothing beyond the download.

#WEATHER holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 35 and 65 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of Wind Map's written reviews are positive against 60% of #WEATHER's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Wind Map ships an update every 4 months, #WEATHER every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wind Map | #WEATHER |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-map-3d-hurricane-tracker/id1280407420/reviews) | **[4.7 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather/id1607069659/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 35 | **65** |
| Positive reviews | **62.5% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Abduljabbar AlFaqih](https://appshunter.io/developer/938360627) | [Best Weather Apps sp zoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1690003104) |

## What reviewers say

### Wind Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-map-3d-hurricane-tracker/id1280407420)

Track live hurricanes, typhoons, and cyclones with 3D globe maps of wind currents and satellite imagery. Predict storm formation, view future and past weather patterns, and receive alerts for intensifying cyclones and landfalls.

**Highlights:** Live hurricane, typhoon, and cyclone tracking, 3D globe maps of wind currents, Satellite imagery for active storms, Storm prediction and formation analysis, Future and past weather visualization, Alerts for intensifying cyclones and landfalls, Marine and aviation weather data

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### #WEATHER

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather/id1607069659)

Get hyper-local, up-to-date weather information with current conditions, detailed hourly and extended forecasts, and severe weather alerts. Track multiple locations with visually appealing icons and backgrounds.

**Highlights:** Current weather conditions, Hourly and extended forecasts, Multiple location tracking, Severe weather alerts, Visually appealing weather icons

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Live Radar Service | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Radar Service | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Weather service | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wind Map free?

Wind Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is #WEATHER free?

#WEATHER is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Wind Map or #WEATHER?

#WEATHER is rated higher. Wind Map averages 3.6 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while #WEATHER averages 4.7 from 65 ratings.

### Do Wind Map or #WEATHER have ads?

Both Wind Map and #WEATHER show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wind Map or #WEATHER?

Wind Map ships an update every 4 months, and #WEATHER every 2 weeks. Most recently, Wind Map was updated on October 14, 2026 and #WEATHER on October 14, 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.*