Comparison

Ventusky vs WindWise

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Ventusky

Get hyper-accurate weather forecasts, live radar, and storm tracking with this app. It combines multiple global weather models and over 40,000 webcams for detailed planning, from daily activities to professional use. Receive customizable alerts and view data across 16 altitudes.

Highlights
  • Hyperlocal 14-day weather forecast
  • 80+ weather maps
  • Live radar and lightning detection
  • 40,000+ worldwide webcams
  • Customizable push notifications
  • 3D interactive globe
  • Dual wind animations for different altitudes
Features
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Ventusky All-in-One Weather is a fusion of 20+ of the world's best models, live radar, satellite and 40,000+ webcams, delivering industry-leading accuracy for planning everything from morning jogs to transatlantic flights. WE BRING A UNIQUE SET OF FEATURES LIKE: - Hyperlocal 14-days weather forecast with up to hourly resolution - 80+ weather maps - Live radar and lightnings detection - 40,000+ worldwide webcam coverage - Lock and home screen widgets with forecasts, webcams, or radar - Integration with Watch OS - 3D interactive globe - Customizable push notifications for: wind, waves, freezing rain, pressure, lightning strikes, umbrella reminder or morning/evening summary. - Professional features like isolines or weather fronts - Dual wind animations for 2 different altitudes - Extensive air quality information - Hurricane and storm tracking - compare tracks from multiple models and stay safe Use Ventusky everyday to plan your activities and stay ahead of the weather:   1) Joggers & Outdoor Athletes: Plan with Microscale Precision For runners, cyclists, and hikers, Ventusky provides updates critical for avoiding sudden weather shifts. Hyperlocal Wind Gust Maps: Visualize wind speed changes at high resolution, ideal for route planning in mountainous regions. Lightning Strike Alerts: Receive push notifications for strikes within selected distance, synced to wearable device haptics for hands-free safety. Feels-Like Temperature: Combines humidity, wind chill, and solar radiation to advise on heatstroke risks during summer runs.   2) Vacation Planners: Verify Conditions in Real Time Travelers leverage global webcam network and 14-day forecasts to optimize itineraries. Live Cams: Compare real-time footage from 40K+ coastal, ski resort, and urban cameras to assess conditions before departure. Tropical Storm Preparedness: Track hurricanes predicting storm paths and landfall in advance. Air Quality Indexes: Plan trips using SILAM model data on PM2.5, NO2, ozone levels and more.   3) Meteorologists & Professionals: Industrial-Grade Tools Ventusky serves as a field toolkit for pilots, sailors, and researchers needing altitude-stratified data: Aviation Wind Layers: Animate wind patterns at 16 altitudes (0m–13km) for flight path optimization. Marine Forecasting: Access ocean current models and surge predictions for offshore operations. Agricultural Planning: Display the monthly anomaly in precipitation in easy to use map.   MULTI-MODEL FUSION FOR UNMATCHED ACCURACY Why Does Ventusky Outperform Competitors? Ventusky’s algorithms integrate data from the world’s most advanced numerical weather prediction (NWP) systems, each renowned for specialized applications. In addition to the well-known ECMWF and GFS models, it also displays data from the German ICON model, which stands out for its high resolution covering the entire world. A wide range of high-precision local models is available. Some are updated as frequently as every 10 minutes based on radar and satellite readings, providing highly accurate real-time precipitation data. Ventusky automatically selects the most precise model for your location, but you can also compare them yourself.   LIST OF WEATHER LAYERS: Temperature (16 altitude levels) Feels like temperature Precipitation (1 hour, 3 hours, cumulated, monthly anomaly, Freezing rain, Rain, Snow) Radar and lightnings Satellite Wind gusts Air Quality (PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, O3, CO, Dust, AQI) UV-index Probability of Aurora LIST OF WEATHER LAYERS (PREMIUM) Cloud coverage (High, Mid, Low, Base, Total cover, Fog) Wind speed (16 altitude levels) Air pressure Thunderstorms (CAPE, CAPE*SHEAR, Wind shear, CIN, Lifted index, Helicity) Sea (Significant, wind and swell waves period and height, Currents, Tidal currents, Tide, surge) Humidity (4 altitude levels) Dew Point Snow cover (Total, New) Freezing level Visibility The app is completely free of ads or tracking scripts. Do you have questions or suggestions? Visit my.ventusky.com.

About

WindWise

This application visualizes real-time wind speed and direction with a unique home screen widget. It offers detailed 24-hour and 7-day wind forecasts for any location, making it ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and those curious about weather patterns.

Highlights
  • Real-time wind visualization widget
  • 24-hour and 7-day wind forecasts
  • Global location support
  • Multiple location management
  • Customizable themes
  • Ideal for outdoor activities
Features
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This app provides not just accurate real-time wind speed and direction, but also delivers detailed 24-hour and 7-day wind forecasts. Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast, photographer, or simply curious about the weather, WindWise helps you understand and "see" the wind like never before. Key Features: Wind Visualization Widget: A unique windmill widget on your home screen! Watch the blades spin in real-time, directly reflecting the current wind speed. Experience the wind's intensity at a glance, right from your home screen! Accurate Wind Forecasts: Get precise wind speed and direction for your current location or any place in the world. Plan your day or week with reliable 24-hour and 7-day forecasts. Personalized Experience: Add multiple locations and easily switch between them. Customize the app's appearance with various themes to match your style. Perfect for Outdoor Activities: Ideal for sailing, surfing, kite flying, photography, hiking, cycling, and more! WindWise provides crucial wind information to enhance your outdoor adventures and ensure your safety. WindWise: Making wind visible, not just a number. Download now and experience a new way to perceive the wind!

Screenshots

Ventusky4 screens
WindWise3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WindWise at none against Ventusky's 4. Ventusky's advantage is ratings volume (35K vs 1) and chart position (#50 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Ventusky sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. WindWise asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WindWise holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ventusky has 35K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Ventusky versus WindWise: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVentuskyWindWise
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (35K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings35K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#50 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVentusky s.r.o.久元 王

Customer experience

Ventusky

All ratings35,277 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral2.0%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews767 reviews
Positive76.8%
Neutral6.6%
Negative16.6%

WindWise

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Ventusky

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes on iOS 11.3 and later
  • Radar and precipitation data not displaying correctly in certain regions
  • Wind speed and direction values not updating properly
  • Sunrise/sunset times inaccurate for some locations

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more customization options for map layers and data display
  • Improve widget functionality and integration
  • Provide better support for local weather alerts and notifications
  • Implement a more intuitive way to switch between current and future weather conditions
  • Add support for additional weather data sources and models

WindWise

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Ventusky

Subscriptions4
  • Ventusky - Monthly Premium$4.991 Month
  • Ventusky - Monthly Premium+$5.991 Month
  • Ventusky - Yearly Premium7 Days trial$19.991 Year
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  • Ventusky - Yearly Premium+7 Days trial$24.991 Year
None

WindWise

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ventusky free?
Ventusky is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WindWise free?
WindWise is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ventusky or WindWise?
WindWise is rated higher. Ventusky averages 4.8 out of 5 from 35K ratings, while WindWise averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Ventusky or WindWise have ads?
Neither Ventusky nor WindWise shows ads.

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