# WindAlert vs Windygo

WindAlert and Windygo both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Windygo's written reviews are positive against 82% of WindAlert's. WindAlert's advantage is ratings volume (4.7K vs 333) and chart position (#44 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WindAlert sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Windygo sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. 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 WindAlert against 4.8 for Windygo. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WindAlert has 4.7K ratings behind it against 333, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of WindAlert's written reviews are positive against 100% of Windygo's.

WindAlert ships an update every 2 weeks, Windygo every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WindAlert | Windygo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windalert-wind-and-weather-map/id317992025/reviews) | **[4.8 (333 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windygo-wind-direction/id6476741938/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.7K** | 333 |
| Positive reviews | 82.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#44** | — |
| Size | 136 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WeatherFlow](https://appshunter.io/developer/317992028) | [Adam Fahlman](https://appshunter.io/developer/974051920) |

## What reviewers say

### WindAlert

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windalert-wind-and-weather-map/id317992025)

**Currently charting:** #44 Top Grossing · Weather, #182 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Access hyper-local weather observations and advanced forecasts powered by a vast network of proprietary weather stations. Get real-time wind speed, direction, and detailed weather parameters for various activities. Receive customized alerts and visualize weather patterns on interactive maps.

**Highlights:** Real-time wind speed and direction, Proprietary Tempest Weather Systems, AI-enhanced Nearcast forecasting, Live and forecasted wind map, Customized point alerting, Multiple public domain forecast models, Tides charts and wave data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus | $3.99 | per month |
| Plus | $5.49 | per month |
| Gold | $14.99 | per month |
| Pro | $14.99 | per month |
| Pro - Pay As You Go (auto-renewing) | $19.99 | per month |
| Gold | $21.99 | per month |
| Plus | $44.99 | per year |
| Plus | $44.99 | per year |
| Pro | $119.99 | per year |
| Gold | $179.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate wind forecasts
- 👍 Easy to use and understand
- 🌐 Comprehensive coverage of weather stations
- ⚙️ Reliable and trustworthy app
- 🌊 Invaluable for water sports and activities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall restricts access to key features
- 🔁 Frequent prompts to upgrade
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🗺️ Outdated map data
- 💰 Expensive subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- Favorites management issues
- Inconsistent data updates
- Compatibility problems with newer devices

**Requested features**

- Add wave height and period data
- Improve user interface and navigation
- Provide more customization options
- Integrate with other weather data sources
- Expand coverage to more locations


### Windygo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windygo-wind-direction/id6476741938)

This app provides detailed wind information and weather forecasts, crucial for outdoor activities like drone piloting and surfing. It offers a unique wind compass, customizable location settings, and Kp index readings. Users can choose between a free version with essential features or a Pro version for extended forecasts and unlimited saved locations.

**Highlights:** Wind compass pointing to wind direction, Kp Index for drone owners, Customizable location names, Home screen widgets, Multiple wind speed units (mph, km/h, mps, knots), 10-day forecast (Pro version)

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Windygo Wind Compass Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Windygo Wind Compass Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Windygo Wind Compass Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| Windygo Lifetime 30% Off | $24.99 | one-time |
| Windygo Wind Compass Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WindAlert free?

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

### Is Windygo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WindAlert or Windygo?

Windygo is rated higher. WindAlert averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.7K ratings, while Windygo averages 4.8 from 333 ratings.

### Do WindAlert or Windygo have ads?

Neither WindAlert nor Windygo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WindAlert or Windygo?

WindAlert ships an update every 2 weeks, and Windygo every 5 weeks. Most recently, WindAlert was updated on November 6, 2026 and Windygo on November 8, 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.*