# Snowtam Lite vs Windy.com

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Windy.com at 89% against Snowtam Lite's 0%. Windy.com also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (4.8 vs 1.0). Snowtam Lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 16.0). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Windy.com is free to download; Snowtam Lite costs $0.99 up front. Windy.com sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Snowtam Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

Windy.com holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Windy.com has 80K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Snowtam Lite's written reviews are positive against 89% of Windy.com's.

Snowtam Lite ships an update every 21 months, Windy.com every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Snowtam Lite | Windy.com |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snowtam-lite/id322811729/reviews) | **[4.8 (80K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windycom/id1161387262/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **80K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **89.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | #163 | **#5** |
| Size | 1 MB | 173 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brendan Wholihan](https://appshunter.io/developer/322811732) | [Windyty, SE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1161387261) |

## What reviewers say

### Snowtam Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snowtam-lite/id322811729)

**Currently charting:** #163 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

This tool helps pilots quickly decode 8-digit MOTNE codes for runway condition information. Its intuitive interface prevents invalid code entry, and a help page offers a full code breakdown. The full version includes additional features for pilots.

**Highlights:** Decode 8-digit MOTNE codes, Runway condition information, Intuitive spin dial interface, Prevents invalid code entry, Help page with code breakdown

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Windy.com

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

**Currently charting:** #5 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

**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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Snowtam Lite free?

Snowtam Lite costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Windy.com free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Snowtam Lite or Windy.com?

Windy.com is rated higher. Snowtam Lite averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Windy.com averages 4.8 from 80K ratings.

### Do Snowtam Lite or Windy.com have ads?

Neither Snowtam Lite nor Windy.com shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Snowtam Lite or Windy.com?

Snowtam Lite ships an update every 21 months, and Windy.com every 3 weeks. Most recently, Snowtam Lite was updated on October 11, 2026 and Windy.com on October 22, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Snowtam Lite or Windy.com?

Snowtam Lite currently peaks at #163 in the App Store charts, and Windy.com at #5. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*