# Weather Crave vs Windy.com

The clearest difference is ads: Windy.com at none against Weather Crave's shown. Windy.com also leads on ratings volume (79K vs 112) and chart position (#3 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Weather Crave sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Windy.com sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. 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 Weather Crave against 4.8 for Windy.com. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Windy.com has 79K ratings behind it against 112, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Weather Crave's written reviews are positive against 89% of Windy.com's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Weather Crave | Windy.com |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (112 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-crave/id324565014/reviews) | [4.8 (79K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windycom/id1161387262/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 112 | **79K** |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | **89.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#3** |
| Size | 169 MB | 172 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [METEO CONSULT](https://appshunter.io/developer/324565017) | [Windyty, SE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1161387261) |

## What reviewers say

### Weather Crave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-crave/id324565014)

Access comprehensive weather forecasts from real meteorologists, including daily, hourly, and 15-day outlooks. Compare forecasts from multiple leading models and view detailed maps for global locations. Stay informed with live updates, rain probability, and customizable notifications.

**Highlights:** Expert meteorological forecasts, Weather model comparison, Live, hourly, and 15-day forecasts, Global weather maps, Rain probability alerts, Customizable home screen, User-submitted content

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| VIP subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| 1 month | $1.99 | one-time |
| 12 months | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate forecasts
- 👍 Precise radar
- 👍 Live rain radar
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Good presentation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate forecasts recently
- 🐛 Inaccurate temperatures
- 🐛 Unskippable video ads
- 🐛 Frequent ads
- 🐛 Fluidity bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Showing rain when not raining, sun when raining
- Temperatures are wrong
- Super long, unskippable video ads
- Major fluidity bugs
- Future radar predictions are a bit strange

**Requested features**

- Add widget for lock screen
- Add daily widgets
- Add Mac version
- Add German language option
- Add option to see temperatures in Celsius


### Windy.com

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

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Free · Weather, #11 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 Weather Crave free?

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

### Is Windy.com free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Weather Crave or Windy.com?

Weather Crave and Windy.com are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 112 and 79K ratings respectively.

### Do Weather Crave or Windy.com have ads?

Weather Crave shows ads; Windy.com does not.

### Which is updated more often, Weather Crave or Windy.com?

Weather Crave ships an update every 3 weeks, and Windy.com every 3 weeks. Most recently, Weather Crave was updated on September 26, 2026 and Windy.com on September 27, 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.*