# HobartWinds vs WillyWeather

The clearest difference is rating: WillyWeather at 4.8 against HobartWinds's 1.0. WillyWeather also leads on ratings volume (23K vs 1) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). HobartWinds's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WillyWeather sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.00 per month. HobartWinds asks for nothing beyond the download.

WillyWeather holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WillyWeather has 23K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of HobartWinds's written reviews are positive against 73% of WillyWeather's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

HobartWinds ships an update every 3 months, WillyWeather monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HobartWinds | WillyWeather |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hobartwinds/id325878018/reviews) | **[4.8 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/willyweather/id592978502/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **23K** |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 72.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#163** |
| Size | 92 MB | 141 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [P4G Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/296948831) | [WillyWeather (AU) Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/592978505) |

## What reviewers say

### HobartWinds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hobartwinds/id325878018)

Get real-time wind data for Hobart, Australia, ideal for water sports enthusiasts. View wind conditions by distance, on a map, and track 24-hour wind graphs for informed decisions.

**Highlights:** Real-time wind information, Distance to observation locations, Wind sequenced by proximity, Detailed weather conditions, Wind visualization on Google Map, 24-hour wind graphs

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### WillyWeather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/willyweather/id592978502)

**Currently charting:** #163 Top Grossing · Weather, #184 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

This app provides highly localized weather forecasts, including detailed information on wind, rain, tides, and UV index. It processes and refines global weather data to offer precise predictions for thousands of specific locations across the US. Users can access interactive radar, satellite views, and real-time observational data.

**Highlights:** Hyper-local weather forecasts, Interactive rainfall radar, Detailed tide and swell data, Global wind forecast model, Hourly UV index forecasts, Real-time observational data, NOAA warnings

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WillyWeather+ (Monthly) | $4.00 | per month |
| WillyWeather+ (Yearly) | $36.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate and reliable weather data
- 👍 Comprehensive set of features (tides, wind, UV index, etc.)
- 🌈 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 💰 Good value for money (ad-free version)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🗺️ Inaccurate location detection and weather data for some areas
- 🕰️ Slow to load and update information
- 🔌 Apple Watch app issues (crashes, lack of complications)

**Reported bugs**

- Tide data inaccuracies in some locations
- Inconsistent rain/wind forecast information
- Inability to switch between saved locations easily

**Requested features**

- Home screen widgets
- Ability to customize main screen layout
- Live lightning map integration
- More granular control over notifications


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HobartWinds free?

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

### Is WillyWeather free?

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

### Which has better reviews, HobartWinds or WillyWeather?

WillyWeather is rated higher. HobartWinds averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while WillyWeather averages 4.8 from 23K ratings.

### Do HobartWinds or WillyWeather have ads?

WillyWeather shows ads; HobartWinds does not.

### Which is updated more often, HobartWinds or WillyWeather?

HobartWinds ships an update every 3 months, and WillyWeather monthly. Most recently, HobartWinds was updated on October 31, 2026 and WillyWeather on November 10, 2026.

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