# ForeFlight Mobile EFB vs Windy.com

The clearest difference is rating: Windy.com at 4.8 against ForeFlight Mobile EFB's 4.4. Windy.com also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 68%) and ratings volume (80K vs 3.3K). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ForeFlight Mobile EFB sells 14 one-off in-app purchases 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.

Windy.com holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Windy.com has 80K ratings behind it against 3.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of ForeFlight Mobile EFB's written reviews are positive against 89% of Windy.com's.

ForeFlight Mobile EFB ships an update every 2 weeks, Windy.com every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ForeFlight Mobile EFB | Windy.com |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/foreflight-mobile-efb/id333252638/reviews) | **[4.8 (80K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windycom/id1161387262/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3.3K | **80K** |
| Positive reviews | 68.2% of reviews | **89.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #14 | **#6** |
| Size | 592 MB | 173 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ForeFlight](https://appshunter.io/developer/283512699) | [Windyty, SE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1161387261) |

## What reviewers say

### ForeFlight Mobile EFB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/foreflight-mobile-efb/id333252638)

**Currently charting:** #14 Top Grossing · Weather, #48 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

This app simplifies flight planning, briefing, and filing for pilots. It offers interactive weather layers, detailed charts, and hazard awareness tools for enhanced situational awareness. Logbook features track flight hours and currency.

**Highlights:** Touch Planning on Map, Interactive Weather Layers, Geo-referenced Plates & Charts, Global Hazard Awareness, Digital Logbook, Synthetic Vision

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Plus US - 3 months | $70.00 | one-time |
| Starter LATAM - 1 Year | $129.99 | one-time |
| Starter US - 1 Year | $129.99 | one-time |
| Starter CA - 1 Year | $129.99 | one-time |
| Starter EUR - 1 Year | $129.99 | one-time |
| Starter APAC - 1 Year | $129.99 | one-time |
| Starter ME & SA - 1 Year | $129.99 | one-time |
| Essential APAC - 1 Year | $259.99 | one-time |
| Essential ME & SA - 1 Year | $259.99 | one-time |
| Essential US - 1 Year | $259.99 | one-time |
| Essential CA - 1 Year | $259.99 | one-time |
| Premium LATAM | $390.00 | one-time |
| Premium ME & SA | $390.00 | one-time |
| Premium US - 1 Year | $390.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent flight planning and navigation tool
- 🔒 Enhances safety and situational awareness
- 👍 Comprehensive and user-friendly features
- 👍 Seamless integration with avionics
- 👍 Responsive and helpful customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption on mobile devices
- 🚫 Limited functionality for non-US/Canada users
- 💰 Expensive subscription model for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Weather data not updating correctly
- Issues with syncing user waypoints and annotations
- Incompatibility with certain iOS versions and device models

**Requested features**

- Ability to add multiple landing legs in a single flight plan
- Improved map annotations and drawing tools
- Customizable logbook and flight data export options
- Better support for Apple Watch and other wearables
- More comprehensive coverage of international airports and charts


### Windy.com

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

**Currently charting:** #6 Top Free · Weather, #16 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 ForeFlight Mobile EFB free?

ForeFlight Mobile EFB 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, ForeFlight Mobile EFB or Windy.com?

Windy.com is rated higher. ForeFlight Mobile EFB averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while Windy.com averages 4.8 from 80K ratings.

### Do ForeFlight Mobile EFB or Windy.com have ads?

Neither ForeFlight Mobile EFB nor Windy.com shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ForeFlight Mobile EFB or Windy.com?

ForeFlight Mobile EFB ships an update every 2 weeks, and Windy.com every 3 weeks. Most recently, ForeFlight Mobile EFB was updated on October 14, 2026 and Windy.com on October 14, 2026.

### Which is more popular, ForeFlight Mobile EFB or Windy.com?

ForeFlight Mobile EFB currently peaks at #14 in the App Store charts, and Windy.com at #6. 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.*