# Wind Seeker vs Windy.com

The clearest difference is price: Windy.com at Free against Wind Seeker's $3.99. Windy.com also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.5) and review sentiment (89% vs 51%). Wind Seeker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Windy.com is free to download; Wind Seeker costs $3.99 up front. Windy.com sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Wind Seeker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Windy.com holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Windy.com has 79K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Wind Seeker's written reviews are positive against 89% of Windy.com's.

Wind Seeker ships an update every 8 months, Windy.com every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wind Seeker | Windy.com |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-seeker/id366765248/reviews) | **[4.8 (79K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windycom/id1161387262/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **79K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.9% of reviews | **89.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #114 | **#3** |
| Size | 5 MB | 172 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ozPDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/295147488) | [Windyty, SE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1161387261) |

## What reviewers say

### Wind Seeker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-seeker/id366765248)

**Currently charting:** #114 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

Visualize local wind and weather conditions with a flat view compass and an augmented reality 3D view. Explore global weather data through a searchable map interface, ideal for outdoor enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality 3D wind view, Flat view compass with wind vectors, Searchable map view of weather stations, Local and world weather data, Animated wind vectors and readings, Observation station list

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Wind Seeker free?

Wind Seeker costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Windy.com free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Wind Seeker or Windy.com?

Windy.com is rated higher. Wind Seeker averages 2.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Windy.com averages 4.8 from 79K ratings.

### Do Wind Seeker or Windy.com have ads?

Neither Wind Seeker nor Windy.com shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wind Seeker or Windy.com?

Wind Seeker ships an update every 8 months, and Windy.com every 3 weeks. Most recently, Wind Seeker was updated on September 24, 2026 and Windy.com on September 27, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Wind Seeker or Windy.com?

Wind Seeker currently peaks at #114 in the App Store charts, and Windy.com at #3. 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.*