# AeroWeather Pro vs Windy.com

The clearest difference is price: Windy.com at Free against AeroWeather Pro's $4.79. Windy.com also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.7) and review sentiment (89% vs 51%). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Windy.com is free to download; AeroWeather Pro costs $4.79 up front. AeroWeather Pro sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 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.

Windy.com holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Windy.com has 79K ratings behind it against 356, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of AeroWeather Pro'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 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AeroWeather Pro | Windy.com |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.79 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.7 (356 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aeroweather-pro/id378120971/reviews) | **[4.8 (79K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windycom/id1161387262/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 356 | **79K** |
| Positive reviews | 51.2% of reviews | **89.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #15 | **#5** |
| Size | 126 MB | 172 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lakehorn AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/288286082) | [Windyty, SE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1161387261) |

## What reviewers say

### AeroWeather Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aeroweather-pro/id378120971)

**Currently charting:** #15 Top Paid · Weather, #131 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Access current and precise weather conditions (METAR) and forecasts (TAF) for airports worldwide. View data in raw or decoded formats, with offline access and customizable alerts for critical weather changes.

**Highlights:** METAR and TAF weather data, Raw and decoded weather formats, Offline weather data caching, METAR alert notifications, Airport NOTAMs and webcam images, Airport database with detailed info, Apple Watch app and complications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| First (Monthly) | $0.99 | per month |
| Captain (Monthly) | $1.49 | per month |
| First (Yearly) | $5.49 | per year |
| Captain (Yearly) | $8.99 | per year |
| Cloud Synchronization | $2.29 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fantastic app for pilots
- 🔍 Excellent weather data and forecasts
- 🧭 Convenient airport grouping and organization
- 👨‍💻 Responsive and helpful developer support
- 💰 Reasonable subscription pricing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches after updates
- 🔒 Subscription required for key features
- 🇦🇺 Limited coverage for Australian airports
- ⌚️ Unreliable Apple Watch integration
- 🔄 Slow or inconsistent data refreshes

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing saved airports and stations
- Crashes when searching for airports
- METAR history no longer available
- Subscription issues and lost purchases
- Unreliable data sync across devices

**Requested features**

- Add more Australian airport coverage
- Improve Apple Watch app functionality
- Enhance NOTAM and SNOWTAM reporting
- Provide more weather data visualization options
- Allow customization of widget and complication


### Windy.com

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

**Currently charting:** #5 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 AeroWeather Pro free?

AeroWeather Pro costs $4.79, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Windy.com free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AeroWeather Pro or Windy.com?

Windy.com is rated higher. AeroWeather Pro averages 3.7 out of 5 from 356 ratings, while Windy.com averages 4.8 from 79K ratings.

### Do AeroWeather Pro or Windy.com have ads?

Neither AeroWeather Pro nor Windy.com shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AeroWeather Pro or Windy.com?

AeroWeather Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, and Windy.com every 3 weeks. Most recently, AeroWeather Pro was updated on September 24, 2026 and Windy.com on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, AeroWeather Pro or Windy.com?

AeroWeather Pro currently peaks at #15 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.*