# Meteogram for iPhone vs Windy.app

The clearest difference is price: Windy.app at Free against Meteogram for iPhone's $0.99. Windy.app also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 15 months) and ratings volume (73K vs 70). Meteogram for iPhone's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (83% vs 65%). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Windy.app is free to download; Meteogram for iPhone costs $0.99 up front. Windy.app sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Meteogram for iPhone asks for nothing beyond the download.

Windy.app holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Windy.app has 73K ratings behind it against 70, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of Meteogram for iPhone's written reviews are positive against 65% of Windy.app's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Meteogram for iPhone ships an update every 15 months, Windy.app weekly. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Meteogram for iPhone | Windy.app |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.4 (70 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meteogram-for-iphone/id410014375/reviews) | **[4.7 (73K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windyapp-wind-tides-radar/id997079492/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 70 | **73K** |
| Positive reviews | **82.6% of reviews** | 64.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | #116 | **#7** |
| Size | 52 MB | 382 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michal Frankowski](https://appshunter.io/developer/330935779) | [Windy Weather World Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1375325329) |

## What reviewers say

### Meteogram for iPhone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meteogram-for-iphone/id410014375)

**Currently charting:** #116 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

Visualize weather trends with detailed graphical depictions of temperature, pressure, humidity, and wind. Access forecasts for your current location or over 120,000 cities worldwide with an intuitive tap-to-view interface for the next 48 hours.

**Highlights:** Graphical weather trend depictions, Temperature, pressure, humidity, wind data, 48-hour detailed forecast, Tap-to-view detailed information, Current location or city database access, Imperial and Metric units support

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate weather forecasts
- 🚀 Clear and intuitive presentation
- 💡 Detailed weather data (wind, pressure, etc.)
- 🌟 Reliable and trusted app
- 🌤️ Excellent cloud cover visualization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🔄 Outdated or inaccurate data
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate or understand
- 📱 Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
- 🔍 Lack of customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when selecting locations
- Incorrect weather data displayed
- Settings page causes app to freeze
- Delayed or missing weather updates

**Requested features**

- Add historical weather data and trends
- Improve location management and syncing
- Implement dark mode and other visual themes
- Provide more detailed precipitation forecasts
- Expand coverage to more international locations


### Windy.app

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windyapp-wind-tides-radar/id997079492)

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Grossing · Weather, #20 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

This app provides detailed wind, wave, and weather forecasts for various outdoor activities. It offers historical data, real-time alerts, and a community feature for sharing conditions. Ideal for surfers, sailors, and other wind sports enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Wind report, forecast, and statistics, Wind alert and storm warnings, Weather history (2012-2024), Local NOAA forecast with 10-day prediction, Wave forecast for ocean and sea, Animated wind tracker and radar, Offline mode for forecast access

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WINDY PRO access for 1 month | $9.99 | per month |
| WINDY PRO account - 1 month | $19.99 | per month |
| WINDY PRO account | $39.99 | per year |
| WINDY PRO account | $39.99 | per year |
| Windy.app Fishing Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| WINDY PRO account | $59.99 | per year |
| WINDY PRO access | $59.99 | per year |
| WINDY PRO account | $99.99 | per year |
| WINDY PRO account | $164.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌊 Accurate wind and weather forecasts
- 🔍 Ability to compare multiple weather models
- 🗺️ Detailed and customizable map views
- 🛥️ Useful for sailing, fishing, and other water sports
- 🔧 Responsive and helpful support team

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription fees
- 🤔 Confusing user interface for casual users
- 🔒 Difficulty cancelling subscriptions
- 🔄 Inconsistent data accuracy across locations
- 📢 Excessive notifications and upsell prompts

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after recent updates
- Saved locations and settings not syncing properly
- Incorrect weather data displayed in some areas

**Requested features**

- Add radar and precipitation overlays
- Improve tide and current data accuracy
- Introduce more affordable subscription options
- Provide better support for Apple Watch integration
- Allow more customization of the user interface


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Meteogram for iPhone free?

Meteogram for iPhone costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Windy.app free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Meteogram for iPhone or Windy.app?

Windy.app is rated higher. Meteogram for iPhone averages 4.4 out of 5 from 70 ratings, while Windy.app averages 4.7 from 73K ratings.

### Do Meteogram for iPhone or Windy.app have ads?

Neither Meteogram for iPhone nor Windy.app shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Meteogram for iPhone or Windy.app?

Meteogram for iPhone ships an update every 15 months, and Windy.app weekly. Most recently, Meteogram for iPhone was updated on November 4, 2026 and Windy.app on November 4, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Meteogram for iPhone or Windy.app?

Meteogram for iPhone currently peaks at #116 in the App Store charts, and Windy.app at #7. 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.*