# VNL Weather vs Windy.com

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Windy.com at 89% against VNL Weather's 36%. Windy.com also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). VNL Weather's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Windy.com sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. VNL Weather asks for nothing beyond the download.

Windy.com holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Windy.com has 79K ratings behind it against 8.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of VNL Weather's written reviews are positive against 89% of Windy.com's.

VNL Weather ships an update every 2 months, Windy.com every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VNL Weather | Windy.com |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (8.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vnl-weather/id414272558/reviews) | **[4.8 (79K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windycom/id1161387262/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8.7K | **79K** |
| Positive reviews | 36.0% of reviews | **89.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#3** |
| Size | 242 MB | 172 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gray Television Group, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/416888140) | [Windyty, SE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1161387261) |

## What reviewers say

### VNL Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vnl-weather/id414272558)

Get hyper-local weather updates with high-resolution radar and satellite imagery. Receive daily and hourly forecasts, severe weather alerts, and personalized location tracking. Stay informed and safe with real-time weather information.

**Highlights:** 250 meter radar, Future radar, High resolution satellite imagery, Current weather updates, Daily and hourly forecasts, Favorite locations, Severe weather alerts

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Necessary for storms and floods and hurricanes
- 👍 Excellent
- 👍 Everything is very accurate
- 👍 Great
- 👍 Awesome

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Notifications
- 🐛 Weather radar
- 🐛 Don't doomsday weather and app ad me
- 🔋 Too many ads
- 🐛 VNL weather tracker

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- Radar doesn't update
- Radar twitches and scrolling malfunctions

**Requested features**

- Localize the weather alerts
- More details on daily like rain amount
- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard


### Windy.com

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

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Free · Weather, #10 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 VNL Weather free?

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

### Is Windy.com free?

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

### Which has better reviews, VNL Weather or Windy.com?

Windy.com is rated higher. VNL Weather averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8.7K ratings, while Windy.com averages 4.8 from 79K ratings.

### Do VNL Weather or Windy.com have ads?

VNL Weather shows ads; Windy.com does not.

### Which is updated more often, VNL Weather or Windy.com?

VNL Weather ships an update every 2 months, and Windy.com every 3 weeks. Most recently, VNL Weather was updated on September 24, 2026 and Windy.com on September 26, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*