# 知天气 vs Windy.com

The clearest difference is rating: Windy.com at 4.8 against 知天气's 4.3. Windy.com also leads on ratings volume (80K vs 3) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). 知天气's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Windy.com holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Windy.com has 80K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of 知天气's written reviews are positive against 89% of Windy.com's.

知天气 ships an update every 2 months, Windy.com every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 知天气 | Windy.com |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id451961462/reviews) | **[4.8 (80K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windycom/id1161387262/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **80K** |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | **89.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#5** |
| Size | 137 MB | 173 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [炳阳 林](https://appshunter.io/developer/449564435) | [Windyty, SE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1161387261) |

## What reviewers say

### 知天气

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id451961462)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Windy.com

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

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Free · Weather, #13 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 知天气 free?

知天气 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, 知天气 or Windy.com?

Windy.com is rated higher. 知天气 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Windy.com averages 4.8 from 80K ratings.

### Do 知天气 or Windy.com have ads?

Neither 知天气 nor Windy.com shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 知天气 or Windy.com?

知天气 ships an update every 2 months, and Windy.com every 3 weeks. Most recently, 知天气 was updated on October 19, 2026 and Windy.com on October 22, 2026.

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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.*