# Weather Underground vs Windy.com

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Windy.com at 89% against Weather Underground's 26%. Windy.com also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.9) and ads (none vs shown). Weather Underground's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Weather Underground sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32K and 79K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of Weather Underground's written reviews are positive against 89% of Windy.com's.

Weather Underground ships an update every 2 months, Windy.com every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Weather Underground | Windy.com |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-underground-local-map/id486154808/reviews) | **[4.8 (79K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windycom/id1161387262/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 32K | **79K** |
| Positive reviews | 25.5% of reviews | **88.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #19 | **#9** |
| Size | 90 MB | 172 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Weather Underground, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/284699897) | [Windyty, SE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1161387261) |

## What reviewers say

### Weather Underground

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-underground-local-map/id486154808)

**Currently charting:** #19 Top Free · Weather, #22 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Get hyper-local weather forecasts and severe storm alerts powered by a vast network of personal weather stations. Track current conditions, view interactive radar maps, and receive customizable notifications for upcoming weather events.

**Highlights:** Hyper-local forecasts, Severe weather alerts, Interactive radar maps, Personal weather station data, Hourly/daily forecasts up to 15 days, Air quality and UV index

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WU Premium (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| WU Premium (Yearly) | $19.99 | per year |
| WU Ad-Free for 1 year | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate forecasts
- 📊 Detailed weather data
- 🌍 Global coverage
- 🌊 Tides and moon phases
- 🚲 Useful for outdoor activities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔧 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 🤖 Poor UI design after update
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔍 Difficult to access personal weather station data
- 📉 Declining accuracy and reliability

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect weather data and forecasts
- Inability to change location
- Disappearing weather station data
- Ads and subscription issues

**Requested features**

- Restore previous app layout and features
- Customizable weather data display
- Improved weather station integration
- Offline mode for weather data


### Windy.com

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

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Free · Weather, #14 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 Weather Underground free?

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

### Is Windy.com free?

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

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

Windy.com is rated higher. Weather Underground averages 3.9 out of 5 from 32K ratings, while Windy.com averages 4.8 from 79K ratings.

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

Weather Underground shows ads; Windy.com does not.

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

Weather Underground ships an update every 2 months, and Windy.com every 3 weeks. Most recently, Weather Underground was updated on October 1, 2026 and Windy.com on October 1, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Weather Underground or Windy.com?

Weather Underground currently peaks at #19 in the App Store charts, and Windy.com at #9. 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.*