# Netatmo Weather vs Windy.com

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Netatmo Weather at none against Windy.com's 10. Windy.com's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (79K vs 1.6K). On price, review sentiment, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Windy.com holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Windy.com has 79K ratings behind it against 1.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Netatmo Weather's written reviews are positive against 89% of Windy.com's.

Netatmo Weather ships an update every 2 months, Windy.com every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Netatmo Weather | Windy.com |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netatmo-weather/id532538499/reviews) | **[4.8 (79K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windycom/id1161387262/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.6K | **79K** |
| Positive reviews | 83.2% 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 | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#4** |
| Size | 213 MB | 172 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Legrand - Netatmo – Bticino](https://appshunter.io/developer/532538502) | [Windyty, SE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1161387261) |

## What reviewers say

### Netatmo Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netatmo-weather/id532538499)

This app allows you to monitor real-time weather and indoor air quality data from your smart weather station directly on your iPhone. View historical data, receive event notifications, and access a 7-day forecast for your specific location.

**Highlights:** Real-time weather monitoring, Indoor air quality tracking, Historical data graphs, Event notifications, 7-day weather forecast, CO2 and barometer readings

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple setup and super effective
- 👍 Excellent product
- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Smart Weather Station
- 👍 Qualité

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Expensive
- 🐛 Requires calibration on setup
- 🔍 App is good. The hardware doesn't quite cut it for multi room
- 🐛 Frustrating App
- 🔋 Flat outdoor battery

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- Outdoor module constantly loses connection
- Rain gauge clogs with leaves and pine needles
- Battery replacement procedure unclear

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard
- Allow arbitrary precision for graphs
- Combine different collection data on the same graph
- Total rainfall reading for the previous day


### Windy.com

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

**Currently charting:** #4 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 Netatmo Weather free?

Netatmo 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, Netatmo Weather or Windy.com?

Windy.com is rated higher. Netatmo Weather averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Windy.com averages 4.8 from 79K ratings.

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

Neither Netatmo Weather nor Windy.com shows ads.

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

Netatmo Weather ships an update every 2 months, and Windy.com every 3 weeks. Most recently, Netatmo Weather was updated on September 25, 2026 and Windy.com on September 25, 2026.

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