# WHIO Weather vs Windy.com

WHIO Weather and Windy.com both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 89% of Windy.com's written reviews are positive against 43% of WHIO Weather's. Windy.com also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). WHIO Weather's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, rating, 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. WHIO Weather asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for WHIO Weather against 4.8 for Windy.com. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23K and 80K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 43% of WHIO Weather's written reviews are positive against 89% of Windy.com's.

WHIO Weather ships an update every 2 months, Windy.com every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WHIO Weather | Windy.com |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whio-weather/id586377264/reviews) | **[4.8 (80K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windycom/id1161387262/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 23K | **80K** |
| Positive reviews | 43.1% 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 | — | **#6** |
| Size | 238 MB | 173 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cox Media Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/365102482) | [Windyty, SE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1161387261) |

## What reviewers say

### WHIO Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whio-weather/id586377264)

Get live, up-to-the-minute weather coverage with advanced radar, future radar, and storm tracking. Receive precise, location-based push alerts for severe weather events. Access current conditions, hourly and daily forecasts, and satellite imagery for any saved location.

**Highlights:** Live and future radar with 250m resolution, Earthquake and storm track layers, Free push alerts for over 25 alert types, Precise location-based alerts, Current, hourly, and daily forecasts, High-resolution satellite imagery, Save and name custom locations

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relevant and helpful resources
- 🚀 Accurate weather forecasts
- 🚀 Dependable and trustworthy weather information
- 👍 Useful radar and hourly/daily weather forecasts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Radar and weather data not always accurate
- 🔍 Current weather conditions not always accurate
- 🔍 Radar issues (not showing storms, showing false storms)
- 🔍 24-hour radar not completely accurate
- 🔍 Temperature map bug (missing temperature circles)

**Reported bugs**

- Radar not updating correctly
- Severe weather alerts not working
- App crashing and freezing issues
- Location services not working properly

**Requested features**

- Add barometric pressure information
- Bring back old, simpler app design
- Improve severe weather alerts and notifications
- Reduce number of ads and notifications


### Windy.com

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

**Currently charting:** #6 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 WHIO Weather free?

WHIO 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, WHIO Weather or Windy.com?

Windy.com is rated higher. WHIO Weather averages 4.7 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while Windy.com averages 4.8 from 80K ratings.

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

WHIO Weather shows ads; Windy.com does not.

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

WHIO Weather ships an update every 2 months, and Windy.com every 3 weeks. Most recently, WHIO Weather was updated on October 21, 2026 and Windy.com on October 22, 2026.

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