Yahoo Weather vs WindWise
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Yahoo Weather
Get accurate local weather forecasts and alerts, including detailed temperature tracking, snow predictions, and severe weather warnings. Visualize weather patterns with interactive radar and maps, and plan travel with global forecasts for up to 20 cities. Enjoy a beautiful, immersive interface with stunning photography and animated weather modules.
- Winter storm tracking
- Severe weather alerts
- 10-day forecasts
- Interactive radar maps
- Global weather for multiple cities
- Beautiful photography and animations
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Prepare for summer with Yahoo Weather, the app that combines accurate forecasts with photos that match your current conditions. Whether you are tracking a heatwave, checking if it will rain this weekend, or planning your summer vacation, Yahoo Weather helps you stay ahead of the elements. Don’t just check the weather, experience it. Yahoo Weather brings you reliable hourly, 5-day, and 10-day forecasts, ensuring you know exactly when to grab a coat or an umbrella. FAVORITE FEATURES Summer Ready Forecasts & Severe Weather Alerts Stay Ahead of the Heat: Instantly know what the weather holds with our detailed temperature tracking. We prioritize the data that impacts your day: high winds, chance of precipitation, and changing temperatures. Minute-by-Minute Precipitation: Know the exact minute rain starts or stops with MinuteCast®. No guessing if you need an umbrella. Plan your day with precision, whether you have five minutes or an hour. Severe Weather Safety: Summer storms can be unpredictable. Get opt-in notifications for daily forecasts and timely alerts for heat waves, hurricanes, and severe weather like thunderstorms to keep you and your family safe. Detailed Daily Planning: Check our reliable 10-day forecast to plan your week, from morning commutes to beach trips or backyard BBQs. RealFeel®: The thermometer doesn't tell the whole story. RealFeel® accounts for wind and humidity, so you know exactly how to dress before you step outside. Interactive Radar & Maps Live Weather Radar: View live interactions and see rain and hurricanes in real-time. Track Storms: Use our future radar maps to see how weather systems are moving across your region. Widen the view to track storms anywhere on the globe with global radar coverage. Air Quality, Pollen & Health Air Quality: Track real-time AQI, essential for anyone sensitive to outdoor conditions. Know before you head out whether today is right for a run or a better recovery day. Pollen Count: Tree, Grass, and Weed pollen counts help allergy sufferers and anyone planning time outside make smarter daily decisions. UV Index: The sun can be intense any time of year. Track the UV index to know when you need protection. Humidity & Dew Point: Monitor levels to stay comfortable and protect your health year-round. Summer Travel & Global Weather Know Before You Go: Traveling for the summer? Whether you are flying to a sunny destination or driving to your next stop, know the weather where you are traveling. Multi-City Swipe: Easily swipe between your hometown, your summer vacation destination, and your favorite cities to compare forecasts instantly. Airport Weather: Check the forecast at major hubs to anticipate travel disruptions caused by wind or rain. Stunning Design & Immersive Experience Beautiful Photography: Scenic backgrounds that match your location, time of day, and current conditions. Vivid photos that bring your forecast to life. Clean Interface: No clutter, just the information you need presented in a beautiful, easy-to-read format. Moon Phase: Track the current moon phase, days until the next full or new moon, and daily moonrise and moonset times. Helpful Tips Scroll Down: For detailed weather information, simply scroll down on the main screen. Manage Locations: Tap the search to add cities to your tracker. Perfect for keeping an eye on family members in other states. Quick Swipe: Swipe left-to-right to move between your favorite locations and destinations seamlessly. VoiceOver Support: Fully enabled for VoiceOver to ensure our weather data is accessible to everyone. Download Yahoo Weather today, your trusted companion for summer planning, accurate forecasting, and beautiful design. Stay cool, stay safe, and always be prepared for what the sky brings.
WindWise
This application visualizes real-time wind speed and direction with a unique home screen widget. It offers detailed 24-hour and 7-day wind forecasts for any location, making it ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and those curious about weather patterns.
- Real-time wind visualization widget
- 24-hour and 7-day wind forecasts
- Global location support
- Multiple location management
- Customizable themes
- Ideal for outdoor activities
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This app provides not just accurate real-time wind speed and direction, but also delivers detailed 24-hour and 7-day wind forecasts. Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast, photographer, or simply curious about the weather, WindWise helps you understand and "see" the wind like never before. Key Features: Wind Visualization Widget: A unique windmill widget on your home screen! Watch the blades spin in real-time, directly reflecting the current wind speed. Experience the wind's intensity at a glance, right from your home screen! Accurate Wind Forecasts: Get precise wind speed and direction for your current location or any place in the world. Plan your day or week with reliable 24-hour and 7-day forecasts. Personalized Experience: Add multiple locations and easily switch between them. Customize the app's appearance with various themes to match your style. Perfect for Outdoor Activities: Ideal for sailing, surfing, kite flying, photography, hiking, cycling, and more! WindWise provides crucial wind information to enhance your outdoor adventures and ensure your safety. WindWise: Making wind visible, not just a number. Download now and experience a new way to perceive the wind!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: WindWise at none against Yahoo Weather's shown. WindWise also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Yahoo Weather's advantage is ratings volume (191K vs 1) and chart position (#72 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
WindWise holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yahoo Weather has 191K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | Yahoo Weather | WindWise |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (191K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 191K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #72 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 145 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yahoo | 久元 王 |
Customer experience
Yahoo Weather
WindWise
Bugs and requests
Yahoo Weather
Reported bugs
4 issues- Temperature display stuck in Fahrenheit despite Celsius setting
- Weather data not updating correctly or in a timely manner
- Incorrect or missing location data for some areas
- Notification issues, such as not receiving alerts or incorrect information
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to customize the app's appearance and layout
- Option to remove ads or pay for an ad-free version
- More detailed weather radar and storm tracking features
- Improved widget functionality and customization
- Integration with other weather data sources for better accuracy
WindWise
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Yahoo Weather
No in-app purchases
WindWise
No in-app purchases









