Comparison

Windygo vs Raydar UV

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Windygo

This app provides detailed wind information and weather forecasts, crucial for outdoor activities like drone piloting and surfing. It offers a unique wind compass, customizable location settings, and Kp index readings. Users can choose between a free version with essential features or a Pro version for extended forecasts and unlimited saved locations.

Highlights
  • Wind compass pointing to wind direction
  • Kp Index for drone owners
  • Customizable location names
  • Home screen widgets
  • Multiple wind speed units (mph, km/h, mps, knots)
  • 10-day forecast (Pro version)
Features
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Windygo is a full-featured weather app built around the wind — essential for drone pilots, photographers, surfers, golfers, and everyone in between. Now on the Apple Watch! Key Features: • Wind Compass: The wind compass will always point in the direction of the wind, no matter which way you are facing. • Privacy: No account needed. Windygo does not track your data in any way. Your location is only used to fetch your local weather forecast. • Widgets: Get the weather right on your Home Screen. • Kp Index: Important metric for drone owners. • Wind at Altitudes: A weather card that shows the wind direction and speed at 70 ft (20 m), 160 ft (50 m), 330 ft (100 m) and 660 ft (200 m). • Unit Selection: Choose to display the wind speed in miles/hour (mph), kilometres/hour (km/h), meters/second (mps) or knots (kn). • Custom Location Names: Search for any location and rename it to your liking. Maybe you have a favorite beach, hunting spot or hiking trail! Windygo Free • Weather for current location • 24-hour forecast • 5-day forecast (hourly details available on first 2 days) • Current and forecasted Kp Index Windygo Pro Upgrade to Windygo Pro and get access to all the features, which include: • Remove ads • Widgets • The full 10-day forecast with hourly details available for each day • Unlimited saved locations • Wind at multiple altitudes • Custom location names Request More Features We appreciate your feedback! If you need a feature that isn’t currently available, we’ll definitely consider adding it to the app. You can submit feedback directly within the app. Reporting Bugs If you find a bug, please notify us so we can quickly get that fixed! You can submit bug reports directly within the app. Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Raydar UV

Features
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Stay one step ahead of the sun with Raydar UV. Raydar UV gives you clear, real-time UV index data so you can make smarter decisions outdoors. Whether you’re heading out for a walk, a workout, or a full day in the sun, you’ll always know when to take extra precautions. Check current UV levels at a glance, understand risk instantly, and plan your day with accurate hourly and daily forecasts. Raydar UV makes it easy to build sun-safe habits without overthinking it. Features: • Real-time UV index for your current location • Easy-to-read risk levels so you know when protection matters most • Hourly and daily UV forecasts to plan ahead • Custom sunscreen reminders so you never forget • Save your favorite locations for quick access Go Pro with Raydar UV Pro: • Full access to all widgets, including Current UV and Hourly UV • Save more than two locations • Extended 7-day UV forecasts • Notifications when UV levels peak Simple, focused, and designed to keep you protected—Raydar UV helps you enjoy the outdoors with confidence. Privacy Policy: https://github.com/Linzeep/apps_privacypolicy/blob/main/PrivacyPolicy_Consolidated.md Terms of Service: https://github.com/Linzeep/rayuv_privacypolicy/blob/main/terms_of_use.md

Screenshots

Windygo4 screens
Raydar UV4 screens

Verdict

The call

Windygo and Raydar UV are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Windygo sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Raydar UV sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Windygo ships an update every 5 weeks, Raydar UV every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Windygo versus Raydar UV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWindygoRaydar UV
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (326 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings326 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdam FahlmanLindsey Prentice

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Windygo

Subscriptions3
  • Windygo Wind Compass Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Windygo Wind Compass Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Windygo Wind Compass Annual7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time2
  • Windygo Lifetime 30% Off$24.99
  • Windygo Wind Compass Lifetime$39.99
2 purchases

Raydar UV

Subscriptions2
  • All Access$2.991 Month
  • All Access7 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Windygo free?
Windygo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Raydar UV free?
Raydar UV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Windygo or Raydar UV have ads?
Neither Windygo nor Raydar UV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Windygo or Raydar UV?
Windygo ships an update every 5 weeks, and Raydar UV every 3 weeks. Most recently, Windygo was updated on October 20, 2026 and Raydar UV on October 15, 2026.

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