Comparison

Windygo vs StormLytics

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

StormLytics

Understand weather impacts on your plans with detailed forecasts, radar, and official alerts. Explore advanced features like forecast changes, probability, and outcome ranges for deeper insights. Offers a clear, dark interface with no account required.

Highlights
  • Current conditions, radar, and forecasts
  • Official weather bulletins and alerts
  • Forecast changes and probabilities
  • Extended outlook and planning details
  • Storm, snow, marine, and event weather intelligence
  • Clear, dark interface
Currently charting
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Weather is more useful when you understand what it means for your plans. StormLytics brings current conditions, radar, forecasts, and official weather bulletins together in a clear, dark interface. Check the hours ahead, explore the extended outlook, and open an available alert to see its area, timing, and official text. With StormLytics Plus, go deeper into the forecast: - What Changed: see meaningful shifts between forecast runs. - Odds That Matter: explore forecast probabilities for useful thresholds and time windows. - Possible Outcomes: compare available forecast ranges, rather than relying on one number alone. - Full Forecast Explorer: investigate more forecast detail for planning. - Additional Storm, Snow, Marine, and Event Weather Watch intelligence. No StormLytics account or sign-in is required. Subscribe to Plus through Apple in the app. Available plans, prices, and purchase terms are shown in the app and on the store confirmation screen. Feature availability and weather coverage vary by product and location. Forecasts can change. Always consult current official warnings and local authorities for safety decisions. Apple processes iOS subscription payments. Monthly and annual subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled through Apple. Manage your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Deleting the app does not cancel an Apple subscription. Privacy Policy: https://stormlytics.com/privacy-policy/ Terms and subscription information: https://stormlytics.com/terms/ Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Windygo4 screens
StormLytics4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Windygo at 335 against StormLytics's 1. StormLytics's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and chart position (#196 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

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 StormLytics sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

StormLytics holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Windygo has 335 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Windygo versus StormLytics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWindygoStormLytics
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (335 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings335 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
Best chart rank—#196 — better
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdam FahlmanJustin Perry

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$34.99
2 purchases

StormLytics

Subscriptions2
  • StormLytics Plus Monthly$4.991 Month
  • StormLytics Plus Annual$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Windygo free?
Windygo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StormLytics free?
StormLytics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Windygo or StormLytics?
StormLytics is rated higher. Windygo averages 4.8 out of 5 from 335 ratings, while StormLytics averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Windygo or StormLytics have ads?
Neither Windygo nor StormLytics shows ads.

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