Weather° vs WindCaster
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Weather°
Get accurate, real-time weather forecasts and detailed indicators like humidity, UV index, and air quality. Track rain, snow, and storms with advanced radar maps and receive timely alerts for severe weather. Stay informed with expert weather news and global condition updates.
- Accurate weather forecast
- All-in-one weather maps
- Weather alerts and storm tracker
- Local air quality forecasts
- Detailed ski reports
- Expert weather news and videos
- 90-minute nowcast
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WEATHER & RADAR provides the most accurate and reliable weather forecast. It also provides the most accurate weather indicators such as sunrise and sunset times, humidity, UV index, wind speed, air quality and precipitation. The app accurately displays the current weather conditions in your exact location, anywhere in the world. It provides up-to-date details on temperature, rain, chance of precipitation, snow, wind, hours of sunshine, sunrise and sunset times. Key features of the Weather & Radar app: • Accurate weather forecast • Innovative all-in-one weather maps • Weather alerts, rain and thunderstorm tracker • Local air quality forecasts (AQI) • Detailed ski reports • Expert weather news and videos => Weather App Be ready for everything with Weather & Radar’s app, with accurate current conditions, forecasts and storm alerts at your exact location in the US and around the world. => Weather Forecast Local, national and global rain, snow, temperature and wind maps. Get free, detailed hourly and daily forecasts, including for feels-like temperature, UV index and rain amounts. Plan ahead with the 14-day forecast graphics. => Weather Map Discover our industry-leading all-in-one weather radar, helping you to track rain, snow and storms coming your way. The enhanced weather maps allow you to view real-time and future weather conditions down to city and county level. => Weather Alerts Using the latest weather modelling and storm tracking technology, our weather alert service will always keep you updated about dangerous severe weather, snow, ice and hurricane threats in or close to your area. => Weather News Go beyond the forecast! Our team of expert meteorologists will bring you the latest weather, climate and environment news, including in-depth analysis, videos and live coverage of high impact weather events. From hurricanes to tornadoes and flash floods, we have got you covered! => Coastal Conditions You can rely on Weather & Radar's free app to get the latest lake and ocean temperatures as well as frequently updated beach and nearshore weather, wind + wave conditions. => 90-Minute Trend Our 90-minute nowcast gives you all the time-critical data you need, using a blend of local observations and high-resolution forecast models to pinpoint the movement and timing of rain or storms around your location. => World Weather Save any location and see current conditions for any number of global locations in our weather app. Global weather and radar at your fingertips! Should you have any queries or comments, kindly contact us at jaydipkpatel12@gmail.com
WindCaster
This AI-powered weather app analyzes multiple forecast models and live data to provide clear, actionable insights for outdoor activities. It helps users understand potential risks and make informed decisions before heading out.
- Ask weather questions in plain English
- Cross-checks multiple global weather models
- Live weather map with animated flows
- Save and monitor favorite locations
- Transparent forecasting with confidence scores
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WindCaster is your AI weather analyst for the water, the trail, and the road ahead. Pick a spot, ask a question, or plan a route. WindCaster checks major weather models, live buoy data, marine conditions, alerts, waves, currents, wind, storms, visibility, tides, and more — then turns it all into one clear forecast you can actually use. No more bouncing between weather apps, buoy stations, radar maps, and marine forecasts. WindCaster helps you see what matters, where the models disagree, and whether conditions are worth the risk. Ask things like: “Can I take my 22ft boat offshore Saturday morning?” “What will the waves and wind look like at my fishing spot?” “Is this route safe later today?” WindCaster gives you plain-English answers, confidence levels, and practical recommendations so you can make smarter decisions before you leave. FEATURES: • AI Weather Answers Ask about any spot or route in plain English. • Smarter Marine Forecasts Check wind, gusts, waves, currents, tides, visibility, storms, sea temperature, and more. • Cross-Checked Models Compare major weather models and see when the forecast is uncertain. • Live Data Built In WindCaster checks available buoy readings, observations, and weather alerts. • Save Your Spots Pin fishing spots, marinas, trailheads, routes, and outdoor locations. • Know Before You Go Get clear recommendations before you load the truck, launch the boat, or head out.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: WindCaster at free against Weather°'s ad-supported. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Weather° against 5.0 for WindCaster. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Weather° | WindCaster |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Amit Lakhani | siyu gan |
Customer experience
Weather°
WindCaster
In-app purchases
Weather°
No in-app purchases
WindCaster
No in-app purchases









