Comparison

Plumicast vs Windrose Radar

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

Head to head
About

Plumicast

Features
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Plumicast turns the forecast into a quick, glanceable outfit plan. Open it once in the morning and you'll know what to wear, what to pack, and what the day actually feels like, without scrolling through a wall of weather data. WHAT TO WEAR, NOT JUST THE WEATHER Plumicast reads the forecast and tells you in plain language how the day will feel and how to dress for it. Layers, jacket, umbrella, sunscreen, accessories, all tailored to the conditions you're actually going out in. MEET PLUMI Plumi is a cloud mascot who dresses for the weather alongside you. Sun, rain, snow, wind, or a cold night, the scene matches what's actually happening outside so you feel the forecast the moment you open the app. MODES FOR HOW YOU LIVE Switch between Daily, Work, and Workout modes to get guidance tuned to the moment. Active mode nudges the perceived-temperature up so you don't overdress for an outdoor workout. TUNED TO HOW YOU FEEL Run hot or cold? Tell Plumicast once and every outfit recommendation adapts to your comfort. Averages don't dress you, you do. HOURLY AT A GLANCE See the hours ahead with temperature, precipitation, and wind, so you can pick the right moment to head out or take the dog for a walk. HOME-SCREEN WIDGET Pin Plumi and the day's outfit to your iOS home or lock screen. Small and medium sizes, updated in the background so the prep is already waiting for you when you pick up your phone. PLUMICAST PRO Pro unlocks home and lock-screen widgets and power-user features. Available as a monthly or yearly subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://plumicast.app/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://plumicast.app/privacy.html

About

Windrose Radar

Features
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Check rain radar, compare forecasts and plan time outdoors. Windrose brings everyday weather, optional alerts and specialist tools together on iPhone and iPad. EVERYDAY WEATHER — FREE • A 7-day forecast, 12 hours of detail and modeled current conditions. • Observed rain radar with a timeline you can scrub, where coverage is available. • Estimated rain timing and a one-hour rain chart in 15-minute forecast steps. • A standard 30-minute Focus Window suggestion, checked against a full hourly forecast block. • UV, sunrise, sunset and modeled air quality where available. • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, plus rain Live Activities. • Current location and two saved places, Home/Work shortcuts, backup export and private iCloud place sync. Official warnings remain free in Hong Kong, the United States and participating European and nearby countries. Check the affected area, issuing authority and valid times. Optional notifications depend on permission, connectivity and iOS background scheduling; emergency delivery is not guaranteed. European warning notifications cover red-level warnings; other supported warnings remain visible in the app. MORE DETAIL WITH WINDROSE PRO • Up to 16 forecast days, 48 hourly hours and a six-hour rain chart. • Custom Focus Window duration, rain, gust and temperature preferences. • Experimental future radar: motion estimates from available observed frames, up to three hours ahead, with decreasing reliability over time. • Infrared satellite cloud imagery where coverage is available. • An interactive pressure map with isobars, highs and lows, illustrative flow and supported tropical-cyclone tracks. Pressure readings are sampled or interpolated model estimates. • Marine forecasts for waves, swell, sea state, sea temperature, currents, wind and gusts where available. • Aviation reports and tools: METARs, TAFs, reporting airports, SIGMET information, modeled winds aloft and a density-altitude calculator. • Unlimited saved places and no ads. MAKE IT YOURS Choose your units and appearance, then reorder or hide dashboard cards. Forecast validity and download times are shown separately, with clear messages when data is missing, stale or unavailable. Coverage varies by location and product. Use official warnings and briefings for safety decisions. Marine and aviation tools provide awareness, not navigation or flight-planning authority. The app interface, widgets and Live Activities support 50 languages. Official narratives and place names may retain their supplied language. SUBSCRIPTIONS Pro is available monthly or annually. The App Store shows current prices, billing periods and any introductory offer you are eligible for before purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled. Manage or cancel in your Apple Account settings at least 24 hours before renewal or trial end. Restore purchases in the app. Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy: https://mwsupplylimited.github.io/windrose/privacy.html

Screenshots

Plumicast4 screens
Windrose Radar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Plumicast at none against Windrose Radar's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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. Plumicast sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Windrose Radar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Plumicast versus Windrose Radar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlumicastWindrose Radar
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 3 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFlorian DeuerleinMatthew Wong

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Plumicast

Subscriptions2
  • Plumicast Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Plumicast Pro Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Plumicast Pro$19.99
2 purchases

Windrose Radar

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly3 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Plumicast free?
Plumicast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Windrose Radar free?
Windrose Radar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Plumicast or Windrose Radar have ads?
Windrose Radar shows ads; Plumicast does not.
Which is updated more often, Plumicast or Windrose Radar?
Plumicast ships an update every 3 days, and Windrose Radar every 3 days. Most recently, Plumicast was updated on October 21, 2026 and Windrose Radar on October 15, 2026.

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