# Madeira Weather vs Windy.com

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Windy.com at 89% against Madeira Weather's 25%. Windy.com also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (4.8 vs 4.0). Madeira Weather's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Windy.com is free to download; Madeira Weather costs $0.99 up front. Windy.com sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Madeira Weather asks for nothing beyond the download.

Windy.com holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Windy.com has 79K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Madeira Weather's written reviews are positive against 89% of Windy.com's.

Madeira Weather ships an update every 4 months, Windy.com every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Madeira Weather | Windy.com |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/madeira-weather/id778610321/reviews) | **[4.8 (79K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windycom/id1161387262/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **79K** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **89.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | #70 | **#3** |
| Size | 35 MB | 172 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AGENCIA REGIONAL PARA O DESENVOLVIMENTO DA INVESTIGACAO, TECNOLOGIA E INOVACAO - ASSOCIACAO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1543179793) | [Windyty, SE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1161387261) |

## What reviewers say

### Madeira Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/madeira-weather/id778610321)

**Currently charting:** #70 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

Get detailed weather forecasts for the Madeira Archipelago, including specific locations and high-resolution models. View forecasts on a map, access hourly predictions for up to three days, and check satellite imagery. Save favorite locations for quick access.

**Highlights:** Forecasts in a map view, Browse forecasts by locality, Detailed weather information, Save favorite locations, Satellite images of Madeira, Hourly forecasts up to 3 days

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Windy.com

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windycom/id1161387262)

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Free · Weather, #10 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

This app offers advanced weather forecasting with over 50 detailed maps and 15 weather models, including live radar, satellite imagery, and hurricane tracking. It provides customizable alerts for storms, wind, and snow, making it ideal for outdoor activities and aviation.

**Highlights:** Live weather radar & satellite, Over 50 weather maps, 15+ weather models, Hurricane tracker, Customizable weather alerts, Aviation-specific forecasts, Air quality index

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Donate 3 EUR/USD a month | $2.99 | per month |
| Windy Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Donate 6 EUR/USD a month | $5.49 | per month |
| Windy Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Donate approx 5 EUR/USD | $4.99 | one-time |
| Donate approx 10 EUR/USD | $9.99 | one-time |
| Donate approx 20 EUR/USD | $19.99 | one-time |
| Windy Premium | $29.99 | one-time |
| Donate approx 50  EUR/USD | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌊 Accurate weather forecasts
- 🌍 Comprehensive global coverage
- 🔍 Detailed weather data and models
- 🛥️ Useful for marine/sailing activities
- 🛫 Valuable for aviation planning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Overwhelming number of features and options
- 🔍 Small text and cluttered interface on mobile
- 🤖 Occasional app crashes or stability issues
- 💰 Paywall for some advanced features
- 🌐 Lack of offline functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Map dragging issues on newer iPhone models
- Inconsistent temperature display units
- Premium features not always working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add weather front data on isobar charts
- Improve font size and layout for better readability
- Provide option to hide webcams or certain layers
- Implement weather warning notifications
- Add support for Apple Watch and other wearables


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Madeira Weather free?

Madeira Weather costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Windy.com free?

Windy.com is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Madeira Weather or Windy.com?

Windy.com is rated higher. Madeira Weather averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Windy.com averages 4.8 from 79K ratings.

### Do Madeira Weather or Windy.com have ads?

Neither Madeira Weather nor Windy.com shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Madeira Weather or Windy.com?

Madeira Weather ships an update every 4 months, and Windy.com every 3 weeks. Most recently, Madeira Weather was updated on September 21, 2026 and Windy.com on September 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Madeira Weather or Windy.com?

Madeira Weather currently peaks at #70 in the App Store charts, and Windy.com at #3. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*