# Forecast Now+ vs Windy.com

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Windy.com at 89% against Forecast Now+'s 33%. Windy.com also leads on price (Free vs $8.99) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). Forecast Now+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Windy.com is free to download; Forecast Now+ costs $8.99 up front. Windy.com sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Forecast Now+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Windy.com holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Windy.com has 79K ratings behind it against 156, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Forecast Now+'s written reviews are positive against 89% of Windy.com's.

Forecast Now+ ships an update monthly, Windy.com every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Forecast Now+ | Windy.com |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $8.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.4 (156 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forecast-now-plus/id901153745/reviews) | **[4.8 (79K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windycom/id1161387262/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 156 | **79K** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **89.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #142 | **#4** |
| Size | 7 MB | 172 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kelly Technology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/393931941) | [Windyty, SE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1161387261) |

## What reviewers say

### Forecast Now+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forecast-now-plus/id901153745)

**Currently charting:** #142 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

Get detailed local weather forecasts for any US town. View daily and hourly predictions, animated radar, hazardous weather alerts, and air quality information. Track up to eight locations with easy swiping.

**Highlights:** 7-day daily forecast, 24-hour hourly forecast, Animated radar and satellite views, Hazardous weather warnings, Air quality index, UV index, Up to 8 stored locations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Windy.com

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

**Currently charting:** #4 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 Forecast Now+ free?

Forecast Now+ costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Windy.com free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Forecast Now+ or Windy.com?

Windy.com is rated higher. Forecast Now+ averages 4.4 out of 5 from 156 ratings, while Windy.com averages 4.8 from 79K ratings.

### Do Forecast Now+ or Windy.com have ads?

Neither Forecast Now+ nor Windy.com shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Forecast Now+ or Windy.com?

Forecast Now+ ships an update monthly, and Windy.com every 3 weeks. Most recently, Forecast Now+ was updated on September 25, 2026 and Windy.com on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Forecast Now+ or Windy.com?

Forecast Now+ currently peaks at #142 in the App Store charts, and Windy.com at #4. 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.*