# Windy.app vs Barometer Plus

The clearest difference is rating: Windy.app at 4.7 against Barometer Plus's 4.0. Windy.app also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). Barometer Plus's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Windy.app sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Barometer Plus sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Windy.app holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Windy.app has 73K ratings behind it against 421, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Windy.app's written reviews are positive against 64% of Barometer Plus's.

Windy.app ships an update weekly, Barometer Plus every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Windy.app | Barometer Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (73K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windyapp-wind-tides-radar/id997079492/reviews)** | [4.0 (421 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barometer-plus-altimeter/id1071044152/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **73K** | 421 |
| Positive reviews | **64.8% of reviews** | 63.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#7** | — |
| Size | 382 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Windy Weather World Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1375325329) | [Ngo Na](https://appshunter.io/developer/1061345952) |

## What reviewers say

### Windy.app

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windyapp-wind-tides-radar/id997079492)

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Grossing · Weather, #10 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

This app provides detailed wind, wave, and weather forecasts for various outdoor activities. It offers historical data, real-time alerts, and a community feature for sharing conditions. Ideal for surfers, sailors, and other wind sports enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Wind report, forecast, and statistics, Wind alert and storm warnings, Weather history (2012-2024), Local NOAA forecast with 10-day prediction, Wave forecast for ocean and sea, Animated wind tracker and radar, Offline mode for forecast access

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WINDY PRO access for 1 month | $9.99 | per month |
| WINDY PRO account - 1 month | $19.99 | per month |
| WINDY PRO account | $39.99 | per year |
| WINDY PRO account | $39.99 | per year |
| Windy.app Fishing Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| WINDY PRO account | $59.99 | per year |
| WINDY PRO access | $59.99 | per year |
| WINDY PRO account | $99.99 | per year |
| WINDY PRO account | $164.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌊 Accurate wind and weather forecasts
- 🔍 Ability to compare multiple weather models
- 🗺️ Detailed and customizable map views
- 🛥️ Useful for sailing, fishing, and other water sports
- 🔧 Responsive and helpful support team

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription fees
- 🤔 Confusing user interface for casual users
- 🔒 Difficulty cancelling subscriptions
- 🔄 Inconsistent data accuracy across locations
- 📢 Excessive notifications and upsell prompts

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after recent updates
- Saved locations and settings not syncing properly
- Incorrect weather data displayed in some areas

**Requested features**

- Add radar and precipitation overlays
- Improve tide and current data accuracy
- Introduce more affordable subscription options
- Provide better support for Apple Watch integration
- Allow more customization of the user interface


### Barometer Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barometer-plus-altimeter/id1071044152)

This app measures air pressure and altitude using your device's built-in sensor. It helps predict weather changes, monitor health impacts of pressure fluctuations, and optimize activities like fishing. Customize its appearance and receive notifications about significant pressure shifts.

**Highlights:** Barometer and altimeter with analog display, Temperature and humidity readings, Pressure and altitude unit conversion, GPS and airport data calibration, Relative altitude measurement, Pressure change notifications, History tracking and graph

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads, Widget and Export | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited custom rules | $0.99 | one-time |
| Exact update interval | $1.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Edition | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔍 Helpful for tracking migraines/arthritis
- 💡 Customizable settings
- 🔍 Useful for weather/fishing/aviation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate readings
- 📺 Intrusive ads
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with fitness tracking
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 🤔 Confusing interface

**Reported bugs**

- Stops tracking pressure changes
- Incompatible with iOS 10 on iPads
- Freezes or crashes on launch

**Requested features**

- Pressure trend indicators
- Customizable graphs and data export
- Notifications for pressure changes
- Arthritis/migraine warning indicators


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Windy.app free?

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

### Is Barometer Plus free?

Barometer Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Windy.app or Barometer Plus?

Windy.app is rated higher. Windy.app averages 4.7 out of 5 from 73K ratings, while Barometer Plus averages 4.0 from 421 ratings.

### Do Windy.app or Barometer Plus have ads?

Barometer Plus shows ads; Windy.app does not.

### Which is updated more often, Windy.app or Barometer Plus?

Windy.app ships an update weekly, and Barometer Plus every 6 weeks. Most recently, Windy.app was updated on November 8, 2026 and Barometer Plus on November 6, 2026.

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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.*