# Windy.app vs Swift Warning

The clearest difference is ads: Windy.app at none against Swift Warning's shown. Windy.app also leads on ratings volume (73K vs 1) and chart position (#6 vs unranked). Swift Warning's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Windy.app sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Swift Warning sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Swift Warning holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Windy.app has 73K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Windy.app ships an update weekly, Swift Warning every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Windy.app | Swift Warning |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (73K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windyapp-wind-tides-radar/id997079492/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swift-warning/id6760925737/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **73K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 64.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#6** | — |
| Size | 382 MB | 114 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Windy Weather World Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1375325329) | [WINNCOMM LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1331793280) |

## What reviewers say

### Windy.app

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

**Currently charting:** #6 Top Grossing · Weather, #22 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


### Swift Warning

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swift-warning/id6760925737)

Get real-time alerts for natural disasters and environmental events like wildfires, earthquakes, and air quality issues. Customize notifications for saved locations and view various data layers on an interactive map.

**Highlights:** Map layers for wildfires, earthquakes, and weather, Satellite hotspot and radar data, Customizable notifications for saved places, Event details with reporting sources, Air quality and power outage alerts, Hurricane and flood tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Family Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Family Yearly | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Windy.app free?

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

### Is Swift Warning free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Windy.app or Swift Warning?

Swift Warning is rated higher. Windy.app averages 4.7 out of 5 from 73K ratings, while Swift Warning averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Windy.app or Swift Warning have ads?

Swift Warning shows ads; Windy.app does not.

### Which is updated more often, Windy.app or Swift Warning?

Windy.app ships an update weekly, and Swift Warning every 2 days. Most recently, Windy.app was updated on November 4, 2026 and Swift Warning on October 31, 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.*