Windy.app - Enhanced forecast

Name: Windy.app - Enhanced forecast
Rating: 4.7594886 (400480 reviews)
Author: Windy Weather World Inc

By: Windy Weather World Inc

View weather widget and map. Wind direction and speed. Tides times and waves

Features & Capabilities

Windy.app is a comprehensive weather and wind forecast extension tailored for wind and water sports enthusiasts such as surfers, sailors, kitesurfers, and fishermen. It offers real-time wind reports, detailed wind direction and speed maps, tide times, and wave forecasts to help you plan your activities with confidence.

Key features include a variety of forecast models like GFS and ECMWF, wind alerts via push notifications, a ten-day local NOAA forecast, storm and hurricane trackers, and an interactive weather widget. The app also supports offline mode and boasts a vibrant community with spot chats and over 30,000 geo-located spots. Whether you're into paragliding, fishing, skiing, or golf, Windy.app ensures you're updated on the latest atmospheric conditions, making it the ideal tool to stay safe and enjoy your outdoor adventures.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Weather Sports

By:

Windy Weather World Inc

Downloads:

12,558,887 28.88K

Rating:

4.76

(400,480) 1,451 new ratings

Version:

92.0.2 Last updated: 2026-06-22

Version code:

862

Creation date:

2016-03-13

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.CAMERA Very high risk
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.DETECT_SCREEN_CAPTURE Moderate risk
android.permission.HIGH_SAMPLING_RATE_SENSORS Moderate risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE Low risk

Size:

136.22MB

Email:

wi*****@windyapp.co

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-05

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 11,251 ▼ 1

Other rankings

#4 in Weather (Gross) #25 in Weather (Free) ▲ 1#8 in forecast keyword 25

Other platforms

Windy.app — Wind, Tides, Radar (v15.6.9)

4.70

(72,444)

For Developers

Monetize with App Pass Boost with Extension Booster

Contact the developer

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Developed by:

Windy Weather World Inc

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.windyapp.android

Email:

wi*****@windyapp.co

Website:

https://windy.app/

User Reviews

Windy.app provides rich, all-in-one weather data and forecasts that many users find valuable, especially for marine use. It’s easy to use and backed by a responsive support team, with strong perceived value. However, the app’s paid-only access, aggressive pricing prompts, and branding confusion can deter new users, and forecast accuracy is seen as inconsistent by some reviewers. Overall, it’s feature-rich and well-supported, but potential users should consider the pricing/test factors before committing.

Pros

Extensive all-in-one weather data and forecasts for quick, comprehensive insights.
Great for boating/sailing and wind-focused conditions, with data tailored to marine use.
Easy to use and informative, with clear, understandable information.
Responsive support team that listens to user feedback and acts on it.
Strong perceived value with data coverage and pricing options.

Cons

Trial and access are gated behind payment; you often can't test the app without providing payment information.
Aggressive subscription marketing and branding confusion, making it unclear if it’s the Windy site or a separate product.
Mixed reports on forecast accuracy, with some users praising accuracy while others claim false forecasts.

Recent reviews

needs to mention the fees for using the app right from the start. not wait till someone has set everything up and try to sucker them in. I uninstalled when I hit the subscription page.