# Windy.app - Enhanced forecast

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

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/co.windyapp.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/co.windyapp.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `co.windyapp.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Windy Weather World Inc
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 12,988,581
- **Rating:** 4.76 / 5 (414,512 ratings)
- **Version:** 94.3.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-04
- **First published:** 2016-03-13
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 129 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.windyapp.android)
- **Website:** [https://windy.app/](https://windy.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.windyapp.co/CustomMenuItems/26/en](http://www.windyapp.co/CustomMenuItems/26/en)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #11,182 — Overall
- #4 — Weather (Gross)
- #35 — Weather (Free)
- #12 — forecast
- #25 — radar

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.DETECT_SCREEN_CAPTURE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SHORT_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.HIGH_SAMPLING_RATE_SENSORS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `co.windyapp.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ_APP_INFO`

## Review summary

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.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/co.windyapp.android)