# Windy.com

> NOAA Weather Radar & Hurricane

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1161387262](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1161387262)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1161387262`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Windyty, SE
- **Category:** Weather
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (79,036 ratings)
- **Version:** 51.020117
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-14
- **First published:** 2016-10-31
- **Size:** 172 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/windy-com/id1161387262)
- **Website:** [https://www.windy.com](https://www.windy.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://account.windy.com/agreements/windy-privacy-policy](https://account.windy.com/agreements/windy-privacy-policy)

## Description

**Windy.com** is a powerful weather visualization and forecasting app with live radar, satellite imagery, lightning tracking, hurricane paths, storm alerts and more than 50 interactive weather maps. Compare over 15 global and local forecast models, including NOAA GFS, ECMWF, ICON and HRRR, for detailed insights into wind, rain, temperature, snow, air quality and marine conditions.

Designed for travelers, pilots and outdoor enthusiasts, Windy includes aviation forecasts, METAR and TAF data, webcams, tide and wave forecasts, surf and paragliding spots, route planning, weather widgets and Apple Watch, iPad, Mac and CarPlay support. Premium features add extended forecasts, frequent updates, radar and satellite archives, additional maps and model comparisons.

## Rankings

- #4,411 — Overall
- #13 — forecast
- #17 — radar
- #17 — weather
- #74 — temperature

## Review summary

Windy.com is praised for depth, reliability, and breadth of data. Reviewers highlight its extensive layers (wind, waves, radar, currents) and global coverage, along with high wind forecast accuracy. The app is noted as highly useful for seafarers, anglers, guides, and outdoor enthusiasts, and is appreciated for its user-friendly interface and strong Apple device integration (iPhone, Apple Watch, widgets). The premium subscription is widely regarded as worth the investment for access to advanced features.

### Pros

- Extensive data layers and global weather coverage (wind, waves, radar, currents, and more).
- Accurate forecasts, especially for wind, making it a trusted tool for seafarers and outdoors.
- Rich, user-friendly interface with many display options, including animated radar and waves.
- Strong cross-device support: works well on iPhone, Apple Watch, and with widgets.
- Premium subscription provides valuable additional features and data; many reviewers find it worth it.

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