Windy.app

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

1. [R11] 5/5 · US RELIABLE: Most reliable wind app of 9 that I have on my phone and I pad👍
2. [R17] 5/5 · US The local weather forecast: I always like to check and find out what Windy is forecasting. It’s always worth checking. Almost time to put the boat back in the water and I will be checking to find out the local weather conditions first, always accurate and dependable, Thanks
3. [R19] 5/5 · US The best fishing app: La mejor app para pesca, la comunidad debería aportar más sus capturas y spots
4. [R22] 5/5 · US Very detailed: I used the free version for a while and it works good. I upgraded to the pro version and it has way more detail and options to better predict the weather. Found it to be quite accurate and I highly recommend using this if you have a boat, fish, or just want to check the weather forecast.
5. [R32] 4/5 · US Want more fire weather parameters: As a prescribed fire practitioner I would like parameters like mixing height, 20ft wind, transport wind, vent rate. I think many of my colleagues would pay for PRO if these were options. It would be a game changer for our operations.
6. [R44] 5/5 · US Great weather app: Great app with many customizable options. Customer service is easy to reach if you ever have inquiries.
7. [R48] 5/5 · US Details when you need them: However, the app is still easy to use but details there when you want them.
8. [R38] 5/5 · US Refund subscription: i was refunded without any issues after mistakenly not unsubscribing pass trial period.
9. [R40] 5/5 · US Developer Responsiveness: I posted a critical review because I was getting repeated pop-over ads saying “update now, limited time!” Which was obviously false because they kept coming and coming. Well, that stopped, and the Developer wrote a nice apology and said they didn’t intend that, and would look into it. I would update my prior review but I can’t figure out how to do that (if I were reviewin
10. [R2] 1/5 · US Garbage: I paid for lifetime and everything I try to use is asking for money. I want a refund
11. [R3] 1/5 · US App turned to hot garbage unless you pay: Can’t even look at stuff without being bothered at least twice to sign up for pro
12. [R4] 1/5 · US 1*: Yet another app that strings you along a stupid quiz before asking you for money at the end. Just say you’re a subscriber service only and stop wasting my time. Let people do your dumb customer survey after they’ve payed to be on ur app.
13. [R6] 1/5 · US Too many: Had to uninstall. Too many reminders about special offers. Very annoying
14. [R8] 2/5 · US Unreliable: Far too often is the wind forecast wrong. Standing in in unobstructed view of the water with a 7-10 mph forecast and not a leaf barely moving just a slight breeze. Anyone knows of a reliable source would love to know.
15. [R25] 2/5 · US statistics: Fishing statistics have never matched reality. I’ve gone to places where they showed a 100% success rate and didn't get a single bite.
16. [R41] 1/5 · US Poor Accuracy: Highly inaccurate and very misleading. Can’t be used to fish on Lake Michigan
17. [R47] 1/5 · US Most inaccurate app: I love right by the Palmer Alaska airport this app is soo far off on our wind storm speeds it’s doesn’t even come close to what the airport says waste of money and time. I also got swindled into paying for the highest PRO version.
18. [R5] 3/5 · US Onboarding process hung up: Tried to get on the app after subscribing to the one year $59 option. Can’t find a support phone number and the app is stuck in the enrollment process and I can’t start using the app for some reason. Payment went through so I don’t know what the problem is.
19. [R31] 3/5 · US Glitchy: The days of the week underneath map view have been glitchy for weeks and since I rely on it, it’s disconcerting. Scrolling through it unexpectedly moves to different days. Also significantly have seen no upgrades in functionality for this app. I have used this app for years now, but will be switching.
20. [R53] 5/5 · US Hurricane tracker crashes the app: Since this new feature was added when you click on it the app crashes. Great feature. Can’t use it
21. [R134] 3/5 · US No response regarding bugs in the app.: Overall I love this app, but there is an issue with saving custom spots currently that is quite annoying. When you click on an unmarked location on the map a pin appears with a little ‘plus’ icon. Pressing the ‘plus’ icon prompts you to enter a name for the spot to save it. When you click on the text box to enter the name, the app freezes. I emailed the de
22. [R12] 1/5 · US Stole my money: Don’t try this there free trial stole my money and I had the free trial for one day
23. [R15] 1/5 · US SCAM: I cancel my subscription because I dint need it anymore, but they decided they still wanted to keep charging me money. Don’t use this app it’s a Scam.
24. [R24] 2/5 · US Put on my iPhone, now cannot delete it...: If i have it on iPhone, it's for trial period then automatically charges me after that period is done. I don't like apps that do this. Tried to delete from my settings, but I see no way to do so. I WON'T be using this ever again.
25. [R39] 1/5 · US Deceptive advertising: I saw an ad for the Windy app on social media. The ad was targeted at fishermen and as a visitor to Florida a couple of times a year, I could use some help with species and locations. The ad made it appear this was the case. So I signed up for a windy app plan. Only after payment did it take me to another screen where I had to choose an additional plan to access the fishing
26. [R13] 1/5 · US waste of time: they make you answer a bunch of questions and then hit you with a bunch of pricing before you even get to see what the app has to offer
27. [R16] 2/5 · US 10 question survey: Not interested in a survey at app launch… Cannot skip questions. I do not see how my age helps with the activity I am preparing the app for…
28. [R10] 2/5 · US Scammed with Pro Version: I purchased the lifetime pro version of this app a couple of years ago. Over the past several months they have taken away several options and maps that were available to me originally...& have made them only available if I upgrade AGAIN to a newer "pro" version. This is very disappointing & scammy! If I buy the new version they will just change it again and try to scam m
29. [R23] 3/5 · US What happened ?: Long time user and with the most recent update they removed the basic functionality of the seeing the wind projections @ multiple locations on the ‘home screen’ which was, in short, the backbone of the App (and what made it so convenient). Never understood why developers make these changes - probably looking for alternative ways to monetize the App.
30. [R75] 1/5 · US Makes you pay for everything: Can’t even see the size of waves without paying The swell option was free then the app realized I used that tue most and now it wants me to pay $50
31. [R348] 3/5 · GB Used to be such a good app...: The old version was brilliant, simple and rich in data. Used by many at the sailing club. The latest incarnation of this app has now lost a lot of the free options with many now only for pro subscribers. The most notable change is you only have GFS modelled data (which for the London area wasn't the best of the 4 previously on offer). The app is also very unstable an
32. [R7] 4/5 · US Cancel: You can’t cancel this app!!!
33. [R9] 1/5 · US Subscription only: Constant spam/wants money
34. [R78] 1/5 · US Not free: Have to pay to check the weather
35. [R14] 2/5 · US Didn’t realize I signed up for an annual subscription: A little disappointed about being charged for a full year subscription. I really only needed this for at most a month but I got charged $170 for a full year subscription. I guess I missed that in the T&C’s? Happy to pay for the usage of it but I only needed it for a while. It was very helpful during my trip to the Bahamas so I like the progr
36. [R45] 1/5 · US $70 -$170 per year? Nah: Who wants to pay that? The “best” option is $9 PER WEEK. Lol
37. [R46] 1/5 · US Charging my account $169.99!!!: Since when does a 7 day free trial equal automatically charging my account almost $170?!?!
38. [R49] 5/5 · US Great weather app. !: This is a very important tool for my business. Setting Sporting Clay targets can be difficult. You are constantly at the mercy of the weather to set challenging and fair targets. Windy.app- has been accurate and has all the information needed to make my business successful. Plus, the fishing charts are great. Fishing is my other sport. So it is a win win for me. Appreciate th
39. [R54] 5/5 · US Barry Wiegmann: I have only been using this app for one month. Windy App has been very helpful in predicting weather patterns and fishing conditions in my favorite areas before leaving the dock saving me fuel and time!
40. [R62] 1/5 · US Expensive not that useful: Hard to cancel subscription. They tried to charge me three separate times after successfully charged me $14.99. The app was useless.