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Head-to-head · Weather Apps for Android

Windy Weather World vs Ventusky

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Windy Weather World #6 in Weather Apps for Android 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 2 features Visit site
Ventusky #8 in Weather Apps for Android 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 2 features Visit Ventusky

Windy Weather World leads on 1 check, Ventusky on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreWindy Weather World · 8.8/10
  • Free planboth

Windy Weather World scores higher on our rubric for weather apps for android: 8.8 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.

Windy Weather World leads on forecast horizon: 15 days versus 14 days.

Windy Weather World is the better fit for model comparisons and interactive global maps. Ventusky is the better fit for map-led forecasts and severe-weather alerts.

  • Windy Weather World fits best

    Model comparisons and interactive global maps

  • Ventusky fits best

    Map-led forecasts and severe-weather alerts

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Side by side

Feature Windy Weather World 8.8/10 Visit ↗ Ventusky 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.6
Ranking #6 in Weather Apps for Android #8 in Weather Apps for Android
Best for Model comparisons and interactive global maps Map-led forecasts and severe-weather alerts
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Free plan Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Community Email, Docs, Community
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features Windy Weather World 2/2 · Ventusky 2/2
Radar layers ✓ ✓
Severe-weather alerts ✓ ✓
Specs
Minimum Android version Not checked yet Not checked yet
Forecast horizon 15 days (best) 14 days
Weather focus General General
Update interval Free users: twice a day; Premium: every model run as available 10 minutes for EURAD and USRAD radar-based models
Our review
Pros
  • Compares multiple global and regional forecast models.
  • Combines interactive maps with Doppler radar and satellite imagery.
  • Includes wind, wave and tide forecasts alongside location forecasts.
  • Map layers cover wind, pressure, clouds, precipitation and temperature.
  • Timeline controls animate forecasts across a 14-day horizon.
  • Custom alerts, radar and webcam widgets support ongoing local monitoring.
Cons
  • Free forecasts update only twice daily.
  • The 15-day forecast outlook is a Premium feature.
  • Radar and satellite loops and archives require Premium.
  • Forecast maps beyond seven days require Premium.
  • Its map-first approach may not suit readers who prefer a simple forecast view.
  • The 10-minute update interval applies to EURAD and USRAD radar-based models.
Our verdict

Windy Weather World is a weather-forecast visualization app for Android and web, aimed at general weather users and people whose plans depend on conditions, including pilots, sailors, surfers and paragliders. Its main appeal is the ability…

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Ventusky is a weather-forecasting app for people who want to explore conditions on maps, from wind and pressure to cloud cover, precipitation and temperature. It is available on Android, iOS and the web, with a general weather focus and a…

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  1. Windy Weather WorldWeather Apps for Android 8.8Free plan
  2. VentuskyWeather Apps for Android 8.6Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Windy Weather World — where it wins

    • Compares multiple global and regional forecast models.
    • Combines interactive maps with Doppler radar and satellite imagery.
    • Includes wind, wave and tide forecasts alongside location forecasts.

    Where it doesn't

    • Free forecasts update only twice daily.
    • The 15-day forecast outlook is a Premium feature.
    • Radar and satellite loops and archives require Premium.

  • Ventusky — where it wins

    • Map layers cover wind, pressure, clouds, precipitation and temperature.
    • Timeline controls animate forecasts across a 14-day horizon.
    • Custom alerts, radar and webcam widgets support ongoing local monitoring.

    Where it doesn't

    • Forecast maps beyond seven days require Premium.
    • Its map-first approach may not suit readers who prefer a simple forecast view.
    • The 10-minute update interval applies to EURAD and USRAD radar-based models.
  • Windy Weather World8.8/10 · Free plan

    A free Android weather app for comparing forecast models on interactive global maps.

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  • Ventusky8.6/10 · Free plan

    A map-led weather app with radar, a 14-day forecast and customizable alerts.

    Visit VentuskyFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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