Windy.com is the better app overall, scoring 9.0 to 8.3. Windy.com wins on 5 of the 5 scores, MyRadar on 0.
Outdoor planners, pilots and sailors who want to see the weather themselves
People who check radar before every walk, ride or commute
Score by score
The details
| Feature | Windy.com | MyRadar |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Weather | Weather |
| Category rank | #2 of 7 | #7 of 7 |
| Developer | Windyty, SE | ACME AtronOmatic |
| Pricing | Free + paid plans | Free + paid plans |
| Usable for free | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone & iPad | ✓ | ✓ |
| Android | ✓ | ✓ |
| Web | ✓ | — |
Common questions
Is Windy.com better than MyRadar?
Windy.com is the better app overall, scoring 9.0 to 8.3. Windy.com wins on 5 of the 5 scores, MyRadar on 0.
Which is cheaper, Windy.com or MyRadar?
Windy.com: Free; Windy Premium adds hourly 15-day forecasts with more frequent updates. MyRadar: Free; optional Premium Features add hurricane tracking and pro radar. On value for money, Windy.com scores higher.
Do Windy.com and MyRadar work on the same devices?
Only Windy.com runs on Web.
Which is more private, Windy.com or MyRadar?
Windy.com scores higher on privacy (8.6/10). App Store label: location, user content, identifiers and diagnostics may be collected but are not linked to you. No tracking. Google Play lists no data shared with third parties.
Strengths and weaknesses
Windy.com
- Compare forecast models side by side
- Huge free feature set
- Privacy label shows nothing linked to you
- Busy interface can overwhelm casual users
- Hourly detail and faster updates need Premium
Windy puts the tools meteorologists use into a free app. Flip between ECMWF, GFS, ICON, meteoblue and local high-resolution models, then watch wind, rain, waves, snow or air quality animate across more than 50 map layers. Pilots, sailors, surfers and storm watchers get airport data, tides, webcams and a hurricane tracker. The sheer amount on screen takes some learning, but nothing else this capable costs so little.
Full Windy.com review
MyRadar
- Radar loads the moment you open it
- Rain alerts give useful advance warning
- Lots of free map layers
- Location data shared for advertising
- Best hurricane tools need Premium
MyRadar opens straight to animated radar around you, and that speed is why so many people keep it on their home screen. Rain alerts warn you up to an hour before it starts, and layers add winds, fronts, wildfires, earthquakes and aviation data. Premium unlocks a detailed hurricane tracker and per-station radar for enthusiasts. The free version leans on location-based advertising, which is the price of all that radar.
Full MyRadar review
