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MyRadar vs Windy

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MyRadar

Weather & Environment

Fast animated weather radar at your fingertips

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Windy

Weather & Environment

Advanced weather visualization and forecasting platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: MyRadar rain and storm time predictions are inaccurate approximately 60 percent of the time according to user reports; Windy windy Premium is required for the 1-hour and 15-day forecast outlook, 4-6x daily model updates, 24-hour radar/satellite loops with 1-year archives, and tide forecast maps, per the App Store listing; the free tier lacks these
  • They diverge on capability: MyRadar covers Animated radar, Windy covers Weather visualization.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which MyRadar and Windy actually diverge.

Attributes where MyRadar and Windy differ
AttributeMyRadarWindy
PlatformsIos, Android, WebWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20122014

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Weather & Environment).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in MyRadar

  • Animated radar
  • Fast loading
  • Hurricane tracking
  • Flight tracking
  • Weather layers
  • Apple Watch
  • CarPlay
  • Android Auto

Only in Windy

  • Weather visualization
  • Wind forecasts
  • Precipitation maps
  • Interactive charts
  • Real-time data
  • Global weather models
  • Satellite data
  • Weather APIs

Both cover

  • Ios support
  • Android support
  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

MyRadar

  • Professional Worknot Windy
  • Content Creationnot Windy

Windy

  • Weather analysisnot MyRadar
  • Flight planningnot MyRadar
  • Wind pattern analysisnot MyRadar
  • Meteorological researchnot MyRadar

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

MyRadar

  • Rain and storm time predictions are inaccurate approximately 60 percent of the time according to user reports
  • Radar coverage is limited to areas with land-based radar sites
  • Only supports weather alerts for USA and Australia, not international coverage

Windy

  • Windy Premium is required for the 1-hour and 15-day forecast outlook, 4-6x daily model updates, 24-hour radar/satellite loops with 1-year archives, and tide forecast maps, per the App Store listing; the free tier lacks these

Pricing, plan by plan

MyRadar

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Radar animation
    • Location tracking
    • Alerts
  • Premium$4.99/year
    • No ads
    • Hurricane tracker
    • Extended features

Windy

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Weather maps
    • Wind forecasts
    • Precipitation data
  • Premium$5.99/month
    • Advanced models
    • Historical data
    • API access

Which should you pick?

Choose MyRadar if

  • You need animated radar.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want fast loading.
MyRadar review

Choose Windy if

  • You need weather visualization.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want wind forecasts.
Windy review

Questions people ask

Is MyRadar or Windy better?
Neither clearly leads. MyRadar starts at Free and Windy at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, MyRadar or Windy?
MyRadar starts at Free and Windy at Free.
Does MyRadar or Windy run on more platforms?
MyRadar runs on Ios, Android, Web. Windy runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use MyRadar for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is MyRadar best used for?
MyRadar is most often used for professional work, content creation. Of those, professional work and content creation are not what Windy is typically brought in for.
What can MyRadar do that Windy cannot?
MyRadar covers Animated radar, Fast loading, Hurricane tracking, Flight tracking. Windy covers Weather visualization, Wind forecasts, Precipitation maps, Interactive charts. Both handle Ios support, Android support, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

MyRadar: Does MyRadar work internationally?

MyRadar provides radar coverage in the USA and Australia. Weather watches and warnings for countries other than Australia and the USA cannot be viewed in the app.

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