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Ventusky: Comprehensive Weather Analysis for Professionals and Enthusiasts

by Ventusky

4.1
ANDROIDWeather
Ventusky combines 20+ global weather models with live radar, satellite imagery, and 40,000+ webcams. Delivers hyperlocal forecasting ideal for outdoor professionals, travelers, and weather enthusiasts requiring precision meteorological data.

Detailed Review

Ventusky: Weather & Live Radar represents a sophisticated meteorological platform that aggregates data from over twenty global weather models, positioning itself as a premium solution for users requiring high-resolution weather visualization. The application distinguishes itself through professional-grade data integration, serving both casual users and meteorological professionals with equal capability. The core functionality centers around hyperlocal forecasting with fourteen-day projections at hourly resolution, supported by more than eighty specialized weather maps covering precipitation, temperature, wind patterns, and atmospheric pressure. The live radar integration provides real-time storm tracking with lightning detection, while the global webcam network offers ground-truth visual verification of conditions. The platform's 3D visualization layer enables users to analyze weather systems through altitude-based layers, particularly valuable for aviation and agricultural applications. User experience demonstrates a steep but manageable learning curve, with interface elements organized around interactive maps and layered data controls. The Wear OS integration provides glanceable forecasts for mobile professionals, though some users report inconsistent widget performance. Real-world usage patterns show particular strength in remote location forecasting, with off-grid travelers and outdoor professionals benefiting from the global coverage and detailed meteorological modeling. User feedback trends highlight appreciation for the application's forecasting depth, with reviewer Soggy B (March 26, 2025) noting it's 'the only app I've been able to find that does future forecast in the free version.' However, Jacko Jeprail (June 9, 2025) requests enhanced visualization options, specifically asking for 'wind animation with values when magnifying' and expanded color schemes beyond monochrome displays. These comments reflect a user base that values detailed data but desires improved visual representation. The application demonstrates notable strengths in data comprehensiveness and professional-grade features, though some interface elements and visualization options could benefit from refinement. Ideal for users requiring detailed meteorological analysis rather than simple temperature checks, Ventusky serves weather enthusiasts, transportation professionals, and outdoor adventurers who prioritize data accuracy over simplified presentation.

Key Features

  • Hyperlocal 14-day forecasting with hourly resolution provides precise planning capability for events and travel schedules
  • Live radar with lightning detection enables real-time storm tracking and severe weather preparedness measures
  • Global network of 40,000+ webcams offers visual verification of current conditions across worldwide locations
  • Interactive 3D weather visualization allows altitude-based analysis critical for aviation and topographic applications
  • Wear OS integration delivers glanceable forecasts and radar data for professionals requiring mobile access
  • Eighty specialized weather maps cover parameters from precipitation to atmospheric pressure for comprehensive analysis

Why Users Love It

Comprehensive global weather data
Professional-grade visualization tools

Perfect for: Outdoor professionals, travelers, and weather enthusiasts requiring detailed meteorological data

Screenshots

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User Reviews

Peter A Poccia
Nov 18, 2024

If you're not sailing, this is the best of the lot. I travel to some off the grid and and highway locations in a 4WD truck camper. This works very well for me. It has a short learning curve. It give me all the info I require, no matter where in the world I go, without drowning me in useless (to me) parameters and colorful maps. I require temperature if freezing, storm and precipitation levels and wind speed and direction. It does this sophisticated, modest priced package. Bravo, Brava.

Soggy B
Mar 26, 2025

I've tried over 50 weather apps trying to find one that actually had a future forecast. this is the only app I've been able to find that does it. and it does it in the free version. their widgets doesn't always work but overall best weather app I found by far

Soggy B
Mar 26, 2025

I've tried over 50 weather apps trying to find one that actually had a future forecast. this is the only app I've been able to find that does it. and it does it in the free version. their widgets doesn't always work but overall best weather app I found by far

mj saitam
Jan 29, 2025

Very good application. I would allow to add available webcams in more distant locations (not only on roads and without country restrictions) because the nearby ones now included by default are obviously not needed.

William
Aug 5, 2025

What a great weather app! The new satellite imagery update is in every sense of the expression, "Out of this world"! UPDATE: Four years on and still the weather app has still lived up to every expectation. Just a wonderful app. couldn't recommend it more. 5 stars for sure 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

App Details

Developer

Ventusky

Platform

android

Rating

4.1

Last Updated

9/7/2025