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Windy.app - Enhanced forecast

Weather • Windy Weather World Inc • ⭐ 4.70 • 10,000,000+

View weather widget and map. Wind direction and speed. Tides times and waves

Version 88.0.4 30.7 MB Everyone

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Permissions Explained 43 permissions requested View details

This app requests 43 permissions. The table below explains what each permission may allow and what users should review before installing.

Status	Permission	What it means	Why it may be used	User safety note
⚠️ Sensitive	Approximate location android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION	Allows the app to access an approximate device location.	Used for weather, local content, regional features, nearby services, or location-based settings.	Sensitive permission. Review whether the app needs location access.
⚠️ Sensitive	Precise location android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION	Allows the app to access the device’s precise location when granted by the user.	Used for maps, navigation, local recommendations, weather, rideshare, nearby devices, or location-based content.	Sensitive permission. Grant only when location access matches the app’s purpose.
✅ Common	Internet access android.permission.INTERNET	Allows the app to open network connections and communicate with online services.	Commonly used for streaming, syncing, login, ads, analytics, downloads, cloud features, and app updates.	Common permission. Review the app’s behavior if it does not appear to need online access.
✅ Common	View network status android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE	Allows the app to check whether the device is connected to Wi-Fi, mobile data, or another network.	Often used to avoid loading content when offline or to adjust loading based on connection quality.	Generally low risk by itself.
ℹ️ Review	Access Wifi State android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
✅ Common	Vibration control android.permission.VIBRATE	Allows the app to control device vibration.	Used for notifications, alerts, haptic feedback, timers, alarms, or game feedback.	Generally low risk by itself.
ℹ️ Review	C2dm Permission Receive com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Keep device awake android.permission.WAKE_LOCK	Allows the app to prevent the device from sleeping while a task is running.	Used for media playback, downloads, navigation, alarms, calls, or long-running background tasks.	Review battery usage if the app keeps the device awake too often.
ℹ️ Review	High Sampling Rate Sensors android.permission.HIGH_SAMPLING_RATE_SENSORS	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
⚠️ Sensitive	Modify external storage android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE	Allows the app to write or modify files in shared device storage.	Used for saving downloads, media files, exports, edited documents, backups, or cached content.	Sensitive permission. Make sure file access matches the app’s purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Send notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS	Allows the app to send notifications to the device.	Used for alerts, reminders, messages, account activity, updates, or media controls.	Review notification settings if the app sends too many alerts.
ℹ️ Review	Foreground Service Data Sync android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Detect Screen Capture android.permission.DETECT_SCREEN_CAPTURE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
⚠️ Sensitive	Read external storage android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE	Allows the app to read files from shared device storage.	Used by media players, file managers, backup apps, editors, upload tools, and document apps.	Sensitive permission. Review carefully if the app does not need access to files or media.
⚠️ Sensitive	Camera access android.permission.CAMERA	Allows the app to use the device camera.	Used for QR scanning, taking photos, video calls, document capture, AR features, or profile images.	Sensitive permission. Grant only when camera features are expected.
ℹ️ Review	Gms Permission Ad Id com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Co Windyapp C2d Message co.windyapp.android.permission.C2D_MESSAGE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Receive Boot Completed android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Com Sec Android Provider Badge Permission Read com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Com Sec Android Provider Badge Permission Write com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Com Htc Launcher Permission Read Settings com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Com Htc Launcher Permission Update Shortcut com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Com Sonyericsson Home Permission Broadcast Badge com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Com Sonymobile Home Permission Provider Insert Badge com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Com Anddoes Launcher Permission Update Count com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Com Majeur Launcher Permission Update Badge com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Com Huawei Android Launcher Permission Change Badge com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Com Huawei Android Launcher Permission Read Settings com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Com Huawei Android Launcher Permission Write Settings com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Read App Badge android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Com Oppo Launcher Permission Read Settings com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Com Oppo Launcher Permission Write Settings com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Me Everything Badger Permission Badge Count Read me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Me Everything Badger Permission Badge Count Write me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Read Media Images android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Vending Billing com.android.vending.BILLING	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Finsky Permission Bind Get Install Referrer Service com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Access Adservices Attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Access Adservices Ad Id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Foreground Service android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Co Windyapp Android Dynamic Receiver Not Exported Permission co.windyapp.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Com Huawei Appmarket Service Commondata Permission Get Common Data com.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET_COMMON_DATA	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Vending Check License com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.

About Windy.app - Enhanced forecast

Windy.app - wind, waves and weather forecast app for surfers, kitesurfers, windsurfers, sailors, fishermen and other wind sports. FEATURES: ✔ Wind report, forecast and statistics: wind map, accurate wind compass, wind meter, wind gusts and wind directions. It’s very useful for extreme wind sports. ✔ Variety of forecast models: GFS, ECMWF, WRF8, AROME, ICON, NAM, Open Skiron, Open WRF, HRRR (more details: https://windy.app/guide/windy-app-weather-forecast-models.html) ✔ Wind alert: Set up windalert and be aware of wind warning via push-notifications ✔ Weather history (archive) for 2012-2021: view wind data, temperature (day and night) and atmospheric pressure. Weather archive will help you to choose the best month for travel to the spot. ✔ Local forecast from NOAA: temperature in Celsius, Fahrenheit and Kelvin, humidity, wind speed, precipitation (rain and snow). Forecast for 10 days with 3 hours step in metric or imperial units: m/s (mps), mph, km/h, knt (knout), bft (beaufort), m, ft, mm, cm, in, hPa, inHg. NOAA is a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration / National Weather Service (nws). ✔ Wave forecast: ocean or sea conditions, ocean waves and sea swell, fishing forecast ✔ Animated wind tracker: weather radar for sailing, yachting and kiting in light wind ✔ Beautiful weather widget on home screen ✔ Storm and hurricane tracker: a map of tropical cyclones (tropical storms, hurricanes, typhoons) around the globe ✔ Cloud base/Dewpoint data: necessary weather information for pleasant paragliding ✔ Spots: over 30.000 spots sorted and located by the type and area. Add your spots to favourites. ✔ Spot chats. Got anemometer? Share info about weather conditions and wind direction in the chat from a kite spot. ✔ Community: exchange weather reports on the spot. Want to be a local/spot leader? Email us the name of your spot at [email protected] and we will create a chat for it. ✔ Weather Stations: online data from nearby online weather stations. ✔ Offline Mode: activate offline mode and check the forecast for your activities without internet connection. PERFECT FOR: • Kitesurfing • Windsurfing • Surfing • Sailing(Boating) • Yachting • Paragliding • Fishing • Snowkiting • Snowboarding • Skiing • Skydiving • Kayaking • Wakeboarding • Cycling • Hunting • Golf Windy.app is a perfect weather radar that keeps you informed about all major changes. Check hurricane forecast, snow report or marine traffic and plan your activities smartly with our wind meter. This is a very convenient and easy-to-use digital anemometer available right in your smartphone. Get access to real-time weather and make sure your plans won’t be affected by sudden weather change. We take care of your safety in the sea and update live weather forecast as frequent as possible. Already a windy.app fan? FOLLOW US ON: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/windyapp.co Twitter: https://twitter.com/windyapp_co Any questions, feedback or business inquiries? CONTACT US: via email…

What Windy.app - Enhanced forecast Is Used For

Windy.app - Enhanced forecast appears to be a weather app focused on wind, waves, and local conditions. Based on the metadata, it is commonly used by people who need detailed forecasts for outdoor activities where wind and water conditions matter, such as sailing, surfing, kitesurfing, windsurfing, fishing, and paragliding. The app also includes a home-screen widget and map-based weather views, which suggests it is meant for quick checks before or during trips.

The listed permissions fit that use case. Location access may help the app show nearby forecasts, stations, and spot-based weather information. Internet and network permissions are needed for downloading forecasts, alerts, and map data, while notification access may support wind alerts and weather warnings. Storage access may be used for saving data or media, and the camera permission may relate to sharing spot or weather-related images. Based on the metadata, this is a phone app for users who want more detailed wind and marine-style weather planning than a basic forecast app.

Common uses

Check wind direction, speed, gusts, and forecast trends
Review wave, swell, and tide-related conditions for water activities
Set wind alerts and receive weather notifications
Use the map and widget for quick weather checks on a phone
Browse spot-based forecasts and nearby weather stations
Look at weather history and archived conditions for planning trips
Use offline mode when internet access is limited

Best for:

Outdoor planning Wind sports Boating and sailing Fishing Phone users Weather tracking

Related tags

App Details

Package:
co.windyapp.android

Category:
Weather

Developer:
Windy Weather World Inc

Version:
88.0.4

Updated:
Mar 6, 2026

Min Android:
6.0

Age Rating:
Everyone

Contains Ads:
No

In-App Purchases:
Yes

Official Listing

Official listing available on Google Play
Package name: co.windyapp.android
Age rating: Everyone

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