Ventusky: Weather ForecastvVARY
Released July 5, 2026Major
The major update triggered a 0.11 star decline in the average Android rating, dropping from 4.33 to 4.22. This downward movement stems from subscriber dissatisfaction with the annual renewal price increasing from 2.99 dollars to 9.99 dollars. However, the net impact remains neutral as users praise the newly introduced marine parameters such as wind directions and sea water temperatures.
What changed
- New featureIntroduced new forecast table modes for Professional, Marine, Mountains, Aviation, and Health
- UXAdded ability to customize forecast modes to display specific weather information
- ContentAdded dozens of new weather parameters including cloud base, air quality, and ocean currents
Reception
Content
Users praise the newly added marine parameters including wind directions and sea water temperatures.
New feature
The introduction of specialized forecast modes aligns with positive feedback regarding detailed marine data.
UX
no evidenceReview data contains no mentions of the new ability to customize forecast modes.
How it played out
The average Android rating declined by 0.11 stars following the latest update, dropping from 4.33 to 4.22. This downward movement is primarily driven by subscriber dissatisfaction regarding a steep annual renewal price increase from 2.99 dollars to 9.99 dollars. Despite this pricing friction, momentum remains relatively stable as users praise the newly added marine parameters such as wind directions and sea water temperatures.
Marlvel takeaways
- Address subscriber friction regarding the annual renewal price increase from 2.99 dollars to 9.99 dollars to prevent further rating declines.
- Consider increasing the daily update frequency for the ECMWF weather model to satisfy user requests.
- Expand on the successful marine parameters by introducing additional specialized oceanographic data points.
Original release notes
One of the biggest Ventusky updates ever is here. Discover new forecast table modes for Professional, Marine, Mountains, Aviation, and Health. Customize each mode to show exactly the weather information you need. Choose from dozens of new parameters, including cloud base, freezing level, air quality, tides, ocean currents, and weather conditions at different altitudes.