mobile app differs from desktop app
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@ewschaad said in mobile app differs from desktop app:
I'm looking at my mobile app on iPhone right beside my Windows 10 app and the wave data are different. Everything else is the same, but the wave data are 1.2 ft on mobile and 3-4 on desktop. I just came from the beach and the mobile app is more accurate.
I've noticed a discrepancy in the wave data between my iPhone app and Windows 10 app. While everything else appears consistent, the wave height on my mobile app shows 1.2 ft, whereas the desktop app indicates 3-4 ft. Interestingly, the mobile app aligns more closely with my recent beach experience, suggesting it might be more accurate.
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Both use the same data. So it is not possible that one of your devices is more accurate than the other. Or there is a bug somewhere.
Could you show screenshots from your devices, with the same wave model and same update time of the model.Here is what I got with the browser version and with the mobile at same spot.
Tides do not seem consistent when UTC is displayed. Strangely the discrepancy disappears when the times are not displayed in UTC (Z).
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@idefix37 I don't thing these forcast are actually corret, they may be two different apps.
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What are you talking about?
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It's interesting to observe the differences between mobile and desktop apps, particularly in how they cater to different user needs and environments. While mobile apps are optimized for touch interfaces and smaller screens, desktop apps offer more detailed layouts and often support more complex functionalities. Understanding these distinctions can help users choose the platform that best aligns with their specific requirements.
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@idefix37 it is the discusssion about mobile and desktop app
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@Jorge-Phillie
I know that and you can it see reading my posts here above !
But I was replying to @ABDUR-REHMAN-7 who was saying that forecasts are not correct. -
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Hello, I have found some huge differences between the laptop and mobile forecast with weather forecast appears to be representative of actual field condition. See the below image where wind for Sunday ( September 2024 (20 hours from now but current gap is similar) and the APP showing 96 kn.
Since I use Windy app with a Premium profile to sail I would like to receive clarifications.
Thanks
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Hi @Achilli-Maurizio, are You sure same altitude is selected in both versions? Altitude in mobile version is 13.5km (flight level 450). Can't say what altitude is selected on the laptop (web) version because it is cropped, but it might be surface.
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@Filip_K Good observation! It does seem like the mobile version is set to an altitude of 13.5km (flight level 450). If the laptop (web) version is cropped, it could indeed be showing the surface level. To ensure accurate comparisons, it might be helpful to check the altitude settings on both devices. Thanks for pointing that out!
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@Carry-locus @Carry_locus That's a great insight! The altitude discrepancy between the mobile and web versions could indeed affect the comparison. I'll definitely check the altitude settings on both platforms to ensure consistency in the future, Thanks for the tip!
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Thanks its a great and best post!
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Windy App is an excellent tool for weather tracking, offering highly accurate forecasts with stunning visualizations. Its real-time wind, rain, and temperature maps make it perfect. is windy have an desktop app?
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@Mark-Wood-8
If you mean this app
Yes, there is a desktop version. Just type windy.come into your browser bar.
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@idefix37this an excellent app for weather forecast I use it for more than 3years
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Great application i use it for more than 1 year.
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The Windy mobile app sometimes shows different data than the desktop version, which can be confusing. It would really help if both stayed consistent without needing to adjust settings each time.
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Interesting point. Just as varying state policies create unequal outcomes for food aid recipients, different altitude defaults between mobile and web views can distort comparisons. Verifying each platform’s settings helps ensure we’re interpreting the same data. Standardizing inputs, whether in mapping tools or programs, is essential for fair, accurate conclusions.
