# La Crosse View vs What The Forecast?!!

The clearest difference is review sentiment: What The Forecast?!! at 69% against La Crosse View's 26%. What The Forecast?!! also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). La Crosse View's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (82K vs 10K). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. La Crosse View sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and What The Forecast?!! sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

What The Forecast?!! holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: La Crosse View has 82K ratings behind it against 10K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of La Crosse View's written reviews are positive against 69% of What The Forecast?!!'s.

La Crosse View ships an update every 2 months, What The Forecast?!! every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | La Crosse View | What The Forecast?!! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (82K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/la-crosse-view/id1006925791/reviews) | **[4.6 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/what-the-forecast/id1031653653/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **82K** | 10K |
| Positive reviews | 26.4% of reviews | **69.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#55** | #88 |
| Size | 42 MB | 341 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [La Crosse Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/954990846) | [Byzantine Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1795510959) |

## What reviewers say

### La Crosse View

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/la-crosse-view/id1006925791)

**Currently charting:** #55 Top Grossing · Weather, #93 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Monitor your home and outdoor environment with real-time data and custom alerts. Track temperature, humidity, water leaks, and more from your Wi-Fi weather stations and monitoring systems. Get personalized notifications and view historical data trends directly on your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Remote sensor monitoring, Custom push notification alerts, Data graphs for daily trends, Data exports for historical tracking, Manage multiple locations/devices, Connects weather stations to Wi-Fi, Monitor water detection and temperature

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Enhanced 1 Month Service Plan | $1.99 | per month |
| Advanced 1 Month Service Plan | $2.99 | per month |
| Plus 1 Month Service Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Enhanced 1 Year Service Plan | $11.99 | per year |
| Advanced 1 Year Service Plan | $24.99 | per year |
| Plus 1 Year Service Plan | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app with user-friendly interface
- 🚀 Easy to set up and connect to WiFi
- 💡 Useful features like alerts and historical data
- ⭐ Accurate weather readings and forecasts
- 🔒 Reliable connectivity and data transmission

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent WiFi connectivity issues
- 🔍 Limited data history and graphing capabilities
- 🔧 Difficult to configure and troubleshoot
- 📊 Inconsistent data between app and hardware
- 🕰️ Slow or delayed data updates

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes unexpectedly
- Sensor data not syncing correctly
- Incorrect weather readings or forecasts
- Difficulty adding or managing devices
- Subscription and billing issues

**Requested features**

- Expand data history and graphing options
- Add more customization and alert settings
- Improve WiFi setup and reconnection process
- Integrate with more third-party weather services
- Provide better documentation and support resources


### What The Forecast?!!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/what-the-forecast/id1031653653)

**Currently charting:** #88 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

This weather app provides accurate forecasts with a humorous and unique twist. It offers detailed daily and hourly predictions, along with specialized indices for various outdoor activities. Customize profanity settings and enjoy visually matching backgrounds.

**Highlights:** Obnoxious weather phrases, Switchable profanity settings, 10-day daily forecasts, 48-hour hourly forecasts, Precipitation forecasts, Weather alerts from NOAA, Activity-specific indices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Access Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| All Access Yearly | $7.99 | per year |
| Extra Accents | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Access | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Funny and entertaining
- 👍 Accurate weather information
- 🚀 Customizable settings
- 💡 Unique weather commentary

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- ⚠️ Inaccurate temperature readings
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with location tracking

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch after updates
- Location error messages when not in airplane mode
- Incorrect date/time displayed

**Requested features**

- Add radar or weather maps
- Improve voice quality and pronunciation
- Provide more positive weather commentary
- Allow manual location entry without GPS


## Frequently asked questions

### Is La Crosse View free?

La Crosse View is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is What The Forecast?!! free?

What The Forecast?!! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, La Crosse View or What The Forecast?!!?

What The Forecast?!! is rated higher. La Crosse View averages 4.1 out of 5 from 82K ratings, while What The Forecast?!! averages 4.6 from 10K ratings.

### Do La Crosse View or What The Forecast?!! have ads?

What The Forecast?!! shows ads; La Crosse View does not.

### Which is updated more often, La Crosse View or What The Forecast?!!?

La Crosse View ships an update every 2 months, and What The Forecast?!! every 9 days. Most recently, La Crosse View was updated on November 7, 2026 and What The Forecast?!! on November 7, 2026.

### Which is more popular, La Crosse View or What The Forecast?!!?

La Crosse View currently peaks at #55 in the App Store charts, and What The Forecast?!! at #88. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*