# What The Forecast?!! vs SpaceWeatherLive

The clearest difference is rating: What The Forecast?!! at 4.6 against SpaceWeatherLive's 3.9. What The Forecast?!! also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (9.8K vs 191). SpaceWeatherLive's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. What The Forecast?!! sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and SpaceWeatherLive sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 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 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: What The Forecast?!! has 9.8K ratings behind it against 191, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of What The Forecast?!!'s written reviews are positive against 53% of SpaceWeatherLive's.

What The Forecast?!! ships an update every 10 days, SpaceWeatherLive every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | What The Forecast?!! | SpaceWeatherLive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (9.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/what-the-forecast/id1031653653/reviews)** | [3.9 (191 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spaceweatherlive/id1435501021/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.8K** | 191 |
| Positive reviews | **69.1% of reviews** | 53.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#73** | #187 |
| Size | 340 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Byzantine Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1795510959) | [Parsec vzw](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435501020) |

## What reviewers say

### What The Forecast?!!

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

**Currently charting:** #73 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

This app provides accurate weather forecasts with a humorous and often profane twist. It offers detailed daily and hourly predictions, along with various weather-related indices and customizable phrase settings. Users can choose to purchase the app outright or opt for a subscription for unlimited access.

**Highlights:** Obnoxious weather phrases, Switchable profanity settings, Accurate weather reports, 10-day daily forecasts, 48-hour hourly forecasts, Weather alerts from NOAA, Customizable weather 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


### SpaceWeatherLive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spaceweatherlive/id1435501021)

**Currently charting:** #187 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Track aurora and solar activity in real-time with detailed forecasts and historical data. Receive customizable push notifications for significant space weather events. Explore an extensive archive and learn from expert reports.

**Highlights:** Aurora and solar activity tracking, Real-time forecasts, Push notifications for space weather events, Dark mode for night use, Detailed graphs and reports, Extensive historical data archive, Beginner-friendly explanations

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-free - monthly package | $0.99 | per month |
| Ad-free - half-yearly package | $5.49 | per 6 months |
| Ad-free - yearly package | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent space weather information
- 🔍 Detailed and informative data
- 📚 Helpful tutorials and explanations
- 🌍 Useful for aurora chasers and enthusiasts
- 🤖 Comprehensive data from various sources

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Overwhelming amount of information
- 🔔 Too many notifications/alerts
- 💰 Ads becoming too intrusive
- 🔌 Notifications not always working
- 🤔 Confusing navigation at times

**Reported bugs**

- Video links not working
- Alerts disappearing after opening the app
- Inconsistent performance after updates
- Notification count not clearing properly

**Requested features**

- Customizable notification settings
- Dark mode option
- Location-based alerts
- Ability to track solar activity trends
- Integration with other weather/astronomy apps


## Frequently asked questions

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

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

### Is SpaceWeatherLive free?

SpaceWeatherLive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, What The Forecast?!! or SpaceWeatherLive?

What The Forecast?!! is rated higher. What The Forecast?!! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 9.8K ratings, while SpaceWeatherLive averages 3.9 from 191 ratings.

### Do What The Forecast?!! or SpaceWeatherLive have ads?

Both What The Forecast?!! and SpaceWeatherLive show ads.

### Which is updated more often, What The Forecast?!! or SpaceWeatherLive?

What The Forecast?!! ships an update every 10 days, and SpaceWeatherLive every 4 months. Most recently, What The Forecast?!! was updated on October 23, 2026 and SpaceWeatherLive on October 23, 2026.

### Which is more popular, What The Forecast?!! or SpaceWeatherLive?

What The Forecast?!! currently peaks at #73 in the App Store charts, and SpaceWeatherLive at #187. 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.*