# What The Forecast?!! vs WeatherWise.app

The clearest difference is ads: WeatherWise.app at none against What The Forecast?!!'s shown. WeatherWise.app also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 69%) and chart position (#12 vs #72). What The Forecast?!!'s advantage is ratings volume (9.9K vs 800). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 WeatherWise.app sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for What The Forecast?!! against 4.6 for WeatherWise.app. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: What The Forecast?!! has 9.9K ratings behind it against 800, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of What The Forecast?!!'s written reviews are positive against 77% of WeatherWise.app's.

What The Forecast?!! ships an update every 10 days, WeatherWise.app fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | What The Forecast?!! | WeatherWise.app |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (9.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/what-the-forecast/id1031653653/reviews) | **[4.6 (800 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weatherwiseapp/id6736407724/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.9K** | 800 |
| Positive reviews | 69.1% of reviews | **77.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | #72 | **#12** |
| Size | 340 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Byzantine Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1795510959) | [Interactive Weather Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1771877269) |

## What reviewers say

### What The Forecast?!!

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

**Currently charting:** #72 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


### WeatherWise.app

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weatherwiseapp/id6736407724)

**Currently charting:** #12 Top Grossing · Weather, #55 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Access high-resolution weather radar and advanced forecasting tools. Monitor live storm chaser streams, track lightning, and receive real-time alerts. Explore global weather patterns with 3D visualizations and customizable data layers.

**Highlights:** High-resolution live weather radar, Advanced forecasting tools, Live storm chaser streams, Lightning tracking, Real-time alerts, 3D weather visualizations, Customizable radar layers

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Plus Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $15.99 | per month |
| Plus Yearly | $69.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $159.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best mobile radar app
- 👍 Feature-rich free version
- 👍 Comprehensive weather data
- 👍 Customizable and user-friendly
- 👍 Reliable and accurate

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Cluttered and clunky interface
- 🔍 Removing features over time

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes
- Incompatibility with older devices

**Requested features**

- Satellite loop/animation option
- More base map customization options
- Blinking/on-screen alerts for warnings
- One-time lifetime purchase option


## Frequently asked questions

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

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

### Is WeatherWise.app free?

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

### Which has better reviews, What The Forecast?!! or WeatherWise.app?

WeatherWise.app is rated higher. What The Forecast?!! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 9.9K ratings, while WeatherWise.app averages 4.6 from 800 ratings.

### Do What The Forecast?!! or WeatherWise.app have ads?

What The Forecast?!! shows ads; WeatherWise.app does not.

### Which is updated more often, What The Forecast?!! or WeatherWise.app?

What The Forecast?!! ships an update every 10 days, and WeatherWise.app fortnightly. Most recently, What The Forecast?!! was updated on October 25, 2026 and WeatherWise.app on October 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, What The Forecast?!! or WeatherWise.app?

What The Forecast?!! currently peaks at #72 in the App Store charts, and WeatherWise.app at #12. 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.*