# WeatherSmart vs EverythingWeather

The clearest difference is review sentiment: EverythingWeather at 91% against WeatherSmart's 9%. EverythingWeather also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.5) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months). WeatherSmart's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EverythingWeather sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. WeatherSmart asks for nothing beyond the download.

EverythingWeather holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EverythingWeather has 1.4K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of WeatherSmart's written reviews are positive against 91% of EverythingWeather's.

WeatherSmart ships an update every 3 months, EverythingWeather every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WeatherSmart | EverythingWeather |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weathersmart/id1045032640/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/everythingweather/id6736664582/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 8.8% of reviews | **91.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#54** |
| Size | 55 MB | 167 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AfriGIS Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/314370267) | [Cory Mottice](https://appshunter.io/developer/1711813865) |

## What reviewers say

### WeatherSmart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weathersmart/id1045032640)

Get severe weather warnings and detailed forecasts for your current location and any other area. Customize settings like update frequency and do not disturb times. View daily highs, lows, and wind direction.

**Highlights:** Severe weather warnings, Current location weather, Forecasts for selected locations, Seven-day forecast, Temperature and wind data, Customizable settings

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### EverythingWeather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/everythingweather/id6736664582)

**Currently charting:** #54 Top Free · Weather, #57 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, forecasts, and real-time alerts from the National Weather Service and NOAA. Customize your homepage, receive push notifications for hazards, and view detailed radar with multiple map overlays. Includes tropical outlooks, storm predictions, and space weather information.

**Highlights:** NWS/NOAA data, Current conditions & forecasts, Customizable homepage, Real-time hazard alerts, Detailed radar with overlays, Tropical outlooks, Space weather data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EverythingWeather Pro | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| EverythingWeather Pro | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| EverythingWeather Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| EverythingWeather Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| EverythingWeather Pro | $34.99 | per year |
| EverythingWeather Pro | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🔒 No ads or tracking
- 💡 Comprehensive NWS data
- 👍 Customizable dashboard

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional slow response and crashes
- 🔍 Missing some specific location forecasts

**Reported bugs**

- Settings changes not persisting
- Detailed view showing next day instead of current day

**Requested features**

- Home screen and lock screen widgets
- ASOS/weather observation data
- Snow level information in precipitation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WeatherSmart free?

WeatherSmart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is EverythingWeather free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WeatherSmart or EverythingWeather?

EverythingWeather is rated higher. WeatherSmart averages 1.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while EverythingWeather averages 4.8 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do WeatherSmart or EverythingWeather have ads?

Neither WeatherSmart nor EverythingWeather shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WeatherSmart or EverythingWeather?

WeatherSmart ships an update every 3 months, and EverythingWeather every 9 days. Most recently, WeatherSmart was updated on October 16, 2026 and EverythingWeather on October 20, 2026.

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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.*