# Forecast Bar vs Weather ++++

The clearest difference is monetization model: Forecast Bar at free with in-app purchases against Weather ++++'s subscription. Forecast Bar also leads on review sentiment (62% vs 37%) and ratings volume (2.8K vs 190). Weather ++++'s advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Forecast Bar sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and Weather ++++ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Weather ++++ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Forecast Bar has 2.8K ratings behind it against 190, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 62% of Forecast Bar's written reviews are positive against 37% of Weather ++++'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Forecast Bar | Weather ++++ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forecast-bar-weather-plus-radar/id1057030968/reviews) | **[4.7 (190 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-plus-plus-plus-plus/id1547357014/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 190 |
| Positive reviews | **62.3% of reviews** | 36.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#109** | — |
| Size | 293 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Higher Bar, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/495581007) | [Touchberry](https://appshunter.io/developer/1071544838) |

## What reviewers say

### Forecast Bar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forecast-bar-weather-plus-radar/id1057030968)

**Currently charting:** #109 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Get hyper-accurate, hyper-local live weather and forecasts with customizable widgets for your home and lock screens. Track storms with advanced radar, receive AI-powered weather summaries for your calendar, and get timely alerts for celestial events and severe weather.

**Highlights:** Hyper-local live weather and forecasts, Customizable home and lock screen widgets, NOAA-powered radar with live lightning, AI-powered Smart Weather Stories, Aurora visibility and sunset alerts, Severe weather and precipitation notifications, Hourly and daily visual forecasts

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bronze Subscription (1 Month) | $0.49 | per month |
| Silver Subscription (1 Month) | $0.99 | per month |
| Bronze Subscription (iOS Only) | $5.99 | per year |
| Silver Subscription (iOS Only) | $11.49 | per year |
| Gold Subscription (iOS Only) | $19.99 | per year |
| Silver Family Subscription | $22.99 | per year |
| Gold Family Subscription | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Highly customizable
- 👍 Accurate forecasts
- 🌟 Great app design and interface
- ⌚️ Excellent Apple Watch support
- 💻 Available on multiple platforms (iOS, macOS, tvOS)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and stability issues after updates
- 🕰 Slow location updates and radar loading
- 💰 Subscription model can be expensive
- 🌍 Limited functionality for non-US users
- 🔄 Inconsistent sync between devices

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not working as expected
- Temperature display issues on Apple Watch
- Alerts and notifications not working properly
- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Inconsistent location tracking and updates

**Requested features**

- Pressure charts and graphs
- More customization options for widgets
- Improved Apple Watch app and complications
- Ability to choose weather data source
- Pollen and air quality information


### Weather ++++

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-plus-plus-plus-plus/id1547357014)

Display colorful and customizable weather widgets directly on your iPhone home screen. Get accurate forecasts with a variety of themes and icons, and check multiple cities with your preferred units.

**Highlights:** Home screen weather widgets, Customizable backgrounds and icons, 20+ preloaded themes, 48-hour and 7-day forecasts, Multiple city weather checks, Selectable units (°C/°F, m/s/mph)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weather Features | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Weather Features | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Weather Features | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Nice app design
- 🎶 Funky music theme
- ✨ Stunning design
- 👍 Good app overall
- 💡 Cute widget idea

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚫ Widget is black
- 💸 Expensive subscription
- 🔄 City switches randomly
- 💰 Not worth the money
- ❌ Useless app

**Reported bugs**

- Widget doesn't work
- Widget is a black box
- Widget blacked out
- Widget doesn't work in iOS 17
- App goes blank after a few hours

**Requested features**

- Fix the widget issue
- Update software for iOS 16.4
- Lock the city setting
- Add a zombie theme
- Add a weather radar


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Forecast Bar free?

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

### Is Weather ++++ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Forecast Bar or Weather ++++?

Weather ++++ is rated higher. Forecast Bar averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Weather ++++ averages 4.7 from 190 ratings.

### Do Forecast Bar or Weather ++++ have ads?

Neither Forecast Bar nor Weather ++++ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Forecast Bar or Weather ++++?

Forecast Bar ships an update fortnightly, and Weather ++++ fortnightly. Most recently, Forecast Bar was updated on October 29, 2026 and Weather ++++ on October 29, 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.*