# Forecast Bar vs 2 kool

The clearest difference is rating: 2 kool at 5.0 against Forecast Bar's 4.5. 2 kool also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7). Forecast Bar's advantage is ratings volume (2.8K vs 2) and chart position (#116 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Forecast Bar sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. 2 kool asks for nothing beyond the download.

2 kool holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Forecast Bar has 2.8K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Forecast Bar | 2 kool |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forecast-bar-weather-plus-radar/id1057030968/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2-kool/id6758806465/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 62.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#116** | — |
| Size | 293 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.1** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Higher Bar, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/495581007) | [John Loughlin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1716027167) |

## What reviewers say

### Forecast Bar

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

**Currently charting:** #116 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


### 2 kool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2-kool/id6758806465)

Instantly see Celsius and Fahrenheit temperatures side-by-side for multiple locations. Avoid awkward translation moments with a clear, readable design and fast city search. Perfect for families and friends across different regions.

**Highlights:** Side-by-side Celsius and Fahrenheit, Current temperature and min/max range, Fast worldwide city search, Current location option, Per-location C/F swap, Light and dark mode, Home and Lock Screen widgets

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Forecast Bar free?

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

### Is 2 kool free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Forecast Bar or 2 kool?

2 kool is rated higher. Forecast Bar averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while 2 kool averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Forecast Bar or 2 kool have ads?

Neither Forecast Bar nor 2 kool shows ads.

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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.*