# 彩云天气Pro vs (Not Boring) Weather

The clearest difference is price: (Not Boring) Weather at Free against 彩云天气Pro's $14.99. (Not Boring) Weather also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.7) and ads (none vs shown). 彩云天气Pro's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15 vs 18.0). On update cadence, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.

(Not Boring) Weather is free to download; 彩云天气Pro costs $14.99 up front. 彩云天气Pro sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and (Not Boring) Weather sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

(Not Boring) Weather holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: (Not Boring) Weather has 19K ratings behind it against 233, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of 彩云天气Pro's written reviews are positive against 68% of (Not Boring) Weather's.

彩云天气Pro ships an update fortnightly, (Not Boring) Weather every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 彩云天气Pro | (Not Boring) Weather |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $14.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.7 (233 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro/id1067198688/reviews) | **[4.7 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/not-boring-weather/id1531063436/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 233 | **19K** |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews | **68.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | #69 | **#25** |
| Size | 189 MB | 284 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beijing ColorfulClouds Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1019385517) | [Not Boring Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531048093) |

## What reviewers say

### 彩云天气Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro/id1067198688)

**Currently charting:** #69 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

Get hyper-local, minute-by-minute rainfall forecasts and air quality updates. This app provides street-level accuracy, real-time satellite imagery, and detailed weather maps to help you plan your day and stay informed about atmospheric conditions.

**Highlights:** Minute-to-minute rainfall forecast, Street-level accuracy, Multiple location tracking, China rainfall map, China air pollution map, Real-time satellite imagery, Omni-directional weather map

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SVIP auto-renew annually | $0.99 | per month |
| SVIP auto-renew annually | $1.49 | per month |
| SVIP auto-renew yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| SVIP auto-renew annually | $13.99 | per year |
| Quarterly SVIP | $2.99 | one-time |
| 100 Days SVIP | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1-Year SVIP | $12.99 | one-time |
| 545 Days SVIP | $12.99 | one-time |
| 双十一SVIP特惠（买两年送一年） | $24.99 | one-time |
| 3-Year SVIP | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and clean interface
- 🚀 Accurate weather forecasts
- 💡 Useful weather radar feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Aggressive advertising even for paid users
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💰 Overpriced subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- Persistent 'update required' notifications on latest version
- Lockscreen widget not working after updates
- Inaccurate location detection

**Requested features**

- Landscape mode support for iPad
- Customizable weather widget for iOS
- AQI data in multiple standards
- Global weather map support


### (Not Boring) Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/not-boring-weather/id1531063436)

**Currently charting:** #25 Top Free · Weather, #46 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Experience weather forecasts with a visually stunning, game-inspired interface. Get detailed, accurate local data, minute-by-minute predictions, and real-time widgets. Customize your app with unique icons and skins, and enjoy fun surprises.

**Highlights:** 3D video game-inspired UI, Minute-by-minute forecasts, Real-time home screen widgets, Detailed AQI and pollen reports, Severe weather alerts, Custom app icons and skins, Moon phases

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Super !Boring Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| !Weather Plus Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Super !Boring Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Andy Skin | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chroma Skin | $4.99 | one-time |
| Monsters Skin | $4.99 | one-time |
| Opal Skin | $9.99 | one-time |
| Presstube Skin | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cedar Skin | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Fun and interactive
- 👍 Elegant and minimalist design
- 🎨 Visually appealing with great attention to detail
- 🗓️ Useful weather information
- 🎮 Enjoyable hidden features/games

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Widgets locked behind paywall
- 📈 Limited data sources/accuracy issues
- 🌍 Lack of international/local weather support
- 🕰️ Slow app startup/loading times

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent weather data between app and sources
- Widgets not updating in real-time

**Requested features**

- Weather radar integration
- Customizable widget options
- Improved weather data accuracy
- Apple Watch app and complications
- One-time purchase option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 彩云天气Pro free?

彩云天气Pro costs $14.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is (Not Boring) Weather free?

(Not Boring) Weather is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 彩云天气Pro or (Not Boring) Weather?

(Not Boring) Weather is rated higher. 彩云天气Pro averages 2.7 out of 5 from 233 ratings, while (Not Boring) Weather averages 4.7 from 19K ratings.

### Do 彩云天气Pro or (Not Boring) Weather have ads?

彩云天气Pro shows ads; (Not Boring) Weather does not.

### Which is updated more often, 彩云天气Pro or (Not Boring) Weather?

彩云天气Pro ships an update fortnightly, and (Not Boring) Weather every 3 weeks. Most recently, 彩云天气Pro was updated on November 6, 2026 and (Not Boring) Weather on November 6, 2026.

### Which is more popular, 彩云天气Pro or (Not Boring) Weather?

彩云天气Pro currently peaks at #69 in the App Store charts, and (Not Boring) Weather at #25. 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.*