Comparison

Lil BUB Cat Weather Report vs Sunkitty

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Lil BUB Cat Weather Report

Get weather forecasts with a unique feline twist. This app delivers global weather information, including daily and hourly predictions, with animated radar and shareable "fur-casts." Enjoy a delightful weather experience featuring a beloved internet personality.

Highlights
  • Global weather forecasts
  • 7-day and hourly predictions
  • Detailed daily weather data
  • Animated radar
  • GPS location services
  • Social media sharing
Features
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Congratulations, you've found the Official Lil BUB Weather App! Smile every time you check the weather as BUB brings you the forecast in her own, magical way. Features - Weather forecasts from around the world - 7 day weather forecast - Hourly weather - Today's high and low, feels like, humidity, wind, sunrise/set and more - GPS - Animated Radar - Share your fur-cast with friends on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter The weather has never been better! GOOD JOB BUB! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you decide to subscribe to access all features and remove ads - the following will apply: * You'll be charged once a month or once a year depending on the subscription option you choose. * Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. * Your subscription will automatically renew unless you turn off auto-renewal at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. * Your account will be charged within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Current subscriptions start at $1.99 a month. Prices are in US Dollars and may vary in outside of the US. * You can manage your subscription and renewal settings, or discontinue your subscription by going to Account Settings after purchase. * Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase the subscription. Terms of Use: https://weathercreative.com/weatherbubapp/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://weathercreative.com/weatherbubapp/privacy.html Terms of Use End User Licensing Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Sunkitty

Get accurate weather forecasts for any location, enhanced with charming cat illustrations. View current conditions, seven-day forecasts, and customize units. Includes an Apple Watch app and home screen widgets for quick access.

Highlights
  • Weather forecasts with cat illustrations
  • Current location weather
  • Seven-day forecast
  • Search any global location or airport code
  • Metric and U.S. units
  • Apple Watch app and complications
  • Home screen widgets
Features
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• See the weather along with an appropriate cat. • Tap the location arrow to see accurate weather for your current location, along with a seven day forecast. • Type any location in the world, or any airport code (i.e., LAX, LHR) to see the current weather and a seven day forecast. • Change from U.S. units to metric. • Tap the details button to see more info about current conditions. • Comes with an Apple Watch app with complications for your Watch face. • Three sizes of widgets. • Enjoy the kitties!

Screenshots

Lil BUB Cat Weather Report4 screens
Sunkitty4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Sunkitty at none against Lil BUB Cat Weather Report's shown. Sunkitty also leads on device support (5 vs 3). Lil BUB Cat Weather Report's advantage is ratings volume (6.6K vs 230) and review sentiment (96% vs 83%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Lil BUB Cat Weather Report sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Sunkitty sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Lil BUB Cat Weather Report against 4.8 for Sunkitty. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lil BUB Cat Weather Report has 6.6K ratings behind it against 230, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 96% of Lil BUB Cat Weather Report's written reviews are positive against 83% of Sunkitty's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lil BUB Cat Weather Report ships an update every 5 weeks, Sunkitty every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Lil BUB Cat Weather Report versus Sunkitty: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLil BUB Cat Weather ReportSunkitty
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (6.6K ratings) — better4.8 (230 ratings)
Positive reviews96.4% of reviews — better83.3% of reviews
Number of ratings6.6K — better230
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size227 MB115 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWeather Creative Inc.Design Engine L.A.

Customer experience

Lil BUB Cat Weather Report

All ratings6,603 ratings
Positive98.4%
Neutral1.0%
Negative0.6%
Written reviews275 reviews
Positive96.4%
Neutral1.1%
Negative2.5%

Sunkitty

All ratings230 ratings
Positive96.1%
Neutral1.7%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

Bugs and requests

Lil BUB Cat Weather Report

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Full version not restoring properly
  • Location-specific weather details missing

Requested features

3 requests
  • Larger Lil Bub photos
  • Ability to remove bottom weather bar
  • More frequent Lil Bub photo updates

Sunkitty

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Lil BUB Cat Weather Report

Subscriptions3
  • Bub Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
  • Bub Annual Subscription7 Days trial$11.991 Year
  • BUB Annual Plan7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Lil BUB Lifetime$49.99
1 purchases

Sunkitty

One-time1
  • Sunkitty Tip$0.29

Questions

Is Lil BUB Cat Weather Report free?
Lil BUB Cat Weather Report is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sunkitty free?
Sunkitty is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Lil BUB Cat Weather Report or Sunkitty?
Lil BUB Cat Weather Report is rated higher. Lil BUB Cat Weather Report averages 4.9 out of 5 from 6.6K ratings, while Sunkitty averages 4.8 from 230 ratings.
Do Lil BUB Cat Weather Report or Sunkitty have ads?
Lil BUB Cat Weather Report shows ads; Sunkitty does not.
Which is updated more often, Lil BUB Cat Weather Report or Sunkitty?
Lil BUB Cat Weather Report ships an update every 5 weeks, and Sunkitty every 3 months. Most recently, Lil BUB Cat Weather Report was updated on November 6, 2026 and Sunkitty on November 2, 2026.

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