# Lil BUB Cat Weather Report vs Sunkitty

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lil BUB Cat Weather Report | Sunkitty |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (6.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lil-bub-cat-weather-report/id1091374002/reviews)** | [4.8 (230 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunkitty/id1455366565/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.6K** | 230 |
| Positive reviews | **96.4% of reviews** | 83.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 227 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Weather Creative Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/877804360) | [Design Engine L.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/455838403) |

## What reviewers say

### Lil BUB Cat Weather Report

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lil-bub-cat-weather-report/id1091374002)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bub Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Bub Annual Subscription | $11.99 | per year |
| BUB Annual Plan | $19.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lil BUB Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate weather forecasts
- 😊 Brightens the day with Lil Bub photos
- 🌈 Adorable and fun weather app
- 💯 Excellent and detailed weather information
- 🔍 Provides weather for multiple locations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Subscription required to unlock full features
- 🐛 Issues with location-specific weather details
- 🔧 Bugs and glitches in latest update

**Reported bugs**

- Full version not restoring properly
- Location-specific weather details missing

**Requested features**

- Larger Lil Bub photos
- Ability to remove bottom weather bar
- More frequent Lil Bub photo updates


### Sunkitty

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunkitty/id1455366565)

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:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sunkitty Tip | $0.29 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*