# Weather Widget® vs CuteWeather

The clearest difference is monetization model: Weather Widget® at free with in-app purchases against CuteWeather's subscription. Weather Widget® also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and chart position (#94 vs unranked). CuteWeather's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Weather Widget® sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and CuteWeather sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Weather Widget® holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.5K and 7.5K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Weather Widget®'s written reviews are positive against 71% of CuteWeather's.

Weather Widget® ships an update every 2 months, CuteWeather every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Weather Widget® | CuteWeather |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (5.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-widget/id1137060820/reviews)** | [4.5 (7.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cuteweather-weather-widget/id1530683814/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5.5K | **7.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **81.0% of reviews** | 71.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#94** | — |
| Size | 178 MB | 658 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tien Long Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/932711659) | [Skyrocket Apps Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509447690) |

## What reviewers say

### Weather Widget®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-widget/id1137060820)

**Currently charting:** #94 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Enhance your device with a beautiful and accurate weather widget. Choose from thousands of customizable styles, including clocks, radar, and air quality. Get detailed forecasts and alerts for any location, all without intrusive ads.

**Highlights:** Thousands of unique widget styles, Live weather and hourly forecasts, Interactive clock and radar widgets, Air quality and UV index tracking, Lock screen and StandBy support, 14-day weather forecast, Weather alerts and notifications

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly subscribe | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $17.99 | per year |
| 3D Weather Widget | $1.99 | one-time |
| Full Weather info Widget(Horizontal clock) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Low poly style | $1.99 | one-time |
| Home weather station style | $1.99 | one-time |
| Neon weather widget | $2.99 | one-time |
| (One year) Pro version | $4.99 | one-time |
| Super Stylish weather pack | $11.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate lifetime weather pack | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Awesome app
- 👍 Accurate and reliable
- 🎨 Customizable widgets and themes
- 📊 Detailed weather information
- 🕰️ Helpful time and date integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Difficulty customizing widgets
- 🔁 Inconsistent widget updates
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🌍 Inaccurate location detection

**Reported bugs**

- Widget not updating correctly
- Temperature readings inconsistent with other apps

**Requested features**

- More free widget options
- Transparent widget backgrounds
- Ability to add multiple locations
- Improved radar functionality


### CuteWeather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cuteweather-weather-widget/id1530683814)

This app offers a highly customizable weather experience with a focus on aesthetic appeal. Users can personalize widgets, wallpapers, icons, and layouts to match their style. It provides detailed forecasts, radar, and current weather information for any location.

**Highlights:** Customizable widgets, wallpapers, and icons, Multiple weather layout options, Weather radar for global locations, Current weather and detailed forecasts, Kawaii/cute icon choices, iOS 14, 15, & 16 widget support

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month | $2.99 | per month |
| Spread some Cuteness! | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week with Trial | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Plan | $9.99 | per year |
| 1 year | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Plan | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Plan | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Plan | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Cute and aesthetically pleasing design
- ⚙️ Customizable widgets and app icons
- 🌡️ Accurate weather information
- 🧠 Helpful features like moon phase tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription-based model with limited free options
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches with widgets and location tracking
- 🔁 Constant prompts to leave a review
- 📈 Inaccurate weather data in some cases

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not working or displaying incorrect information
- App crashes or freezes when trying to access certain features
- Location services not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- More free customization options
- Dark mode support
- Ability to add multiple locations
- Improved weather data accuracy


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Weather Widget® free?

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

### Is CuteWeather free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Weather Widget® or CuteWeather?

Weather Widget® is rated higher. Weather Widget® averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.5K ratings, while CuteWeather averages 4.5 from 7.5K ratings.

### Do Weather Widget® or CuteWeather have ads?

Neither Weather Widget® nor CuteWeather shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Weather Widget® or CuteWeather?

Weather Widget® ships an update every 2 months, and CuteWeather every 2 weeks. Most recently, Weather Widget® was updated on September 23, 2026 and CuteWeather on September 24, 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.*