Comparison

WeatherRadar Basic vs Weather

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

Head to head
About

WeatherRadar Basic

Get current weather conditions and forecasts for any location worldwide. Features include temperature, wind speed, precipitation, and sunrise/sunset animations. Offers a weekly prediction table and a global rain radar map.

Highlights
  • Global current weather and predictions
  • Animated background visuals
  • Detailed conditions (visibility, pressure, humidity)
  • Animated wind speed and bearing
  • Sunrise/sunset animations
  • Weekly forecast table
  • Worldwide rain radar map
Features
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WeatherRadar presents the current weather and predictions in an amazing way. Some of the features of WeatherRadar: - Current temperature and conditions for every location in the world - Background image for each location will give an impression of the local weather and time - Visibility, pressure, humidity, rain, dew point - Wind speed is shown using an animated windmill. This gives a clear impression fast. Try comparing the windspeed between locations with quick swipe - The wind bearing is shown with an arrow based on the compass of your iPhone. So it shows exactly where the wind is coming from. Move your iPhone and the wind bearing will correct itself. Of course the actual bearing is also given in compass notation - A description of the current and expected weather conditions, including how the temperature feels in practice, in clear English - Sunrise and sunset are shown as animation, showing the progress of the sun across the sky for the day so far. The actual times are shown as well - The current moon phase is described and shown as an image - A Prediction of the weather for the week is shown in a clear table, with illustrations for the type of weather to be expected in addition to the maximum and minimum temperatures - A rain radar map is shown for the selected location. This rain radar map works for any location worldwide, not just the US Additional features: - Add any location worldwide and have the weather available to you at any time. You can add and remove locations as you like - Use the settings to set your preferred unit for wind speed, pressure, time, temperature and visibility - Set the map type you prefer - All settings and locations will remain stored with WeatherRadar WeatherRadar is fast, precise, and looks great. Use it to monitor the weather at any time, for any location in the world. Accurate, premium weather forecast data from Dark Sky. Please contact us at support@sparklingapps.com for any suggestions. Enjoy the app!

About

Weather

Get accurate weather forecasts for any time and location. Plan your day with detailed 24-hour predictions and prepare for the next 15 days with extended outlooks. This app helps you stay informed about changing weather conditions.

Highlights
  • Detailed 24-hour weather forecast
  • 15-day weather forecast
  • Real-time weather updates
  • Location-based forecasts
  • Rain alerts
Features
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Weather Forecast is a weather application that provides you with accurate weather forecasts at any time and any place. It is a great app for planning ahead every day. Basic features. 1. Detailed 24-hour weather forecast, so you can keep up to date with the day's weather conditions. 2. Forecast the weather for the next 15 days, so you can plan your trip 15 days in advance. Download "Weather Forecast" now and keep an eye on the weather!

Screenshots

WeatherRadar Basic4 screens
Weather4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Weather at 5.0 against WeatherRadar Basic's 2.3. WeatherRadar Basic's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Weather holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WeatherRadar Basic ships an update every 4 months, Weather every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
WeatherRadar Basic versus Weather: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWeatherRadar BasicWeather
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings34 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB16 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperSparkling Design and Infotech Private LimitedTommorybet Technology

Customer experience

WeatherRadar Basic

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Weather

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

WeatherRadar Basic

No in-app purchases

None

Weather

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WeatherRadar Basic free?
WeatherRadar Basic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Weather free?
Weather is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WeatherRadar Basic or Weather?
Weather is rated higher. WeatherRadar Basic averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Weather averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do WeatherRadar Basic or Weather have ads?
Weather shows ads; WeatherRadar Basic does not.
Which is updated more often, WeatherRadar Basic or Weather?
WeatherRadar Basic ships an update every 4 months, and Weather every 5 months. Most recently, WeatherRadar Basic was updated on September 27, 2026 and Weather on October 16, 2026.

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