Comparison

Weather & Widget vs Explore Fall

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

Head to head
About

Weather & Widget

This app provides a visually engaging weather forecast using beautiful, real-world photos that reflect current conditions. Customize your display with detailed weather data and enjoy an ad-free experience supported by user donations.

Highlights
  • Photo-based weather forecasts
  • Detailed weather data
  • Customizable layout and widgets
  • Ad-free experience
  • Global photo contributions
  • Multiple weather providers
  • Sun and moon tracking
Features
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Weawow is a free weather app with comparable multiple weather providers, animated weather map and radar, highly customizable layout and widgets, and beautiful weather photos from around the world. There are no ads and no tracking. Weawow delivers only the weather information you need, in the most comfortable way. WOW WEATHER EXPERIENCE The weather photos reflect the actual weather conditions of each location, allowing you to visually understand whether it is sunny, cloudy, rainy, or snowy. A golden sunset, a quiet snowy landscape, moving clouds—these scenes bring a sense of calm. Through this WOW experience, Weawow aims to connect people and contribute to a more peaceful world. COMPARE WEATHER FORECASTS Modern forecasting technology has improved significantly, especially for short-term predictions within the next few hours. However, forecasts can still differ in unstable weather conditions. With Weawow, you can compare weather forecasts from multiple weather providers side by side in an easy-to-understand graphs, helping you make more confident decisions. For example: - If most providers say “no rain,” you can leave your umbrella at home - If forecasts differ, you can prepare for both possibilities Supported providers: NWS (NOAA), DWD, Meteo France, AEMET, MET Norway, Apple Weather, Xweather, Weatherbit, World Weather Online, OpenWeather AccuWeather and Foreca are available via donation (one-time donation unlocks them permanently) WEATHER DATA Check detailed weather data with hourly forecasts and up to 14-day daily forecasts (depends on provider). - Temperature, feels-like, precipitation, chance of rain, wind, gusts, pressure, humidity, dew point, clouds, UV index, visibility, snowfall, solar radiation - Air quality: AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, ozone (Data Source: CAMS, ECMWF) - Official severe weather alerts - Pollen (only AccuWeather and USA) Also includes sunrise, sunset, golden hour, blue hour, and moon phase with animations for up to one month. Useful for photography timing. WEATHER MAP & RADAR View global weather on a smooth animated globe. - Precipitation, radar, temperature, humidity, dew point, clouds, snow, air quality - Wind animation - Pressure isobars - Forecast up to 14 days SIMPLE INTERFACE - You can get the necessary information by simply scrolling down. Tap each section to see more details. - You can bookmark the favorite weather locations, and change them by swiping left / right. Tap the Star mark on the search history. - Supported languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Chinese, and 50 more languages. CUSTOMIZATION Customize the app to fit your needs. - Choose weather data - Rearrange layout - Set priorities - Select weather icons - Light / Dark / Auto themes - Map settings WEATHER WIDGETS Add customizable weather widgets on your home screen, from small 1x1 sizes to full-screen layouts. - 14 styles: current, today, hourly, daily, graphs, clock, etc. - Customizable data such as wind, UV index, air quality, etc. WEATHER NOTIFICATIONS Always display the weather forecast on your lock screen or in the notification panel. - 8 notification layouts: hourly, daily, graph types, and more - Customizable data such as wind, UV index, air quality, etc. - Current temperature in the status bar DONATION Weawow is free to use. Users who support the project through a donation can unlock additional weather providers such as AccuWeather and Foreca. Donations are completely optional. UPLOAD WEATHER PHOTOS You can upload your own weather photos via the Weawow website.

About

Explore Fall

Discover the best fall foliage across the United States with interactive maps and community-driven reports. Get local forecasts for peak timing, current color status, and weather information. Follow seasonal highlights with real photos and videos.

Highlights
  • Interactive foliage map
  • Local fall color forecasts
  • Community foliage reports
  • Seasonal highlights
  • Date slider for color progression
  • Real photos and videos
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Explore Fall helps you find the best fall color across the United States. Start on the Home tab for recent community reports, foliage photos, regional highlights, and a quick way to report what you are seeing. Search for a city, park, or scenic area to view a local fall foliage forecast with expected peak timing, current color status, local weather, and nearby community observations. Use the interactive foliage map to follow color progression through the season. Move the date slider to look ahead, compare timing across regions, and explore how fall color changes from early color to peak and past peak. Follow seasonal Highlights with real photos, videos, and updates from across the country. Community foliage reports are reviewed before submitted notes and photos are publicly visible.

Screenshots

Weather & Widget4 screens
Explore Fall4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Explore Fall at none against Weather & Widget's 9. Weather & Widget's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (7.5K vs 8). On price, update cadence, ads and chart position 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. Weather & Widget sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Explore Fall asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Weather & Widget holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Weather & Widget has 7.5K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of Weather & Widget's written reviews are positive against 86% of Explore Fall's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Weather & Widget versus Explore Fall: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWeather & WidgetExplore Fall
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (7.5K ratings) — better4.5 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews95.0% of reviews — better85.7% of reviews
Number of ratings7.5K — better8
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#70 — better#197
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperweawowExplore Fall LLC

Customer experience

Weather & Widget

All ratings7,485 ratings
Positive97.9%
Neutral1.0%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews1,473 reviews
Positive95.0%
Neutral2.8%
Negative2.2%

Explore Fall

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

Bugs and requests

Weather & Widget

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Occasional widget display issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • Hourly snow/snowfall data
  • Improved widget update reliability
  • Enhanced radar and weather map features

Explore Fall

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Weather & Widget

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly donation$1.991 Month
  • Monthly donation$4.991 Month
  • Monthly donation$9.991 Month
One-time3
  • One-time donation2 variants$1.99
  • One-time donation2 variants$4.99
  • One-time donation2 variants$9.99
None

Explore Fall

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Weather & Widget free?
Weather & Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Explore Fall free?
Explore Fall is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Weather & Widget or Explore Fall?
Weather & Widget is rated higher. Weather & Widget averages 4.9 out of 5 from 7.5K ratings, while Explore Fall averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.
Do Weather & Widget or Explore Fall have ads?
Neither Weather & Widget nor Explore Fall shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Weather & Widget or Explore Fall?
Weather & Widget ships an update every 3 weeks, and Explore Fall every 3 weeks. Most recently, Weather & Widget was updated on October 29, 2026 and Explore Fall on October 29, 2026.
Which is more popular, Weather & Widget or Explore Fall?
Weather & Widget currently peaks at #70 in the App Store charts, and Explore Fall at #197. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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