# Weather & Widget vs Explore Fall

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.

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.

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.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Weather & Widget | Explore Fall |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (7.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-and-widget-weawow/id1209810737/reviews)** | [4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explore-fall/id6799756457/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.5K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **95.0% of reviews** | 85.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#80** | #197 |
| Size | 40 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [weawow](https://appshunter.io/developer/1209810736) | [Explore Fall LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6799756669) |

## What reviewers say

### Weather & Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-and-widget-weawow/id1209810737)

**Currently charting:** #80 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly donation | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly donation | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly donation | $9.99 | per month |
| One-time donation | $1.99 | one-time |
| One-time donation | $4.99 | one-time |
| One-time donation | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Beautiful and visually appealing
- 🔍 Detailed and comprehensive weather information
- 🚫 No ads or tracking
- 🔄 Accurate and reliable forecasts
- 🔧 Highly customizable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of snow/snowfall data in some locations
- 🔄 Inconsistent widget updates
- 🗺️ Limited radar/map functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional widget display issues

**Requested features**

- Hourly snow/snowfall data
- Improved widget update reliability
- Enhanced radar and weather map features


### Explore Fall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explore-fall/id6799756457)

**Currently charting:** #197 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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 30, 2026 and Explore Fall on October 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Weather & Widget or Explore Fall?

Weather & Widget currently peaks at #80 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*