Comparison

Thermometer vs Panda Weather

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

Head to head
About

Thermometer

This app provides real-time temperature readings for your current location. It features a realistic design, allows you to switch between Celsius and Fahrenheit, and refreshes data to show temperature changes. Subscription unlocks ad-free use, trend graphs, and more features.

Highlights
  • Real-time temperature measurement
  • Automatic location detection
  • Celsius/Fahrenheit options
  • Temperature trend graphs (subscription)
  • UV trend chart (subscription)
  • Ad-free experience (subscription)
Features
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The real-time thermometer is a small and portable thermometer app.We provide real-time weather temperature measurement to keep you informed of current temperature Features : - Realistic design style, exquisite interface design - Provide options for setting degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit - Automatically positions the current location and provides temperature information - Refresh the temperature data in time to help you understand the change of temperature - More accurate test results Get the subscription content: - No Ads forever - Feel free to view temperature trend graphs - Feel free to view the UV trend chart - No functional restrictions - Get more features priority experience * Our standard subscription options are: Weekly subscription with a free 3-day trial. During the subscription period, you can say goodbye to the advertisements; you can check the temperature trend graphs at will; you can view the UV trend graphs at will; without any functional restrictions; get more features and priority experience. * We will charge your subscription fee from your iTunes account when you confirm your purchase and at the beginning of each renewal period. Subscriptions with a free trial period will automatically renew as a paid subscription. At least 24 hours before the end of the free trial period, you can cancel your subscription or free trial in iTunes settings. Unsubscribing will take effect after the last day of the current subscription cycle, and once the unsubscribe is in effect, your subscription service permissions will be invalid. Privacy Policy: http://s.novapps.com/web_html/current_privacy.html User Agreement:http://s.novapps.com/web_html/current_service_protocol.html

About

Panda Weather

Experience weather forecasts with a charming panda companion. This app blends accurate meteorological data with traditional Chinese art and poetry, offering unique visual and textual interpretations of weather conditions. It also provides health tips based on hourly weather patterns.

Highlights
  • Minute-level weather forecasts
  • 40-day weather outlook
  • Chinese ink painting weather visuals
  • Poetic weather descriptions
  • Lock screen panda companion
  • Chinese health preservation tips
  • Depth of field wallpapers
Features
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Panda Weather is an app that allows pandas to accompany you in watching the weather. We use Chinese poetry to describe the weather and Chinese ink paintings to showcase the beauty of different weather conditions. Introduction:: #The Best Apps of the Month on the App Store# #App Store Editor's Recommendation# #Recommended for iOS 18 and iOS 26# [No advertisements]: In order to provide users with the most reassuring product experience, there are no advertisements inside the product [Accurate weather forecast]: *Minute level weather forecast *24-hour real-time weather forecast *Precipitation Bar Chart *Weather forecast for the next 15 days *Weather forecast for the next 40 days *Sunrise & Sunset [A New Liquid Glass Experience on iOS 27 — Weather Trends at a Glance] Updated for iOS 27, with beautifully translucent Liquid Glass widgets and extra-large widgets that show more weather information at a glance. The new precipitation bar chart makes it easy to see precipitation intensity and trends, so you can plan your outings with confidence. [Chinese style design]: Experience the aesthetics from China and showcase different Chinese style ink paintings based on different weather conditions. [Weather component]: Let's experience together how ancient Chinese poets used poetic lines to romantically express different weather conditions [ Lock Screen Pet Companion Watching the Weather]: Long press the Anxin Weather Control component on the lock screen to trigger the exclusive weather forecast. Panda AnAn will display different dressing styles based on the weather and use language to motivate them. [Chinese health tips]: This is the combination of Chinese weather and Chinese health preservation, with corresponding health tips for every hour. [Other channels]: -Compatible with iPad: Zoom in on weather forecast on the ipad -Compatible with Apple Watch:allowing real-time viewing of weather on the watch -Compatible with Vision Pro: Immersive Experience of Weather Dynamics Subscription related: -Once the purchase is confirmed, the amount will be deducted from your iTunes account -The subscription will be automatically renewed. If it is closed 24 hours before the end of the current period, the automatic renewal will be canceled -Renewal or cancellation during the free trial period will not revoke the free trial benefits from the user. The user can continue the trial until the end of the trial period -Privacy Policy: https://hkhighone.com/PrivacyEN.html -User Agreement: https://hkhighone.com/UserAgreementEN.html If you have any questions or suggestions, please provide feedback in the "User Feedback" section of the app. We will take your suggestions seriously and make improvements accordingly.

Screenshots

Thermometer4 screens
Panda Weather4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Panda Weather at 4.6 against Thermometer's 3.7. Thermometer's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Thermometer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Panda Weather sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Panda Weather holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 132 and 56 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 49% of Thermometer's written reviews are positive against 44% of Panda Weather's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Thermometer ships an update monthly, Panda Weather every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Thermometer versus Panda Weather: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThermometerPanda Weather
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (132 ratings)4.6 (56 ratings) — better
Positive reviews48.6% of reviews — better44.4% of reviews
Number of ratings132 — better56
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB167 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer文波 曾HIGHONE (HK) Inc

Customer experience

Thermometer

All ratings132 ratings
Positive62.9%
Neutral11.4%
Negative25.8%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive48.6%
Neutral10.8%
Negative40.5%

Panda Weather

All ratings56 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral1.8%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral11.1%
Negative44.4%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Thermometer

Subscriptions1
  • VIP subscription service3 Days trial$0.997 Days
One-time3
  • Remove advertisement$1.99
  • Temperature trend graph$1.99
  • 解锁紫外线趋势图$1.99
10 purchases

Panda Weather

Subscriptions8
  • 安心天气会员基础版3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • 安心天气会员基础版$0.991 Month
  • 安心天气会员基础版3 Days trial$1.991 Month
Show 5 more
  • 安心天气会员高级版3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • 安心天气会员$6.997 Days
  • 安心天气会员优惠版7 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • 安心天气会员专业版3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • 安心天气会员专业版$14.991 Year
One-time2
  • 安心天气限时永久会员$14.99
  • 安心天气永久会员$17.99

Questions

Is Thermometer free?
Thermometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Panda Weather free?
Panda Weather is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Thermometer or Panda Weather?
Panda Weather is rated higher. Thermometer averages 3.7 out of 5 from 132 ratings, while Panda Weather averages 4.6 from 56 ratings.
Do Thermometer or Panda Weather have ads?
Neither Thermometer nor Panda Weather shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Thermometer or Panda Weather?
Thermometer ships an update monthly, and Panda Weather every 3 weeks. Most recently, Thermometer was updated on November 6, 2026 and Panda Weather on November 7, 2026.

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