# WeatherLink vs Standing Watch

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WeatherLink at none against Standing Watch's 3. WeatherLink also leads on chart position (#182 vs unranked). Standing Watch's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Standing Watch sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. WeatherLink asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | WeatherLink | Standing Watch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.7 (220 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weatherlink/id1304504954/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **220** | — |
| Positive reviews | 22.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Best chart rank | **#182** | — |
| Size | 99 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Davis Instruments Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/329074190) | [Tyler Fuqua](https://appshunter.io/developer/6785690145) |

## What reviewers say

### WeatherLink

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weatherlink/id1304504954)

**Currently charting:** #182 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Access real-time weather data from personal weather stations and explore a global network of shared weather information. View local forecasts, interactive charts, and historical data from businesses, schools, and hobbyists worldwide.

**Highlights:** Access Davis Instruments weather station data, Explore global weather stations, View local forecasts, Real-time data, Interactive charts, Weather data sharing network

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and reliable
- 💡 Useful for monitoring local weather stations
- 👍 Provides detailed weather data
- 🚀 Works seamlessly with weather stations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Inaccurate weather forecasts
- 🔍 Unreliable data updates
- 👎 Lacking key features like landscape mode on iPad
- 💸 Subscription model not worth the value

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and lost station data
- Incorrect temperature and rainfall data
- Frequent crashes and app not loading
- Live data not updating properly

**Requested features**

- Add landscape mode support for iPad
- Improve weather forecast accuracy
- Provide more customization options
- Implement weather alerts and notifications
- Add support for Apple Watch


### Standing Watch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/standing-watch/id6785690143)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WeatherLink free?

WeatherLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Standing Watch free?

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

### Do WeatherLink or Standing Watch have ads?

WeatherLink shows ads; Standing Watch does not.

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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.*