Comparison

WeatherGraph vs Weather Strip

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

Head to head
About

WeatherGraph

Visualize weather forecasts from the National Weather Service in a clear graphical format. Track observations and forecasts for your chosen locations, with record highs and lows. Includes widgets for home and lock screens, and an Apple Watch app.

Highlights
  • Graphical weather forecasts
  • NWS data integration
  • 24-hour observations
  • 7-day forecasts
  • Record highs and lows
  • Home/Lock Screen widgets
  • Apple Watch app & complications
Features
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WeatherGraph is a simple but powerful weather app for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch which displays weather forecasts in the United States from the National Weather Service (NWS) in an easy to read graphical format. WeatherGraph uses the highest quality weather data available - the same forecast and observations used by academic researchers and meteorologists. WeatherGraph features 24 hours of observations and 7 days of forecasts for the locations you choose and has the ability to display record highs and lows for each weather station you follow. WeatherGraph also has Home Screen and Lock Screen Widgets showing a graph of upcoming weather conditions and an Apple Watch app with complications showing the highs and lows and rain probability for the next 2 days. Due to the fact that all data comes from NWS/NOAA, this app will only provide weather forecasts for the United States of America.

About

Weather Strip

This app provides a comprehensive, easy-to-understand timeline of forecasted weather phenomena, including clouds, precipitation, and extreme weather warnings. It offers minute-by-minute precipitation forecasts, air quality predictions, and even the chance of rainbows. Request forecasts for any location globally and enjoy a privacy-focused experience with no ads or tracking.

Highlights
  • Comprehensive weather timeline
  • Extreme weather warnings
  • Minute-by-minute precipitation forecasts
  • Air quality forecasts
  • Rainbow chance prediction
  • Interactive global map
Features
Currently charting
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The quickest way to see when to go outside. This beautifully crafted app and widget bundle shows forecasted clouds, rain, snow, wind, auroras, rainbows, and other weather phenomena in a comprehensive timeline that's easy to understand at a glance. Innovative features include: • Extreme weather warnings are shown directly on the timeline, so you can see exactly when the danger is expected — including thunderstorms, fires, hurricanes, flooding, and landslides. • Inline minute-by-minute precipitation forecasts show the next-hour conditions derived from radar stations. • Air quality forecasts combine local sensor readings to provide health guidance. • Our proprietary algorithm even predicts the chance of rainbows! Use the interactive map to request forecasts for any location in the world — including mountains, trails, lakes, and literally anywhere you place a marker. We take privacy seriously with NO ads, NO tracking, and NO third-party analytics. Weather Strip only stores location data on your local device, and it always uses approximate locations when requesting weather forecasts. Weather Strip also respects your data plan, with optional background app refresh that automatically learns your habits, and the ability to view your recent forecasts even when your connection drops. Weather Strip is completely free to try for two weeks. After that, a minimal subscription price helps us keep the service running. (Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can turn off auto-renewal at any time by going to your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase.) Not all features are available in all locations. Forecasts are issued by Foreca and Apple Weather globally and by the U.S. National Weather Service (NOAA NWS) in the United States. Designed by data visualization researcher Robin Stewart to help everyone enjoy the outdoors.

Screenshots

WeatherGraph4 screens
Weather Strip4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: WeatherGraph at free with in-app purchases against Weather Strip's subscription. WeatherGraph also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and device support (5 vs 2). Weather Strip's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and chart position (#112 vs unranked). On price, ads 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. WeatherGraph sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Weather Strip sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Weather Strip holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Weather Strip has 937 ratings behind it against 103, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of WeatherGraph's written reviews are positive against 90% of Weather Strip's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WeatherGraph ships an update fortnightly, Weather Strip every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
WeatherGraph versus Weather Strip: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWeatherGraphWeather Strip
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (103 ratings)4.8 (937 ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.4% of reviews89.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings103937 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
Best chart rank—#112 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCatspaw Systems LLCMath Easel, LLC

Customer experience

WeatherGraph

All ratings103 ratings
Positive80.6%
Neutral7.8%
Negative11.7%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive78.4%
Neutral2.7%
Negative18.9%

Weather Strip

All ratings937 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral1.3%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews149 reviews
Positive89.9%
Neutral6.0%
Negative4.0%

Bugs and requests

WeatherGraph

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Weather Strip

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Widgets not functioning properly for some users
  • Crashes or instability reported in certain cases

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add weather radar functionality
  • Implement Apple Watch app and complications
  • Provide more customization options
  • Add weather alerts and notifications
  • Expand language support beyond English

In-app purchases

1 purchases

WeatherGraph

One-time1
  • Upgrade WeatherGraph$3.99
6 purchases

Weather Strip

Subscriptions6
  • Basic - US only (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • Premium (Monthly)$3.991 Month
  • Family Premium (Monthly)$5.991 Month
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  • Basic - US only (Yearly)$8.991 Year
  • Premium (Yearly)$16.991 Year
  • Family Premium (Yearly)$24.991 Year

Questions

Is WeatherGraph free?
WeatherGraph is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Weather Strip free?
Weather Strip is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WeatherGraph or Weather Strip?
Weather Strip is rated higher. WeatherGraph averages 4.3 out of 5 from 103 ratings, while Weather Strip averages 4.8 from 937 ratings.
Do WeatherGraph or Weather Strip have ads?
Neither WeatherGraph nor Weather Strip shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WeatherGraph or Weather Strip?
WeatherGraph ships an update fortnightly, and Weather Strip every 2 months. Most recently, WeatherGraph was updated on September 21, 2026 and Weather Strip on September 24, 2026.

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