# Weather NOAA vs HVW

Weather NOAA and HVW both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of HVW's written reviews are positive against 50% of Weather NOAA's. HVW also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Weather NOAA's advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 5). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Weather NOAA sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. HVW asks for nothing beyond the download.

Weather NOAA holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Weather NOAA has 1.4K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Weather NOAA's written reviews are positive against 100% of HVW's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Weather NOAA | HVW |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-noaa/id1451386478/reviews)** | [4.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hvw/id6737852858/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 10 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tevfik Yucek](https://appshunter.io/developer/566982862) | [Jason Bowman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1778285188) |

## What reviewers say

### Weather NOAA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-noaa/id1451386478)

Get accurate weather forecasts based on official US data. View current conditions, hourly forecasts, and have predictions read aloud. Includes a home screen widget for quick access.

**Highlights:** US National Weather Service data, Hourly weather data, Text-based weather presentation, Read-aloud weather predictions, iOS 14 Widget support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Advertisements | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Precise and reliable forecast
- 🔍 Detailed extended forecast
- 🔔 Appropriate severe weather alerts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🗺️ Inaccurate location-specific data
- 🐛 Forecast gaps and outdated data
- 💤 Poorly organized information
- 📺 Unwanted pop-ups and ads

**Reported bugs**

- App not loading or updating
- Frequent crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Improved location accuracy
- Streamlined data presentation
- Customizable forecast views


### HVW

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hvw/id6737852858)

Get accurate and reliable weather forecasts specifically for the Hudson Valley region. This app provides meteorological data tailored to the area's unique climate.

**Highlights:** Precise forecasts, Reliable meteorological data, Region-specific climate information, Tailored to Hudson Valley

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Weather NOAA free?

Weather NOAA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is HVW free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Weather NOAA or HVW?

Weather NOAA is rated higher. Weather NOAA averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while HVW averages 4.4 from 5 ratings.

### Do Weather NOAA or HVW have ads?

Weather NOAA shows ads; HVW 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.*