Sunkitty vs Weather Pet
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sunkitty
Get accurate weather forecasts for any location, enhanced with charming cat illustrations. View current conditions, seven-day forecasts, and customize units. Includes an Apple Watch app and home screen widgets for quick access.
- Weather forecasts with cat illustrations
- Current location weather
- Seven-day forecast
- Search any global location or airport code
- Metric and U.S. units
- Apple Watch app and complications
- Home screen widgets
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• See the weather along with an appropriate cat. • Tap the location arrow to see accurate weather for your current location, along with a seven day forecast. • Type any location in the world, or any airport code (i.e., LAX, LHR) to see the current weather and a seven day forecast. • Change from U.S. units to metric. • Tap the details button to see more info about current conditions. • Comes with an Apple Watch app with complications for your Watch face. • Three sizes of widgets. • Enjoy the kitties!
Weather Pet
This app provides accurate weather forecasts for any city worldwide, presented with adorable animations of dogs and cats reacting to the conditions. Choose your preferred furry companions to make checking the weather a delightful and engaging experience.
- Adorable dog and cat weather animations
- Real-time pet reactions to weather
- Accurate hourly and 7-day forecasts
- Global city weather support
- Engaging weather alerts with sounds
- Daily deals for pet lovers
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Weather Pet: Your Daily Dose of Adorable Forecast Fun! Welcome to Weather Pet, the playful app that turns checking the weather into a daily dose of aww-inspiring cuteness! Get ready to experience a fun forecast that delivers accurate weather updates presented by dogs, cats, or a delightful mix of both. The pets also react to the weather! Imagine seeing a cute kitten sporting a cozy scarf on a snowy day or a happy puppy reacting to a burst of sunshine – every forecast brings a smile to your face. Choose Your Furry Forecast: Enjoy your weather updates with adorable dogs, cats, or a combination of both. Each pet adapts in real-time, making every weather check a dose of surprise & joy! Accurate & Detailed Weather: Add any city worldwide to access up-to-date weather, including hourly forecasts, 7-day forecasts, daily high and low temperatures, humidity, wind, sunrise/sunset times, and more. Unlimited Pets for Free: Experience endless fun with unlimited cute pets that make you wonder: am I checking the weather or the pets? Engaging Weather Alerts: Receive cute, interactive alerts delivered with playful barks and meows, so you never miss an update on your local weather. Daily Deals for Pet Lovers: Access daily deals on products that pets will adore – enhancing your experience without any commitment to spending. Support a Great Cause: With optional subscriptions that remove ads, you can support animal shelters while enjoying an ad-free experience. Why settle for a boring weather app when Weather Pet transforms every forecast into an exciting, heartwarming experience? Whether you're a dog lover, a cat lover, or both, let our fun pet forecast brighten your day and keep you informed about the weather around the globe. Download Weather Pet now and discover a world where weather meets whimsy – because every forecast should be a reason to smile! Privacy & Feedback •Our Privacy Policy can be viewed here: https://www.alphapaw.com/pages/privacy-policy •Our Terms of Use can be viewed here: https://www.alphapaw.com/pages/terms-conditions •If you have any questions or suggestions about Weather Pet, please do not hesitate to get in touch at support@alphapaw.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Sunkitty at none against Weather Pet's shown. Sunkitty also leads on device support (5 vs 2). Weather Pet's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Sunkitty sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Weather Pet sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Sunkitty against 4.9 for Weather Pet. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 230 and 173 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Sunkitty's written reviews are positive against 78% of Weather Pet's.
Sunkitty ships an update every 3 months, Weather Pet fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sunkitty | Weather Pet |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (230 ratings) | 4.9 (173 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews — better | 77.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 230 — better | 173 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 115 MB | 89 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Design Engine L.A. | Alpha Paw |
Customer experience
Sunkitty
Weather Pet
In-app purchases
Sunkitty
- Sunkitty Tip$0.29
Weather Pet
- Weather Pet Premium - Silver$0.991 Month
- Weather Pet Premium - Gold$3.991 Month
- Weather Pet Premium - Platinum$29.991 Year
