# Overdrop vs Rotating Globe

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Overdrop at 48% against Rotating Globe's 0%. Overdrop also leads on price (Free vs $2.99) and rating (4.5 vs 1.0). Rotating Globe's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Overdrop is free to download; Rotating Globe costs $2.99 up front. Overdrop sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Rotating Globe asks for nothing beyond the download.

Overdrop holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Overdrop has 185 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Overdrop's written reviews are positive against 0% of Rotating Globe's.

Overdrop ships an update every 3 weeks, Rotating Globe every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Overdrop | Rotating Globe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.5 (185 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overdrop-weather-and-widgets/id1459855011/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rotating-globe/id1472279538/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **185** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **47.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 253 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Overdrop Srls](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459855010) | [Gomathy Shankaran](https://appshunter.io/developer/503956143) |

## What reviewers say

### Overdrop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overdrop-weather-and-widgets/id1459855011)

Get accurate, detailed weather forecasts, severe weather alerts, and customizable home screen widgets. Track precipitation globally with a powerful radar and choose from multiple weather data providers to stay informed about current and future conditions.

**Highlights:** Detailed weather data (temperature, wind, rain, UV index), Severe weather and air quality alerts, 24/7 and 7-day weather forecasts, Customizable home screen widgets, Global weather radar for precipitation tracking, Choice of 4 weather providers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Month Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| One Week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Three Months Subscription | $4.49 | per 3 months |
| One month subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| One Year | $9.99 | per year |
| One Year | $49.99 | per year |
| Overdrop Pro | $17.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Purchase | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Beautiful UI design
- 🎨 Customizable themes and icons
- ☁️ Multiple weather providers
- 💨 Smooth animations
- 💡 Option to change weather provider

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Widgets often not working/updating
- 💸 Expensive lifetime version
- 📉 Inaccurate weather forecasts
- ⏳ App sometimes not opening/crashing
- 🚫 Lack of notifications

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets stop displaying data or go blank
- Widgets do not update or refresh frequently
- Widgets not functioning after iOS updates (iOS 18, iOS 26)
- Hourly forecast charts do not open to the current time
- Mini widget only shows specific hours (12, 1, 2 am)

**Requested features**

- Add weather notifications/alerts
- Improve widget reliability and update frequency
- Implement iPad and Apple Watch versions
- Add more granular weather information (e.g., 15-min steps)
- Allow saving multiple locations


### Rotating Globe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rotating-globe/id1472279538)

Explore the world with an augmented reality globe displaying real-time weather conditions. Navigate continents, countries, and view detailed weather effects for specific locations by entering a US zip code. Enhance your general knowledge with an interactive global view.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality globe display, Real-time weather conditions, Interactive globe navigation (swipe/tap), Weather effects (rain, snow, fog), US zip code weather lookup, Zoom in/out globe functionality

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Overdrop free?

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

### Is Rotating Globe free?

Rotating Globe costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Overdrop or Rotating Globe?

Overdrop is rated higher. Overdrop averages 4.5 out of 5 from 185 ratings, while Rotating Globe averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Overdrop or Rotating Globe have ads?

Overdrop shows ads; Rotating Globe does not.

### Which is updated more often, Overdrop or Rotating Globe?

Overdrop ships an update every 3 weeks, and Rotating Globe every 2 weeks. Most recently, Overdrop was updated on October 29, 2026 and Rotating Globe on October 29, 2026.

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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.*