# QWeather vs MOON

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MOON at none against QWeather's 4. MOON also leads on ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#173 vs unranked). QWeather's advantage is device support (5 vs 3). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. QWeather sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. MOON asks for nothing beyond the download.

QWeather ships an update monthly, MOON every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | QWeather | MOON |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (107 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qweather/id1461458147/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **107** | — |
| Positive reviews | 73.4% of reviews | **76.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#173** |
| Size | 301 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 12.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hefeng Internet Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1460666267) | [Beidou Hanglu Technology Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549454215) |

## What reviewers say

### QWeather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qweather/id1461458147)

Visualize global weather trends with detailed map layers and historical data. Receive smart, customized weather alerts for your locations. Access real-time forecasts, air quality, and more for millions of cities worldwide.

**Highlights:** Visualized weather map layers, Historical weather data (Time Machine), Smart custom weather reminders, Global city weather data, Real-time and long-term forecasts, Minute precipitation and air quality, Typhoons, tides, sunrise/sunset

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| QWeather Ads-FREE (Monthly) | $0.49 | per month |
| QWeather Pro (Monthly) | $0.99 | per month |
| QWeather Ads-Free (Annual) | $4.49 | per year |
| QWeather Pro (Annual) | $7.49 | per year |


### MOON

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moon/id1592620261)

**Currently charting:** #173 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Explore the moon with a 3D model, view moon phases, and access lunar calendars. Discover beautiful moon imagery, share your own photos, and learn about the moon's relationship with the universe through informative articles.

**Highlights:** 3D moon exploration, Moon phase calendar, Lunar and cosmic science articles, Upload and share moon photos, Search moon locations

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QWeather free?

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

### Is MOON free?

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

### Do QWeather or MOON have ads?

QWeather shows ads; MOON does not.

### Which is updated more often, QWeather or MOON?

QWeather ships an update monthly, and MOON every 3 weeks. Most recently, QWeather was updated on October 19, 2026 and MOON on October 20, 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.*