# QWeather vs Elevation Map

The clearest difference is rating: Elevation Map at 4.7 against QWeather's 4.1. Elevation Map also leads on ads (none vs shown). QWeather's advantage is ratings volume (107 vs 23) and device support (5 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. QWeather sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and Elevation Map sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Elevation Map holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 107 and 23 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of QWeather's written reviews are positive against 67% of Elevation Map's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

QWeather ships an update monthly, Elevation Map every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | QWeather | Elevation Map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (107 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qweather/id1461458147/reviews) | **[4.7 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elevation-map-mountain-weather/id6448528014/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **107** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | **73.4% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 301 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hefeng Internet Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1460666267) | [雪平 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1045915049) |

## 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 |


### Elevation Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elevation-map-mountain-weather/id6448528014)

This app calculates air pressure, temperature, and oxygen levels based on altitude, and provides mountain weather forecasts. It simulates the oxygen-hemoglobin dissociation curve to help users understand blood oxygen saturation at different heights. Access global elevation data and visualize it with a color map.

**Highlights:** Altitude-based air pressure and temperature calculation, Oxygen content and partial pressure prediction, Blood oxygen saturation simulation, Global elevation data query, Mountain weather forecasts, Elevation color map visualization

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Month Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QWeather free?

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

### Is Elevation Map free?

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

### Which has better reviews, QWeather or Elevation Map?

Elevation Map is rated higher. QWeather averages 4.1 out of 5 from 107 ratings, while Elevation Map averages 4.7 from 23 ratings.

### Do QWeather or Elevation Map have ads?

QWeather shows ads; Elevation Map does not.

### Which is updated more often, QWeather or Elevation Map?

QWeather ships an update monthly, and Elevation Map every 6 weeks. Most recently, QWeather was updated on September 28, 2026 and Elevation Map on September 14, 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.*