# kWx vs Tiny Weather

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tiny Weather at 97% against kWx's 50%. Tiny Weather also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (151 vs 2). kWx's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tiny Weather sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. kWx asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tiny Weather holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tiny Weather has 151 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of kWx's written reviews are positive against 97% of Tiny Weather's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 10, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | kWx | Tiny Weather |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kwx/id1497992924/reviews) | **[4.7 (151 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-weather-simple-forecasts/id1522059185/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **151** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **97.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 1 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sean Brennan](https://appshunter.io/developer/898026482) | [Alexander Sandberg](https://appshunter.io/developer/1519072357) |

## What reviewers say

### kWx

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kwx/id1497992924)

Accesses official NOAA weather data directly, minimizing bandwidth and eliminating third-party tracking. View current conditions, 7-day forecasts, and heat index for numerous global locations. Customize station lists and offset forecast locations for precise weather information.

**Highlights:** Direct NOAA data access, 7-day text forecasts, Current conditions and temperature, Customizable station lists, Offset forecast locations, Heat Index display

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Tiny Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-weather-simple-forecasts/id1522059185)

Get accurate weather forecasts with a beautiful and simple interface. View hourly predictions for the next 24 hours and daily forecasts for the upcoming 8 days. This app prioritizes privacy and is completely free, with optional developer support through donations.

**Highlights:** Beautiful and simple interface, Hourly forecasts (24 hours), Daily forecasts (8 days), 100% free, No ads or subscriptions, Privacy-first design

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Donation (Tier 1) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Donation (Tier 2) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Donation (Tier 3) | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and direct interface
- 👍 Minimalist design
- 👍 Clean and uncluttered
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Fast loading times

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💡 Missing sunrise and sunset times
- 🐛 Sunrise/sunset times are an hour off (time change issue)
- 💡 Humidity level not included
- 💡 Weather alerts would be nice
- 💡 Option for air pressure in inches

**Reported bugs**

- Sunrise & sunset times are an hour off

**Requested features**

- Widget for home/lock screen
- More features
- Humidity level
- Sunrise and sunset times
- Weather alerts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is kWx free?

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

### Is Tiny Weather free?

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

### Which has better reviews, kWx or Tiny Weather?

Tiny Weather is rated higher. kWx averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Tiny Weather averages 4.7 from 151 ratings.

### Do kWx or Tiny Weather have ads?

Neither kWx nor Tiny Weather shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, kWx or Tiny Weather?

kWx ships an update every 4 weeks, and Tiny Weather every 4 weeks. Most recently, kWx was updated on October 10, 2026 and Tiny Weather on October 10, 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.*