# Weathergraph weather widget vs Solstice

The clearest difference is rating: Solstice at 4.8 against Weathergraph weather widget's 4.2. Solstice also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 74%). Weathergraph weather widget's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (508 vs 80). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Weathergraph weather widget sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Solstice sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Solstice holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Weathergraph weather widget has 508 ratings behind it against 80, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Weathergraph weather widget's written reviews are positive against 85% of Solstice's.

Weathergraph weather widget ships an update every 5 days, Solstice every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Weathergraph weather widget | Solstice |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (508 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weathergraph-weather-widget/id1501958576/reviews) | **[4.8 (80 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solstice/id1547580907/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **508** | 80 |
| Positive reviews | 74.2% of reviews | **85.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #138 | **#114** |
| Size | 109 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tomas Kafka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501958575) | [Dan Eden](https://appshunter.io/developer/508167369) |

## What reviewers say

### Weathergraph weather widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weathergraph-weather-widget/id1501958576)

**Currently charting:** #138 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Visualize weather data with detailed hourly forecasts and customizable widgets for outdoor activities. Offers professional-grade data, offline access, and a privacy-first design.

**Highlights:** Hour-by-hour data in glanceable charts, Widgets for Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad, and Mac, Rain start time prediction with radar, Rain alerts up to 60 minutes ahead, Offline forecast caching, Privacy-first design with no tracking

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Pro | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Pro | $23.99 | per year |
| Yearly Pro | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Pro for Families | $49.99 | per year |
| Pro Forever Family Upgrade | $59.00 | one-time |
| Weathergraph Forever | $79.99 | one-time |
| Pro Forever | $99.99 | one-time |
| Weathergraph Forever | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Best weather app
- 👍 Visually appealing and informative
- 🔍 Detailed weather data at a glance
- 🔧 Highly customizable
- ⌚️ Excellent Apple Watch integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🌍 Limited to current location only
- 🕰️ Slow or inconsistent data updates
- 🔒 No free version or trial
- 🤖 Unresponsive customer support

**Reported bugs**

- Widget not updating properly
- Apple Watch complications not working
- Incorrect location data
- Subscription issues

**Requested features**

- Multiple location support
- Severe weather alerts
- Radar/satellite map integration
- AQI and pollen data
- Family sharing


### Solstice

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solstice/id1547580907)

**Currently charting:** #114 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Track daily daylight changes in your location and see monthly projections. Explore daylight variations across different global locations and over time. Receive notifications and use widgets to stay informed about upcoming daylight.

**Highlights:** Daily daylight change comparison, Monthly daylight projections, Time Travel feature, Multi-location comparison, Daily notifications, Widgets

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $5.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Beautiful and clean design
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 💡 Informative and detailed data
- 🚀 Fast and seamless performance
- 🎁 Free and privacy-respecting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Widgets not displaying correctly
- 🐛 Notifications not sending
- 🐛 Inaccurate information (longest/shortest days inverted)
- 🐛 App hangs on cold open

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when sliding bar
- App crashes when holding any location
- Square widget displays white square with grey bars only
- Widget options not showing
- Lock screen widget progress ring shows incorrect progress

**Requested features**

- Add a month view
- Add equinox measurements and widgets
- Remember multiple locations
- Compare data for two places on the same screen
- Add automatic push notifications for sunset


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Weathergraph weather widget free?

Weathergraph weather widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Solstice free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Weathergraph weather widget or Solstice?

Solstice is rated higher. Weathergraph weather widget averages 4.2 out of 5 from 508 ratings, while Solstice averages 4.8 from 80 ratings.

### Do Weathergraph weather widget or Solstice have ads?

Neither Weathergraph weather widget nor Solstice shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Weathergraph weather widget or Solstice?

Weathergraph weather widget ships an update every 5 days, and Solstice every 2 months. Most recently, Weathergraph weather widget was updated on October 25, 2026 and Solstice on October 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Weathergraph weather widget or Solstice?

Weathergraph weather widget currently peaks at #138 in the App Store charts, and Solstice at #114. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*