Comparison

SmartMeteo vs Spectrum

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SmartMeteo

Features
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About

Spectrum

A minimalist weather app and widget for iOS that visually represents forecasts using color and clarity. It offers an AI-assisted summary to highlight essential information and allows for personalization of displayed data and units. Enjoy core features for free, with an option to upgrade for more.

Highlights
  • Visual weather forecasts
  • Home screen widgets
  • Apple Watch app & complications
  • AI-assisted summaries
  • Personalizable data and units
  • Privacy-focused data handling
Features
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A minimal, beautifully designed weather app & widget for iOS. Spectrum Weather turns complex forecasts into something you can understand instantly - through color, clarity and intelligent simplicity. Core Features: - Today & Week at a Glance: See the day and the week in one clear view. Colorful bars transform weather data into an intuitive visual forecast. - Home Screen Widgets: Bring the forecast to life on your Home Screen with clean, glanceable widgets designed for everyday use. - Apple Watch App & Complications: Check the forecast right on your wrist. - Intelligent by Design: To keep things simple, the app highlights what truly matters. An AI-assisted summary helps you focus on what’s relevant - without clutter. - Personalizable: Show or hide specific data and choose your preferred units to match your style. - Privacy First: Your data stays yours. No information is shared with the developer, Apple, or third parties. Enjoy the essentials for free - go Premium to unlock the full spectrum. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: http://simonappstudios.tumblr.com/post/125578864606/privacy-policy

Screenshots

SmartMeteo4 screens
Spectrum4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SmartMeteo at none against Spectrum's 2. SmartMeteo also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). Spectrum's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 11 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Spectrum sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. SmartMeteo asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartMeteo ships an update every 11 months, Spectrum every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
SmartMeteo versus Spectrum: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartMeteoSpectrum
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—33.3% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSarix GmbHSimon Storz

In-app purchases

None

SmartMeteo

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Spectrum

Subscriptions2
  • Spectrum Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Spectrum Premium Yearly$17.991 Year

Questions

Is SmartMeteo free?
SmartMeteo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Spectrum free?
Spectrum is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SmartMeteo or Spectrum have ads?
Neither SmartMeteo nor Spectrum shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmartMeteo or Spectrum?
SmartMeteo ships an update every 11 months, and Spectrum every 2 days. Most recently, SmartMeteo was updated on November 7, 2026 and Spectrum on November 5, 2026.

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