# Tiny Weather vs Fat Tail Weather

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Fat Tail Weather at none against Tiny Weather's 3. Fat Tail Weather also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 4 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Tiny Weather's advantage is ratings volume (151 vs 5) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.4). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Fat Tail Weather holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tiny Weather has 151 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 97% of Tiny Weather's written reviews are positive against 100% of Fat Tail Weather's.

Tiny Weather ships an update every 4 weeks, Fat Tail Weather daily. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tiny Weather | Fat Tail Weather |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (151 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-weather-simple-forecasts/id1522059185/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fat-tail-weather/id6801604351/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **151** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 97.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 14 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Sandberg](https://appshunter.io/developer/1519072357) | [Cameron Melcher](https://appshunter.io/developer/6801604353) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Fat Tail Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fat-tail-weather/id6801604351)

Get real-time weather data directly from airport sensors, offering precise measurements instead of model estimates. View current conditions, forecasts, and aviation-inspired color codes for clarity. Know exactly what's happening with the weather, no guesswork involved.

**Highlights:** Live airport sensor readings, Precise weather measurements, Hourly and 7-day forecasts, Aviation color-coded conditions, Compass-guided wind arrow, Multiple location saving

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tiny Weather free?

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

### Is Fat Tail Weather free?

Fat Tail Weather is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tiny Weather or Fat Tail Weather?

Fat Tail Weather is rated higher. Tiny Weather averages 4.7 out of 5 from 151 ratings, while Fat Tail Weather averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Tiny Weather or Fat Tail Weather have ads?

Neither Tiny Weather nor Fat Tail Weather shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tiny Weather or Fat Tail Weather?

Tiny Weather ships an update every 4 weeks, and Fat Tail Weather daily. Most recently, Tiny Weather was updated on October 18, 2026 and Fat Tail Weather on October 3, 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.*