# (Not Boring) Weather vs Laundry Timer

The clearest difference is ads: (Not Boring) Weather at none against Laundry Timer's shown. (Not Boring) Weather also leads on ratings volume (19K vs 20) and chart position (#19 vs unranked). Laundry Timer's advantage is review sentiment (92% vs 68%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. (Not Boring) Weather sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Laundry Timer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Laundry Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: (Not Boring) Weather has 19K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of (Not Boring) Weather's written reviews are positive against 92% of Laundry Timer's.

(Not Boring) Weather ships an update every 3 weeks, Laundry Timer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | (Not Boring) Weather | Laundry Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/not-boring-weather/id1531063436/reviews) | **[5.0 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laundry-timer-drying-times/id6444082143/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | 68.5% of reviews | **91.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#19** | — |
| Size | 284 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Not Boring Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531048093) | [Edward Hesketh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1484725752) |

## What reviewers say

### (Not Boring) Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/not-boring-weather/id1531063436)

**Currently charting:** #19 Top Free · Weather, #40 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Experience weather forecasts with a visually stunning, game-inspired interface. Get detailed, accurate local data, minute-by-minute predictions, and real-time widgets. Customize your app with unique icons and skins, and enjoy fun surprises.

**Highlights:** 3D video game-inspired UI, Minute-by-minute forecasts, Real-time home screen widgets, Detailed AQI and pollen reports, Severe weather alerts, Custom app icons and skins, Moon phases

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Super !Boring Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| !Weather Plus Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Super !Boring Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Andy Skin | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chroma Skin | $4.99 | one-time |
| Monsters Skin | $4.99 | one-time |
| Opal Skin | $9.99 | one-time |
| Presstube Skin | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cedar Skin | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Fun and interactive
- 👍 Elegant and minimalist design
- 🎨 Visually appealing with great attention to detail
- 🗓️ Useful weather information
- 🎮 Enjoyable hidden features/games

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Widgets locked behind paywall
- 📈 Limited data sources/accuracy issues
- 🌍 Lack of international/local weather support
- 🕰️ Slow app startup/loading times

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent weather data between app and sources
- Widgets not updating in real-time

**Requested features**

- Weather radar integration
- Customizable widget options
- Improved weather data accuracy
- Apple Watch app and complications
- One-time purchase option


### Laundry Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laundry-timer-drying-times/id6444082143)

This weather app estimates outdoor drying times for laundry based on local conditions. It helps plan the best times and days to hang clothes, considering temperature, humidity, and wind. Receive notifications when laundry is estimated to be dry and warnings about adverse weather.

**Highlights:** Drying time estimates based on weather, Multiple timers for different fabric types, 3-day drying rate forecast (upgradable to 7), Future drying time predictions, Drying completion notifications, Adverse weather warnings, Drying progress charts

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Laundry Timer Pro | $2.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is (Not Boring) Weather free?

(Not Boring) Weather is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Laundry Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, (Not Boring) Weather or Laundry Timer?

Laundry Timer is rated higher. (Not Boring) Weather averages 4.7 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Laundry Timer averages 5.0 from 20 ratings.

### Do (Not Boring) Weather or Laundry Timer have ads?

Laundry Timer shows ads; (Not Boring) Weather does not.

### Which is updated more often, (Not Boring) Weather or Laundry Timer?

(Not Boring) Weather ships an update every 3 weeks, and Laundry Timer every 6 weeks. Most recently, (Not Boring) Weather was updated on October 29, 2026 and Laundry Timer on October 27, 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.*