# HeyWeather vs Weather ++++

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HeyWeather at 82% against Weather ++++'s 37%. HeyWeather also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and ratings volume (5.9K vs 190). Weather ++++'s advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HeyWeather sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Weather ++++ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Weather ++++ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HeyWeather has 5.9K ratings behind it against 190, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 82% of HeyWeather's written reviews are positive against 37% of Weather ++++'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

HeyWeather ships an update every 3 weeks, Weather ++++ fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HeyWeather | Weather ++++ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (5.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heyweather-weather-forecast/id1532052012/reviews) | **[4.7 (190 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-plus-plus-plus-plus/id1547357014/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.9K** | 190 |
| Positive reviews | **82.3% of reviews** | 36.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 142 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GCO Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1350106258) | [Touchberry](https://appshunter.io/developer/1071544838) |

## What reviewers say

### HeyWeather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heyweather-weather-forecast/id1532052012)

Get detailed, personalized weather forecasts with customizable widgets and real-time notifications. Explore interactive weather maps, track air quality, and view astronomical data. Supports multiple languages and accessibility features.

**Highlights:** 16-day daily and 400-hour hourly forecasts, Interactive radar and weather maps, Customizable home and lock screen widgets, Real-time precipitation notifications, Air Quality Index (AQI) monitoring, Sunrise, sunset, and moon phase tracking, Multiple premium forecast sources

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HeyWeather Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Plan (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Plan (3 Months) | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium Plan (Annual) | $34.99 | per year |
| Family Premium Plan (Annual) | $39.99 | per year |
| HeyWeather Annually | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Unlock | $119.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Lovely design and aesthetics
- 👍 Customizable widgets
- 🌐 Accurate weather information
- 💡 Useful weather details (humidity, wind, etc.)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Excessive paywall for customization
- 🐛 Inconsistent widget behavior and updates
- 🔍 Inaccurate weather data in some cases
- 📍 Location issues (wrong city shown)

**Reported bugs**

- Widget not updating with current weather
- Hourly forecast text getting cut off
- Pressure data not displaying correctly

**Requested features**

- Add precipitation percentage to widgets
- Improve readability of text in light/dark mode
- Allow more free color/theme customization options
- Implement weather radar functionality


### Weather ++++

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-plus-plus-plus-plus/id1547357014)

Display colorful and customizable weather widgets directly on your iPhone home screen. Get accurate forecasts with a variety of themes and icons, and check multiple cities with your preferred units.

**Highlights:** Home screen weather widgets, Customizable backgrounds and icons, 20+ preloaded themes, 48-hour and 7-day forecasts, Multiple city weather checks, Selectable units (°C/°F, m/s/mph)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weather Features | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Weather Features | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Weather Features | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Nice app design
- 🎶 Funky music theme
- ✨ Stunning design
- 👍 Good app overall
- 💡 Cute widget idea

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚫ Widget is black
- 💸 Expensive subscription
- 🔄 City switches randomly
- 💰 Not worth the money
- ❌ Useless app

**Reported bugs**

- Widget doesn't work
- Widget is a black box
- Widget blacked out
- Widget doesn't work in iOS 17
- App goes blank after a few hours

**Requested features**

- Fix the widget issue
- Update software for iOS 16.4
- Lock the city setting
- Add a zombie theme
- Add a weather radar


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HeyWeather free?

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

### Is Weather ++++ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, HeyWeather or Weather ++++?

Weather ++++ is rated higher. HeyWeather averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5.9K ratings, while Weather ++++ averages 4.7 from 190 ratings.

### Do HeyWeather or Weather ++++ have ads?

Neither HeyWeather nor Weather ++++ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HeyWeather or Weather ++++?

HeyWeather ships an update every 3 weeks, and Weather ++++ fortnightly. Most recently, HeyWeather was updated on November 3, 2026 and Weather ++++ on October 29, 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.*