# HeyWeather vs Environment

The clearest difference is rating: Environment at 4.9 against HeyWeather's 4.5. Environment also leads on device support (5 vs 3). HeyWeather's advantage is ratings volume (5.9K vs 7) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, review sentiment, 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 Environment sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Environment holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HeyWeather has 5.9K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of HeyWeather's written reviews are positive against 87% of Environment's.

HeyWeather ships an update every 3 weeks, Environment every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | HeyWeather | Environment |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (5.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heyweather-weather-forecast/id1532052012/reviews) | **[4.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/environment/id1569224845/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.9K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 82.3% of reviews | **86.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 142 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GCO Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1350106258) | [Vincent Neo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523681069) |

## 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


### Environment

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/environment/id1569224845)

This app provides uncomplicated weather information for Singapore, accessible on your iPhone, Apple Watch, and Apple TV. It features home screen widgets, a detailed rain map, and air quality data, all presented with a simple and colorful interface.

**Highlights:** Home screen widgets for weather data, Apple Watch app with rain map and complications, Detailed rain map with 2-4 hour forecast, Air quality (PSI, PM2.5) and UV index tracking, Multi-location support, Color-coded, easy-to-read visuals

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip of a Drink | $1.59 | one-time |
| Large Tip of a Set Meal | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HeyWeather free?

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

### Is Environment free?

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

### Which has better reviews, HeyWeather or Environment?

Environment is rated higher. HeyWeather averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5.9K ratings, while Environment averages 4.9 from 7 ratings.

### Do HeyWeather or Environment have ads?

Neither HeyWeather nor Environment shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HeyWeather or Environment?

HeyWeather ships an update every 3 weeks, and Environment every 6 weeks. Most recently, HeyWeather was updated on November 6, 2026 and Environment on November 6, 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.*