WeatherBoard vs SmartWeather
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WeatherBoard
This app presents essential weather information clearly, with current conditions and rain data readily available. Swipe up for a detailed view in an intuitive interface. Customize locations, units, and access granular hourly data and app icons with paid options.
- At-a-glance current conditions
- Rain data visualization
- Swipe-up detailed view
- Location switching
- Unit selection
- Hourly data access (paid)
- App icon customization (paid)
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Tired of information heavy weather apps that just look confusing? Introducing WeatherBoard. WeatherBoard shows the most important weather information at a glance, such as current conditions and rain data. Want to know more? Simply swipe up to reveal a beautiful details screen with more information, shown in an intuitive and easy to understand interface. You can also switch between locations by entering the menu, select units, view granular hourly data [Paid] and change app icon [Paid]
SmartWeather
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SmartWeather – Precise, Modern & Clear Experience weather forecasting on a new level. SmartWeather combines high-precision data with a minimalist design perfectly tailored to your iPhone. Why SmartWeather? Real-Time Alerts: Never miss a storm warning again. Our smart notifications keep you informed instantly. Live Activities: Track rain directly on your Lock Screen or Dynamic Island without opening the app. Beautiful Widgets: Bring the weather to your Home Screen with designs that fit your style. AI-Powered Tips: Get smart recommendations based on current conditions to plan your day perfectly. Detailed Insights: UV index, humidity, and visibility presented in clean, modern tiles. SmartWeather uses advanced Apple WeatherKit technology to deliver the most accurate data to your device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SmartWeather at none against WeatherBoard's 1. SmartWeather also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. WeatherBoard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SmartWeather asks for nothing beyond the download.
WeatherBoard ships an update every 5 months, SmartWeather every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WeatherBoard | SmartWeather |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Justyn Henman | SARA KIRCHHOFER |
In-app purchases
WeatherBoard
- Remove Ads$1.99
SmartWeather
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do WeatherBoard or SmartWeather have ads?
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