# WeatherOnline vs widget weather

The clearest difference is rating: widget weather at 4.7 against WeatherOnline's 2.5. widget weather also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 17 months) and ratings volume (73 vs 2). WeatherOnline's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (10.3 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and chart position there is nothing between them.

WeatherOnline costs $3.99 and widget weather $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

widget weather holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: widget weather has 73 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of WeatherOnline's written reviews are positive against 69% of widget weather's.

WeatherOnline ships an update every 17 months, widget weather every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WeatherOnline | widget weather |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | $3.99 |
| Rating | [2.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weatheronline/id299504833/reviews) | **[4.7 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-weather/id908649054/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **73** |
| Positive reviews | 51.6% of reviews | **68.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #156 | **#68** |
| Size | 5 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.3** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WeatherOnline Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/299504836) | [Trond Rossvoll](https://appshunter.io/developer/571419518) |

## What reviewers say

### WeatherOnline

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weatheronline/id299504833)

**Currently charting:** #156 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

Access detailed worldwide city weather forecasts, including temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index. Visualize weather patterns with comprehensive maps and radar imagery for various regions. Customize units and track up to ten locations.

**Highlights:** 1-12 day city forecasts, 24-hour forecast in 3-hour intervals, Current weather conditions, Weather overview maps, Radar loops for select regions, Customizable units (C/F, km/miles), Up to 10 saved locations

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### widget weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-weather/id908649054)

**Currently charting:** #68 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

This app offers a highly customizable weather widget and application for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Personalize symbols, detail levels, fonts, and backgrounds. It provides two forecast services and saves data locally for offline access.

**Highlights:** Customizable weather widget, Animated weather symbols, Two forecast services, Offline forecast data, Apple Watch support, Touch responsive meteogram

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WeatherOnline free?

WeatherOnline costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is widget weather free?

widget weather costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, WeatherOnline or widget weather?

widget weather is rated higher. WeatherOnline averages 2.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while widget weather averages 4.7 from 73 ratings.

### Do WeatherOnline or widget weather have ads?

Neither WeatherOnline nor widget weather shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WeatherOnline or widget weather?

WeatherOnline ships an update every 17 months, and widget weather every 6 weeks. Most recently, WeatherOnline was updated on October 31, 2026 and widget weather on November 1, 2026.

### Which is more popular, WeatherOnline or widget weather?

WeatherOnline currently peaks at #156 in the App Store charts, and widget weather at #68. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*