# WeatherLCD vs Solar Time

The clearest difference is rating: WeatherLCD at 4.4 against Solar Time's 3.8. WeatherLCD also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 73%). Solar Time's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

WeatherLCD costs $0.99 and Solar Time $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

WeatherLCD holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of WeatherLCD's written reviews are positive against 73% of Solar Time's.

## The numbers

| Metric | WeatherLCD | Solar Time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.4 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weatherlcd/id313904274/reviews)** | [3.8 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-time/id1100646247/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **9** |
| Positive reviews | **81.9% of reviews** | 72.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#110** | #186 |
| Size | 13 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **6.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [homedatasheet.com, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/307726715) | [Piet Jonas](https://appshunter.io/developer/288060167) |

## What reviewers say

### WeatherLCD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weatherlcd/id313904274)

**Currently charting:** #110 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

Access comprehensive U.S. weather data, including current conditions, forecasts, radar, and specialized marine and aviation weather. Get detailed METARs, TAFs, and turbulence reports.

**Highlights:** U.S. current conditions and forecasts, Animated radar, Marine weather predictions, Air turbulence map, METARs & TAFs, Alerts and warnings

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Clean and easy interface
- 📈 Accurate NWS data
- ✈️ Useful for turbulence reports
- 💨 Provides NWS discussion
- ⚡ Great lightning and radar features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App not working/finding data (recent)
- 📉 UI needs improvement/not attractive
- 🎨 Graphics are ugly/lack snazziness
- 📍 Difficulty setting location/only airport
- ⚠️ No warnings or watches (per one review)

**Reported bugs**

- App hasn't worked, can't find data for location
- Crashes and freezes
- Can't get map on road view after update
- Will not let me set my own zip code, only tracks airport
- Tried to enter city for 20 minutes, only got airport in NY

**Requested features**

- Animate future lightning probabilities
- Include icing reports
- Add real-time lightning detection system
- Show lightning strikes
- More detailed radar with strobe


### Solar Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-time/id1100646247)

**Currently charting:** #186 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

Displays the apparent solar time, reflecting what a sundial would show based on your location and the sun's position. It accounts for longitude, the solar equation, and daylight saving time, with a visually dynamic background.

**Highlights:** Apparent solar time display, Accounts for solar equation, Optional daylight saving toggle, Automatic location updates, Customizable seconds display, 12/24 hour format toggle, Dynamic background color

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WeatherLCD free?

WeatherLCD costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Solar Time free?

Solar Time costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, WeatherLCD or Solar Time?

WeatherLCD is rated higher. WeatherLCD averages 4.4 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Solar Time averages 3.8 from 9 ratings.

### Do WeatherLCD or Solar Time have ads?

Neither WeatherLCD nor Solar Time shows ads.

### Which is more popular, WeatherLCD or Solar Time?

WeatherLCD currently peaks at #110 in the App Store charts, and Solar Time at #186. 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.*