# WeatherLCD vs Risilio

The clearest difference is price: Risilio at Free against WeatherLCD's $0.99. Risilio also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). WeatherLCD's advantage is chart position (#101 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Risilio is free to download; WeatherLCD costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Risilio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 3 respectively.

WeatherLCD ships an update every 5 months, Risilio every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | WeatherLCD | Risilio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.4 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weatherlcd/id313904274/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/risilio/id6751025290/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 81.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#101** | — |
| Size | 13 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [homedatasheet.com, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/307726715) | [Overwatch](https://appshunter.io/developer/1818760033) |

## What reviewers say

### WeatherLCD

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

**Currently charting:** #101 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


### Risilio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/risilio/id6751025290)

This app provides real-time wildfire activity and forecasted impact for homeowners. It delivers personalized alerts and easy-to-understand insights on fire proximity and potential threats, empowering users with professional-level intelligence for property protection.

**Highlights:** Real-time wildfire data, Forecasted progression, Personalized threat alerts, Fire proximity insights, Interactive map view

**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 Risilio free?

Risilio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, WeatherLCD or Risilio?

Risilio is rated higher. WeatherLCD averages 4.4 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Risilio averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do WeatherLCD or Risilio have ads?

Neither WeatherLCD nor Risilio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WeatherLCD or Risilio?

WeatherLCD ships an update every 5 months, and Risilio every 2 weeks. Most recently, WeatherLCD was updated on October 24, 2026 and Risilio on October 24, 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.*
