# Wx for iPad vs Mooncast

The clearest difference is rating: Mooncast at 4.8 against Wx for iPad's 3.2. Mooncast also leads on monetization model (free vs paid) and review sentiment (91% vs 56%). Wx for iPad's advantage is iOS requirement (11.4 vs 18.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Wx for iPad costs $3.99 and Mooncast $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Mooncast holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mooncast has 3.6K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Wx for iPad's written reviews are positive against 91% of Mooncast's.

Wx for iPad ships an update every 5 months, Mooncast every 11 days. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wx for iPad | Mooncast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | $3.99 |
| Rating | [3.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wx-for-ipad/id376956323/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mooncast/id473165402/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **3.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 56.1% of reviews | **91.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#84** |
| Size | 5 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.4** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Craig Hunter](https://appshunter.io/developer/286743884) | [Mathieu Routhier](https://appshunter.io/developer/369283978) |

## What reviewers say

### Wx for iPad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wx-for-ipad/id376956323)

This app provides detailed U.S. weather information, including current conditions, forecasts, alerts, and radar data. It offers customizable forecasts with graphical data for temperature, precipitation, and more, ideal for planning outdoor activities.

**Highlights:** Current U.S. weather conditions, 7-day point and pro forecasts, Graphical forecast data, NWS observation site data, NEXRAD radar data, Weather alerts and warnings, Customizable map bookmarks

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Reliable and complete data
- 🗺️ Detailed weather maps
- 💨 Wind shift plot accuracy
- 📊 Pro section with forecast graphs
- ✅ Works well for US locations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Limited to US locations
- 🖼️ Radar map does not zoom
- ⚪ Harsh white background
- 📱 Portrait mode only (historically)
- 📉 Lost landscape mode (historically)

**Reported bugs**

- Download error on non-image links
- App crashes when opening
- App stopped downloading written forecast
- App doesn't fetch data
- Upgrade to iOS 10 broke landscape mode

**Requested features**

- Restore landscape mode on iPad
- Update for iOS 10+
- Allow editing of links
- Link to non-image sites
- Change units (e.g., metric)


### Mooncast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mooncast/id473165402)

**Currently charting:** #84 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

Discover the current phase of the moon with stunning visuals and precise data. Explore the lunar cycle, track upcoming full and new moons, and access historical and future lunar information. This app offers a beautiful and accurate way to stay informed about celestial events.

**Highlights:** High-fidelity moon phase visuals, Interactive lunar timeline, Accurate full and new moon predictions, Long-term lunar almanac, Precise peak moon timestamps, Smart lunar event reminders, Customizable visual themes

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple, informative, clear and beautiful
- 👍 Beautiful and centering app
- 👍 Charming way to be aware of the moon phases
- 👍 Accurate and easy to use
- 👍 Useful with a new moon and full moon reminder

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Pointless except for the pretty picture
- ❌ Complication on Watch doesn't show moon phase
- ❌ Needs localization for southern hemisphere
- ❌ Disappointing, not worth the money

**Reported bugs**

- 🐛 Alarms don't always work
- 🐛 Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- 💡 Show what zodiac sign the moon is in
- 💡 Add moon rise and set times
- 💡 Allow setting custom reminder times
- 💡 Add a monthly calendar view


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wx for iPad free?

Wx for iPad costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Mooncast free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Wx for iPad or Mooncast?

Mooncast is rated higher. Wx for iPad averages 3.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Mooncast averages 4.8 from 3.6K ratings.

### Do Wx for iPad or Mooncast have ads?

Neither Wx for iPad nor Mooncast shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wx for iPad or Mooncast?

Wx for iPad ships an update every 5 months, and Mooncast every 11 days. Most recently, Wx for iPad was updated on November 1, 2026 and Mooncast on November 1, 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.*