# Weather⁺ vs CuteWeather

The clearest difference is monetization model: Weather⁺ at free with in-app purchases against CuteWeather's subscription. Weather⁺ also leads on ratings volume (145K vs 7.5K) and chart position (#82 vs unranked). CuteWeather's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Weather⁺ sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and CuteWeather sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Weather⁺ against 4.5 for CuteWeather. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Weather⁺ has 145K ratings behind it against 7.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Weather⁺'s written reviews are positive against 71% of CuteWeather's.

Weather⁺ ships an update every 5 weeks, CuteWeather every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Weather⁺ | CuteWeather |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (145K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather/id404516121/reviews)** | [4.5 (7.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cuteweather-weather-widget/id1530683814/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **145K** | 7.5K |
| Positive reviews | **76.8% of reviews** | 71.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#82** | — |
| Size | 169 MB | 658 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Impala Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063279743) | [Skyrocket Apps Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509447690) |

## What reviewers say

### Weather⁺

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather/id404516121)

**Currently charting:** #82 Top Grossing · Weather, #189 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Experience dynamic weather forecasts with visually engaging video backgrounds that adapt to local conditions. Get detailed weather data, customizable layouts, and convenient widgets. Enjoy animated clocks and full Apple Watch integration.

**Highlights:** Daily & 3-hourly forecasts, Humidity, pressure, wind data, Animated video backgrounds, Customizable forecast layout, Animated flip clock, Weather widgets, Apple Watch support

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Platinum Membership | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium Membership Monthly | $1.49 | per month |
| Weekly Premium Access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium Access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Membership | $7.99 | per 6 months |
| The Full Weather+ Experience | $8.49 | per year |
| Annual Limited Time Offer | $9.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium Access | $14.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium Access | $19.99 | per year |
| Video Pack | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🌄 Beautiful weather animations
- ⏱️ Accurate weather forecasts
- 🌍 Covers many locations worldwide
- 🕰️ Convenient time display

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Subscription model too expensive
- 🔍 Difficult to customize background videos
- 📢 Excessive advertisements
- 🕰️ Clock display takes up too much space
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect time display for multiple locations
- App crashes after recent updates
- Weather information not updating properly

**Requested features**

- Ability to select preferred background videos
- Longer weather forecast period
- Widget support for home screen
- More detailed weather information (e.g., air quality, pollen count)


### CuteWeather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cuteweather-weather-widget/id1530683814)

This app offers a highly customizable weather experience with a focus on aesthetic appeal. Users can personalize widgets, wallpapers, icons, and layouts to match their style. It provides detailed forecasts, radar, and current weather information for any location.

**Highlights:** Customizable widgets, wallpapers, and icons, Multiple weather layout options, Weather radar for global locations, Current weather and detailed forecasts, Kawaii/cute icon choices, iOS 14, 15, & 16 widget support

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month | $2.99 | per month |
| Spread some Cuteness! | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week with Trial | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Plan | $9.99 | per year |
| 1 year | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Plan | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Plan | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Plan | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Cute and aesthetically pleasing design
- ⚙️ Customizable widgets and app icons
- 🌡️ Accurate weather information
- 🧠 Helpful features like moon phase tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription-based model with limited free options
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches with widgets and location tracking
- 🔁 Constant prompts to leave a review
- 📈 Inaccurate weather data in some cases

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not working or displaying incorrect information
- App crashes or freezes when trying to access certain features
- Location services not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- More free customization options
- Dark mode support
- Ability to add multiple locations
- Improved weather data accuracy


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Weather⁺ free?

Weather⁺ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CuteWeather free?

CuteWeather is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Weather⁺ or CuteWeather?

Weather⁺ is rated higher. Weather⁺ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 145K ratings, while CuteWeather averages 4.5 from 7.5K ratings.

### Do Weather⁺ or CuteWeather have ads?

Weather⁺ shows ads; CuteWeather does not.

### Which is updated more often, Weather⁺ or CuteWeather?

Weather⁺ ships an update every 5 weeks, and CuteWeather every 2 weeks. Most recently, Weather⁺ was updated on November 2, 2026 and CuteWeather on November 2, 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.*