# Weather⁺ vs King Weather Forecast

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Weather⁺ at 145K against King Weather Forecast's 733. Weather⁺ also leads on chart position (#78 vs unranked). King Weather Forecast's advantage is review sentiment (97% vs 77%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Weather⁺ sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and King Weather Forecast sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. 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 King Weather Forecast. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Weather⁺ has 145K ratings behind it against 733, 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 97% of King Weather Forecast's.

Weather⁺ ships an update every 5 weeks, King Weather Forecast every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Weather⁺ | King Weather Forecast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (145K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather/id404516121/reviews)** | [4.5 (733 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/king-weather-forecast/id1599200770/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **145K** | 733 |
| Positive reviews | 76.8% of reviews | **96.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#78** | — |
| Size | 169 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Impala Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063279743) | [BTB Tech, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1699707508) |

## What reviewers say

### Weather⁺

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

**Currently charting:** #78 Top Grossing · Weather, #170 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)


### King Weather Forecast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/king-weather-forecast/id1599200770)

Get accurate, real-time weather forecasts for up to 24 hours and 15 days ahead. This app provides detailed information including temperature, precipitation, wind, and more, helping you plan your day and stay informed about local conditions like rain, storms, ice, and snow.

**Highlights:** 24-hour and 15-day forecasts, Real-time weather updates, Hourly and daily charts, Automatic location detection, Search and manage multiple locations, Weather maps and radar animations, Customizable units

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP - Subscribe Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| VIP - Subscribe Annually | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate weather forecasts
- 💡 Helpful weather alerts
- 🌟 Comprehensive weather information
- 🌤️ Visually appealing interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Too many ads
- 🔌 Drains battery quickly
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Weather data not updating properly
- Notifications not working consistently

**Requested features**

- Add radar/satellite map feature
- Improve location detection accuracy
- Provide more customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Weather⁺ free?

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

### Is King Weather Forecast free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Weather⁺ or King Weather Forecast?

Weather⁺ is rated higher. Weather⁺ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 145K ratings, while King Weather Forecast averages 4.5 from 733 ratings.

### Do Weather⁺ or King Weather Forecast have ads?

Both Weather⁺ and King Weather Forecast show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Weather⁺ or King Weather Forecast?

Weather⁺ ships an update every 5 weeks, and King Weather Forecast every 2 months. Most recently, Weather⁺ was updated on November 4, 2026 and King Weather Forecast on November 3, 2026.

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