# Weather⁺ vs Sol

The clearest difference is price: Weather⁺ at Free against Sol's $4.99. Weather⁺ also leads on ratings volume (145K vs 898) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 2 months). Sol's advantage is review sentiment (93% vs 56%) and in-app purchases (none vs 12). On chart position there is nothing between them.

Weather⁺ is free to download; Sol costs $4.99 up front. Weather⁺ sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Sol asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sol holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Weather⁺ has 145K ratings behind it against 898, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Weather⁺'s written reviews are positive against 93% of Sol's.

Weather⁺ ships an update every 5 weeks, Sol every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Weather⁺ | Sol |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (145K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather/id404516121/reviews) | **[4.8 (898 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sol-sun-clock/id491537291/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **145K** | 898 |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | **93.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #90 | **#51** |
| Size | 169 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Impala Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063279743) | [Juggleware, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/291091604) |

## What reviewers say

### Weather⁺

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

**Currently charting:** #90 Top Grossing · Weather, #200 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)


### Sol

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sol-sun-clock/id491537291)

**Currently charting:** #51 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

Forecast sunrise, sunset, and twilight times for any location and date. Set smart alarms that adjust with the seasons and receive detailed solar almanac information. Plan your day around natural light, perfect for photography, outdoor activities, or maintaining sleep cycles.

**Highlights:** Sunrise and sunset time forecasting, Twilight period calculation (astronomical, nautical, civil), Location-aware alarms that adjust seasonally, Global location search and GPS support, Detailed solar almanac information, Golden hour and magic hour identification

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 🚀 Accurate and reliable information
- 💡 Useful for photographers, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts
- 🌅 Helps users stay in tune with natural light cycles
- ⏰ Customizable alarms and alerts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔋 Alarms don't work when device is muted
- 🌙 Lack of moon phase information

**Reported bugs**

- Date selection issue where it shows a month ahead
- Notifications stop working after a few days

**Requested features**

- Add moon phase information
- Allow alarms to work even when device is muted
- Expand alert options beyond sunrise/sunset (e.g. solar noon, golden hour)
- Provide more customization options for alerts and alarms


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Weather⁺ free?

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

### Is Sol free?

Sol costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

Sol is rated higher. Weather⁺ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 145K ratings, while Sol averages 4.8 from 898 ratings.

### Do Weather⁺ or Sol have ads?

Weather⁺ shows ads; Sol does not.

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

Weather⁺ ships an update every 5 weeks, and Sol every 2 months. Most recently, Weather⁺ was updated on September 25, 2026 and Sol on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Weather⁺ or Sol?

Weather⁺ currently peaks at #90 in the App Store charts, and Sol at #51. 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.*