# Weather⁺ vs Weather for iPad!

Weather⁺ and Weather for iPad! both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 77% of Weather⁺'s written reviews are positive against 26% of Weather for iPad!'s. Weather⁺ also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (145K vs 3.7K). Weather for iPad!'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads 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 Weather for iPad! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 Weather for iPad!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Weather⁺ has 145K ratings behind it against 3.7K, 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 26% of Weather for iPad!'s.

Weather⁺ ships an update every 5 weeks, Weather for iPad! every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Weather⁺ | Weather for iPad! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (145K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather/id404516121/reviews)** | [4.5 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-for-ipad/id558059563/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **145K** | 3.7K |
| Positive reviews | **76.8% of reviews** | 26.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#81** | — |
| Size | 169 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Impala Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063279743) | [Alexandre Morcos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453181584) |

## What reviewers say

### Weather⁺

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

**Currently charting:** #81 Top Grossing · Weather, #130 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)


### Weather for iPad!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-for-ipad/id558059563)

Get clear, precise weather and temperature data for any location worldwide. This app offers an elegant interface with real-time updates, local conditions, and forecasts. Easily manage saved cities and enjoy a visually appealing day/night cycle display.

**Highlights:** Real-time weather updates, Local condition reports, Daily and nightly cycle display, Manage saved cities, Local forecasts, Adjustable temperature units

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Full Version | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Fast loading
- 💡 Useful for checking daily forecast
- 🤩 Great for kids

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate weather information
- 💸 Excessive ads even in paid version
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find information
- 🕰️ Incorrect time and date formats

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Stuck on tutorial screen
- Doesn't work on latest iPad models

**Requested features**

- Add hourly forecast
- Provide wind chill factor
- Allow changing temperature units
- Display radar/satellite maps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Weather⁺ free?

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

### Is Weather for iPad! free?

Weather for iPad! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Weather⁺ or Weather for iPad!?

Weather⁺ is rated higher. Weather⁺ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 145K ratings, while Weather for iPad! averages 4.5 from 3.7K ratings.

### Do Weather⁺ or Weather for iPad! have ads?

Both Weather⁺ and Weather for iPad! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Weather⁺ or Weather for iPad!?

Weather⁺ ships an update every 5 weeks, and Weather for iPad! every 9 months. Most recently, Weather⁺ was updated on November 7, 2026 and Weather for iPad! on November 6, 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.*