# Weather⁺ vs Weather°

The clearest difference is rating: Weather⁺ at 4.6 against Weather°'s 2.6. Weather⁺ also leads on ratings volume (145K vs 5) and chart position (#97 vs unranked). Weather°'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Weather⁺ sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Weather° asks for nothing beyond the download.

Weather⁺ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Weather⁺ has 145K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Weather⁺ ships an update every 5 weeks, Weather° fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Weather⁺ | Weather° |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (145K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather/id404516121/reviews)** | [2.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather/id6478528395/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **145K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 76.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#97** | — |
| Size | 169 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Impala Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063279743) | [Amit Lakhani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1646075816) |

## What reviewers say

### Weather⁺

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

**Currently charting:** #97 Top Grossing · Weather, #136 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°

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather/id6478528395)

Get accurate, real-time weather forecasts and detailed indicators like humidity, UV index, and air quality. Track rain, snow, and storms with advanced radar maps and receive timely alerts for severe weather. Stay informed with expert weather news and global condition updates.

**Highlights:** Accurate weather forecast, All-in-one weather maps, Weather alerts and storm tracker, Local air quality forecasts, Detailed ski reports, Expert weather news and videos, 90-minute nowcast

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Weather⁺ free?

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

### Is Weather° free?

Weather° is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Weather⁺ is rated higher. Weather⁺ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 145K ratings, while Weather° averages 2.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do Weather⁺ or Weather° have ads?

Both Weather⁺ and Weather° show ads.

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

Weather⁺ ships an update every 5 weeks, and Weather° fortnightly. Most recently, Weather⁺ was updated on October 27, 2026 and Weather° on October 25, 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.*