# Weather⁺ vs Weather Widget Magic

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Weather Widget Magic at 92% against Weather⁺'s 56%. Weather Widget Magic also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). Weather⁺'s advantage is ratings volume (145K vs 40) and chart position (#92 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Weather⁺ sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Weather Widget Magic sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Weather Widget Magic 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 40, 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 92% of Weather Widget Magic's.

Weather⁺ ships an update every 5 weeks, Weather Widget Magic weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Weather⁺ | Weather Widget Magic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (145K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather/id404516121/reviews) | **[4.8 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-widget-magic/id6683306259/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **145K** | 40 |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | **91.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#92** | — |
| Size | 169 MB | 251 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Impala Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063279743) | [ED ANFS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1768496942) |

## What reviewers say

### Weather⁺

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

**Currently charting:** #92 Top Grossing · 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 Widget Magic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-widget-magic/id6683306259)

This app offers highly customizable live weather widgets with dynamic backgrounds that change with the weather and time of day. It provides detailed hourly and daily forecasts, real-time conditions, and alerts for various weather events.

**Highlights:** Customizable free weather widgets, Dynamic backgrounds adapting to weather, Detailed hourly and daily forecasts, Real-time conditions (temp, humidity, wind), Storm, wind, and heatwave alerts, Live Radar + accurate forecast, AI Weather notifications

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Calendar PRO | $2.99 | one-time |
| Moon phase | $2.99 | one-time |
| Majestic Clock | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ocean Waves | $2.99 | one-time |
| Samurai | $2.99 | one-time |
| Temperature PRO | $2.99 | one-time |
| AQI PRO | $2.99 | one-time |
| Minimalist PRO | $2.99 | one-time |
| Classic PRO | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dark Skyline | $2.99 | one-time |
| Maritime Luxe | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Weather⁺ free?

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

### Is Weather Widget Magic free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Weather⁺ or Weather Widget Magic?

Weather Widget Magic is rated higher. Weather⁺ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 145K ratings, while Weather Widget Magic averages 4.8 from 40 ratings.

### Do Weather⁺ or Weather Widget Magic have ads?

Weather⁺ shows ads; Weather Widget Magic does not.

### Which is updated more often, Weather⁺ or Weather Widget Magic?

Weather⁺ ships an update every 5 weeks, and Weather Widget Magic weekly. Most recently, Weather⁺ was updated on September 25, 2026 and Weather Widget Magic on September 21, 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.*