Comparison

WECT 6 First Alert Weather vs Solshield

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

WECT 6 First Alert Weather

Get hyper-local weather updates with high-resolution radar and future radar to track severe weather. Receive customized forecasts for your favorite locations and stay informed with National Weather Service alerts.

Highlights
  • 250 meter radar
  • Future radar tracking
  • High resolution satellite imagery
  • Current weather updates
  • Daily and hourly forecasts
  • Favorite location saving
  • Severe weather alerts
Features
Currently charting
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The WECT Mobile Weather App includes: * Access to station content specifically for our mobile users * 250 meter radar, the highest resolution available * Future radar to see where severe weather is headed * High resolution satellite cloud imagery * Current weather updated multiple times per hour * Daily and Hourly forecasts updated hourly from our computer models * Ability to add and save your favorite locations * A fully integrated GPS for current location awareness * Severe weather alerts from the National Weather Service * Opt-in push alerts to keep you safe in severe weather

About

Solshield

This app monitors real-time UV index levels and provides personalized sun protection advice based on your skin type. It offers customizable alerts, forecasts, and educational content to help you stay safe in the sun.

Highlights
  • Real-time UV index monitoring
  • Personalized sunburn time calculator
  • Customizable UV threshold alerts
  • 7-day UV forecast
  • Sunscreen reapplication reminders
  • Educational UV safety content
  • Dark mode support
Features
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SolShield is your personal UV monitoring companion, helping you stay safe in the sun with real-time UV index readings and personalized protection recommendations. REAL-TIME UV MONITORING Get accurate, up-to-the-minute UV index readings for your location. SolShield uses your device's location to fetch current UV data, so you always know when sun protection is needed. PERSONALIZED PROTECTION Set your skin type (Fitzpatrick Scale I-VI) and receive customized advice: - Estimated time until sunburn - SPF recommendations - When to seek shade - Protective clothing suggestions SMART NOTIFICATIONS Never get caught off-guard by dangerous UV levels: - Customizable UV threshold alerts (UV 3-11) - Daily peak UV warnings - Sunscreen reapplication reminders (1, 2, or 3 hour intervals) 7-DAY UV FORECAST Plan your outdoor activities with confidence. View hourly and daily UV forecasts to know the best times to be outside. SUN EXPOSURE TIMER Track your safe sun time based on your skin type and current UV index. Get alerts when it's time to reapply sunscreen or seek shade. DARK MODE Full dark mode support with system, light, and dark appearance options. Beautiful adaptive colors across all screens. LEARN ABOUT UV Educational content about: - The UV Index scale explained - How UV affects your skin - WHO sun safety guidelines - Skin cancer prevention tips FEATURES - Real-time UV index with color-coded risk levels - Personalized sunburn time calculator - Sun exposure timer with alerts - Hourly UV forecast throughout the day - 7-day UV outlook - Dark mode with adaptive colors - Customizable notification alerts - Clean, intuitive interface - Works offline with cached data - No account required - Privacy-focused (location data stays on device) SKIN TYPES SUPPORTED - Type I: Very fair, always burns - Type II: Fair, usually burns - Type III: Medium, sometimes burns - Type IV: Olive, rarely burns - Type V: Brown, very rarely burns - Type VI: Dark brown/black, never burns TRILINGUAL SUPPORT Full support for English, Portuguese (Brasileiro), and Spanish. --- SOLSHIELD PREMIUM Unlock enhanced features with an optional subscription: - 7-Day UV Forecast - Plan your week with extended forecasts - Sun Exposure Timer - Track safe sun time based on your skin type - Smart UV Notifications - Customizable alerts for UV levels - Home Screen Widgets - Quick UV info at a glance Plans: $4.99/year or $0.99/month. 7-day free trial available. Subscription auto-renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use: https://branicio.github.io/solshield-support/terms Privacy Policy: https://branicio.github.io/solshield-support/privacy --- Protect your skin. Know your UV. Stay safe with SolShield. Weather data powered by Apple Weather.

Screenshots

WECT 6 First Alert Weather4 screens
Solshield4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Solshield at 5.0 against WECT 6 First Alert Weather's 3.3. Solshield also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). WECT 6 First Alert Weather's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (136 vs 2). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Solshield sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. WECT 6 First Alert Weather asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Solshield holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WECT 6 First Alert Weather has 136 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WECT 6 First Alert Weather ships an update every 2 months, Solshield every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
WECT 6 First Alert Weather versus Solshield: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWECT 6 First Alert WeatherSolshield
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (136 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews29.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings136 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFreemium
Best chart rank#202 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size265 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGray Television Group, Inc.Paulo Branicio

Customer experience

WECT 6 First Alert Weather

All ratings136 ratings
Positive52.9%
Neutral11.0%
Negative36.0%
Written reviews67 reviews
Positive29.9%
Neutral7.5%
Negative62.7%

Solshield

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

WECT 6 First Alert Weather

Reported bugs

50 issues
  • Radar freezes
  • App won't load/open
  • App crashes on launch
  • Forecasts not updating
  • Location delete function not working
Show 45 more
  • Dewpoint missing
  • Weather warnings are slow
  • App unavailable in area message
  • App stops working
  • No hourly updates
  • Location icon blocks map
  • Notifications stopped working
  • Favorites removed
  • Video playback issues
  • Landscape mode not supported
  • Current location button missing on radar
  • App doesn't work on iPad unless vertical
  • Radar shows past, not future
  • 24-hour radar freezes
  • Latest update not loading
  • Forecast only goes up to 2-3 hours
  • Brunswick county no longer on radar
  • App stops in middle of looking at weather
  • West Shore Home ad added causing iPad issues
  • Ad length increased
  • 10-day forecast stuck
  • App gives mishmash of ads and broadcast screens
  • App freezes at launch
  • Radar inaccurate
  • New format after update, can't open news
  • Radar doesn't work
  • App unavailable in area message
  • Hour by hour forecast ends early with ad
  • Opening screen locks up
  • App never been right, radar wrong
  • Radar is wrong
  • Update ruined app, radar terrible
  • App doesn't update like weather channel app
  • Doesn't work with iPad unless vertical
  • Less in app after update, cheesy ads
  • Hurricane forecast hours behind
  • Location icon blue dot blocks map
  • Favorites gone, not user friendly
  • App starts and stops
  • Current location not working
  • App crashes when opening
  • Latest update crashes on launch
  • App opens then immediately closes
  • Video doesn't work
  • No hurricane warning

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add lightning map
  • Add dewpoint
  • Add crowd reports
  • Allow landscape viewing
  • Add current location button to radar
Show 3 more
  • Update for iOS 7 design
  • Optimize for iPhone 5
  • Fix iPad app orientation

Solshield

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

WECT 6 First Alert Weather

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Solshield

Subscriptions2
  • SolShield Premium (Monthly)7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • SolShield Premium7 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is WECT 6 First Alert Weather free?
WECT 6 First Alert Weather is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Solshield free?
Solshield is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WECT 6 First Alert Weather or Solshield?
Solshield is rated higher. WECT 6 First Alert Weather averages 3.3 out of 5 from 136 ratings, while Solshield averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do WECT 6 First Alert Weather or Solshield have ads?
WECT 6 First Alert Weather shows ads; Solshield does not.
Which is updated more often, WECT 6 First Alert Weather or Solshield?
WECT 6 First Alert Weather ships an update every 2 months, and Solshield every 3 weeks. Most recently, WECT 6 First Alert Weather was updated on September 6, 2026 and Solshield on September 24, 2026.

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