# Weather4D Lite vs Zenith Weather

The clearest difference is price: Zenith Weather at Free against Weather4D Lite's $17.99. Zenith Weather also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 68%) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). Weather4D Lite's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and chart position (#138 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Zenith Weather is free to download; Weather4D Lite costs $17.99 up front. Weather4D Lite sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Zenith Weather sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Weather4D Lite holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zenith Weather has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of Weather4D Lite's written reviews are positive against 100% of Zenith Weather's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Weather4D Lite ships an update every 2 months, Zenith Weather every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Weather4D Lite | Zenith Weather |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $17.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather4d-lite/id418723845/reviews)** | [4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zenith-weather/id6799773838/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | 68.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | **#138** | — |
| Size | 484 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [APP4NAV](https://appshunter.io/developer/418723848) | [Taphouse Labs, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888028034) |

## What reviewers say

### Weather4D Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather4d-lite/id418723845)

**Currently charting:** #138 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

Visualize complex atmospheric and oceanic data in 3D HD layers. Download and customize GRIB files from various models for detailed weather and sea condition forecasts. Compare different models and data types side-by-side.

**Highlights:** 3D HD weather data layers, Automatic and manual animation, Customizable GRIB file downloads, Split-screen comparison (iPad), Multiple weather and oceanographic models, Location-based forecasting

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Months HD Forecast Subscription | $17.99 | one-time |
| 1 Year HD Forecast Subscription | $39.99 | one-time |


### Zenith Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zenith-weather/id6799773838)

Understand atmospheric conditions with detailed forecasts, interactive radar, and local National Weather Service discussions. Connect a personal weather station for backyard observations or follow official weather for any U.S. location. Share selected station weather privately or explore public stations.

**Highlights:** Current conditions and forecasts, Interactive radar and precipitation tracking, Local NWS forecast discussions, Personal weather station integration, Private and public station sharing, Home screen radar widgets

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Zenith Patron Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Zenith Patron Yearly | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Weather4D Lite free?

Weather4D Lite costs $17.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Zenith Weather free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Weather4D Lite or Zenith Weather?

Weather4D Lite is rated higher. Weather4D Lite averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Zenith Weather averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do Weather4D Lite or Zenith Weather have ads?

Neither Weather4D Lite nor Zenith Weather shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Weather4D Lite or Zenith Weather?

Weather4D Lite ships an update every 2 months, and Zenith Weather every 2 days. Most recently, Weather4D Lite was updated on November 10, 2026 and Zenith Weather on October 31, 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.*