# National Weather vs Weather #1 Interactive Widgets

National Weather and Weather #1 Interactive Widgets both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 73% of Weather #1 Interactive Widgets's written reviews are positive against 35% of National Weather's. Weather #1 Interactive Widgets also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). National Weather's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. National Weather sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year and Weather #1 Interactive Widgets sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for National Weather against 4.4 for Weather #1 Interactive Widgets. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7.6K and 7.3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 35% of National Weather's written reviews are positive against 73% of Weather #1 Interactive Widgets's.

National Weather ships an update every 4 months, Weather #1 Interactive Widgets weekly. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | National Weather | Weather #1 Interactive Widgets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (7.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/national-weather/id436760574/reviews)** | [4.4 (7.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-1-interactive-widgets/id500182129/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.6K** | 7.3K |
| Positive reviews | 35.2% of reviews | **73.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#169** |
| Size | 144 MB | 236 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mende App Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/423474216) | [byss mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/327447624) |

## What reviewers say

### National Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/national-weather/id436760574)

Access highly accurate local weather forecasts, radar, and satellite imagery. Receive rain alerts, view detailed weather charts, and get sunrise/sunset times. This app provides comprehensive weather data for the United States.

**Highlights:** Powerful radar view, Rain alert notifications, Home screen weather widget, Hourly and 7-day forecasts, Satellite imagery, Interactive weather maps, Sunrise/sunset and moon data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription to Remove Ads | $2.99 | per year |
| Subscription to Remove Ads | $3.99 | per year |
| Discounted Radar, Maps, Marine and Moon | $0.99 | one-time |
| Purchase Radar and Interactive Maps | $0.99 | one-time |
| Purchase Charts, Marine and Moon Information | $0.99 | one-time |
| Purchase Radar, Maps, Marine and Moon | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Comprehensive weather information
- 👍 Accurate forecasts
- 📊 Detailed charts and graphs
- 🌍 Covers wide range of locations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Difficulty finding/removing locations
- 📱 Suboptimal layout and font size on mobile
- 💰 Ads even after paid upgrades

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect wind direction display
- Inconsistent temperature reporting
- Radar functionality not working properly
- Locations not updating in real-time

**Requested features**

- Hourly weather forecast
- Ability to customize location list
- Radar animation for future weather
- Improved accessibility features


### Weather #1 Interactive Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-1-interactive-widgets/id500182129)

**Currently charting:** #169 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Get live weather updates and advanced forecasts directly on your iPhone's home screen, Dynamic Island, and Lock Screen. Track storms, hurricanes, and view detailed radar maps to plan your activities with confidence.

**Highlights:** Dynamic Island widgets, Lock Screen widgets, Home Screen widgets, Storm and hurricane tracking, 14-day hourly/daily forecasts, Real-time weather alerts, Radar overlay maps

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium weather service | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weather | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weather service | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weather service | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Weather service | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Accurate weather information
- 📊 Comprehensive weather data
- 🔍 Detailed radar and forecast
- 🌡️ Reliable temperature display
- 🌤️ Animated weather visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall for premium features
- 📢 Intrusive ads and upsell prompts
- 🐛 Occasional app crashes and glitches
- 🕰️ Slow widget/map updates
- 🤔 Confusing navigation and UI

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not updating properly
- Map layers not functioning as expected
- Subscription issues and billing problems
- Compatibility problems on older devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Customizable widget layouts
- Live weather radar on home screen
- Ability to share weather data
- Integration with smart home devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is National Weather free?

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

### Is Weather #1 Interactive Widgets free?

Weather #1 Interactive Widgets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, National Weather or Weather #1 Interactive Widgets?

National Weather is rated higher. National Weather averages 4.5 out of 5 from 7.6K ratings, while Weather #1 Interactive Widgets averages 4.4 from 7.3K ratings.

### Do National Weather or Weather #1 Interactive Widgets have ads?

National Weather shows ads; Weather #1 Interactive Widgets does not.

### Which is updated more often, National Weather or Weather #1 Interactive Widgets?

National Weather ships an update every 4 months, and Weather #1 Interactive Widgets weekly. Most recently, National Weather was updated on November 1, 2026 and Weather #1 Interactive Widgets on November 1, 2026.

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