# Wx for iPhone vs WeatherEarth

The clearest difference is rating: WeatherEarth at 5.0 against Wx for iPhone's 4.3. WeatherEarth also leads on price ($0.99 vs $2.99). Wx for iPhone's advantage is ratings volume (27 vs 2) and chart position (#108 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Wx for iPhone costs $2.99 and WeatherEarth $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

WeatherEarth holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wx for iPhone has 27 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Wx for iPhone ships an update every 5 months, WeatherEarth every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wx for iPhone | WeatherEarth |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | [4.3 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wx-for-iphone/id451916164/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weatherearth/id1164943418/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **27** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 76.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#108** | — |
| Size | 5 MB | 975 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.4 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Craig Hunter](https://appshunter.io/developer/286743884) | [连庆 于](https://appshunter.io/developer/1164943417) |

## What reviewers say

### Wx for iPhone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wx-for-iphone/id451916164)

**Currently charting:** #108 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

This app provides detailed U.S. weather information, including current conditions, forecasts, alerts, and radar data. It offers customizable forecasts with extensive meteorological data and the ability to load personal weather maps.

**Highlights:** Current U.S. weather conditions, 7-day point and pro forecasts, Detailed forecast graphs (temp, humidity, wind, precipitation), NWS observation site data, NEXRAD radar data, NWS alerts and warnings, Customizable weather maps

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### WeatherEarth

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weatherearth/id1164943418)

Explore Earth's geography and weather with this interactive globe application. Spin, zoom, and navigate to any region to view terrain, satellite imagery, maps, and detailed atmospheric visualizations. Access real-time weather forecasts and understand atmospheric conditions.

**Highlights:** Interactive 3D and 2D globe navigation, Terrain and satellite imagery, Real-time weather forecasts, Atmospheric visualizations (clouds, wind, rain), Map overlays, Zoom and pan functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wx for iPhone free?

Wx for iPhone costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is WeatherEarth free?

WeatherEarth costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Wx for iPhone or WeatherEarth?

WeatherEarth is rated higher. Wx for iPhone averages 4.3 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while WeatherEarth averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Wx for iPhone or WeatherEarth have ads?

Neither Wx for iPhone nor WeatherEarth shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wx for iPhone or WeatherEarth?

Wx for iPhone ships an update every 5 months, and WeatherEarth every 3 months. Most recently, Wx for iPhone was updated on September 24, 2026 and WeatherEarth on September 11, 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.*