# Forecast Now vs #WEATHER

The clearest difference is rating: #WEATHER at 4.7 against Forecast Now's 4.4. #WEATHER also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 55%). Forecast Now's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 70). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Forecast Now sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and #WEATHER sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

#WEATHER holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Forecast Now has 1.5K ratings behind it against 70, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Forecast Now's written reviews are positive against 67% of #WEATHER's.

Forecast Now ships an update every 3 weeks, #WEATHER every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Forecast Now | #WEATHER |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forecast-now/id452087262/reviews) | **[4.7 (70 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather/id1607069659/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 70 |
| Positive reviews | 55.2% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 82 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kelly Technology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/393931941) | [Best Weather Apps sp zoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1690003104) |

## What reviewers say

### Forecast Now

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forecast-now/id452087262)

Get detailed local weather forecasts for any US town, including daily and hourly predictions, animated radar, and hazardous weather alerts. Track air quality, UV index, and snowfall with data from official US sources. An optional subscription removes ads and unlocks advanced satellite imagery.

**Highlights:** 7-day daily weather forecast, 24-hour hourly forecast, Animated radar and satellite views, Hazardous weather warnings, Predicted snowfall totals, Air quality index, Ultraviolet index

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Favorite weather app
- 🚀 Accurate and dependable forecasts
- 💡 Detailed weather information
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ads disrupt user experience
- 🐛 Forecast information not always available
- 🐛 Slow app performance and crashes
- 🐛 Difficult to read small text

**Reported bugs**

- Radar and local weather information not working
- Forecast details disappearing after updates
- Inability to access more than one location

**Requested features**

- Add day of week to forecast
- Improve radar and map functionality
- Provide more location-specific details
- Offer a paid ad-free version


### #WEATHER

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather/id1607069659)

Get hyper-local, up-to-date weather information with current conditions, detailed hourly and extended forecasts, and severe weather alerts. Track multiple locations with visually appealing icons and backgrounds.

**Highlights:** Current weather conditions, Hourly and extended forecasts, Multiple location tracking, Severe weather alerts, Visually appealing weather icons

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Live Radar Service | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Radar Service | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Weather service | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Forecast Now free?

Forecast Now is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is #WEATHER free?

#WEATHER is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Forecast Now or #WEATHER?

#WEATHER is rated higher. Forecast Now averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while #WEATHER averages 4.7 from 70 ratings.

### Do Forecast Now or #WEATHER have ads?

Both Forecast Now and #WEATHER show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Forecast Now or #WEATHER?

Forecast Now ships an update every 3 weeks, and #WEATHER every 2 weeks. Most recently, Forecast Now was updated on October 15, 2026 and #WEATHER on October 22, 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.*