Comparison

Forecast Now vs WeatherCast Pro

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

Head to head
About

Forecast Now

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
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Want the latest local weather forecast on your mobile device? For any town in the USA, Forecast Now provides: - the daily local weather forecast for the next 7 days - the hourly forecast for the next 24 hours - animated radar and satellite views - hazardous weather warnings - predicted snowfall totals (winter months) - the air quality index - the ultraviolet index - up to 8 stored locations Weather and climate information comes directly from the US National Weather Service, NOAA, and the EPA. Development of Forecast Now is funded in part by ads, which can be removed by selecting the monthly auto-renewing subscription option "Remove Ads" from the app's settings menu. Subscribing will also give you access all the GOES satellite imagery. The subscription price of 0.99 USD (in your local currency) will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and, for each renewal, within 24 hours prior to the end of the current month. You can cancel the subscription at any time through your iTunes account settings, but you must do so at least 24 hours before the end of the current month to avoid being charged, and ads will show again at the start of the subsequent month. Terms of use: https://www.kellytechnology.com/privacy/tac.html Privacy policy: https://www.kellytechnology.com/privacy/privacy_policy.html

About

WeatherCast Pro

Features
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WeatherCast Pro gives you a clean, visual way to check the weather around you and the places you care about. View live radar, follow changing conditions, check local forecasts, monitor weather alerts, and save important places from a modern map-based weather experience. WeatherCast Pro is built for people who want weather information that feels fast, visual, and easy to understand. Features include: • Live radar with smooth animated weather motion • Current weather for your selected location • Hourly forecast and multi-day outlook • Weather alerts from supported official sources • Saved places for quick weather checks • Location-based weather lookup • Map controls and radar display options • Cloud sync for saved settings and locations when signed in • Premium subscription option to remove ads and unlock premium weather features WeatherCast Pro is designed around a radar-first experience. Open the app, view the map, move to the area you care about, and quickly see what is happening nearby. The radar interface is built to feel smooth and natural, helping you follow rain and storm movement more easily. You can also check forecast details, view alerts in your area, and save locations such as home, work, family locations, travel spots, or event locations. Premium Subscription: WeatherCast Pro offers optional monthly and yearly premium subscriptions. Premium removes ads and unlocks premium weather features. Pricing and availability may vary by country or region and will be shown before purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings. WeatherCast Pro is not intended for emergency-only use. During severe weather, always follow official alerts, local authorities, and emergency services. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://weathercastpro.app/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

Forecast Now4 screens
WeatherCast Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: WeatherCast Pro at none against Forecast Now's shown. WeatherCast Pro also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases 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. Forecast Now sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and WeatherCast Pro sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Forecast Now ships an update every 3 weeks, WeatherCast Pro every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Forecast Now versus WeatherCast Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterForecast NowWeatherCast Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (1.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews55.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.5K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB62 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperKelly Technology Inc.William Hillman

Bugs and requests

Forecast Now

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

WeatherCast Pro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Forecast Now

Subscriptions1
  • Remove Ads$0.991 Month
1 purchases

WeatherCast Pro

Subscriptions1
  • WeatherCast Pro Premium$1.991 Month

Questions

Is Forecast Now free?
Forecast Now is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WeatherCast Pro free?
WeatherCast Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Forecast Now or WeatherCast Pro have ads?
Forecast Now shows ads; WeatherCast Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, Forecast Now or WeatherCast Pro?
Forecast Now ships an update every 3 weeks, and WeatherCast Pro every 3 days. Most recently, Forecast Now was updated on October 15, 2026 and WeatherCast Pro on October 11, 2026.

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