# Weather Underground vs WeatherSmart

The clearest difference is rating: Weather Underground at 3.9 against WeatherSmart's 1.5. Weather Underground also leads on ratings volume (32K vs 4) and review sentiment (26% vs 9%). WeatherSmart's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Weather Underground sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. WeatherSmart asks for nothing beyond the download.

Weather Underground holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Weather Underground has 32K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of Weather Underground's written reviews are positive against 9% of WeatherSmart's.

Weather Underground ships an update every 2 months, WeatherSmart every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Weather Underground | WeatherSmart |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-underground-local-map/id486154808/reviews)** | [1.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weathersmart/id1045032640/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **32K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **25.7% of reviews** | 8.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#15** | — |
| Size | 90 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Weather Underground, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/284699897) | [AfriGIS Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/314370267) |

## What reviewers say

### Weather Underground

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-underground-local-map/id486154808)

**Currently charting:** #15 Top Free · Weather, #23 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Get hyper-local weather forecasts and severe storm alerts powered by a vast network of personal weather stations. Track current conditions, view interactive radar maps, and receive customizable notifications for upcoming weather events.

**Highlights:** Hyper-local forecasts, Severe weather alerts, Interactive radar maps, Personal weather station data, Hourly/daily forecasts up to 15 days, Air quality and UV index

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WU Premium (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| WU Premium (Yearly) | $19.99 | per year |
| WU Ad-Free for 1 year | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate forecasts
- 📊 Detailed weather data
- 🌍 Global coverage
- 🌊 Tides and moon phases
- 🚲 Useful for outdoor activities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔧 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 🤖 Poor UI design after update
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔍 Difficult to access personal weather station data
- 📉 Declining accuracy and reliability

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect weather data and forecasts
- Inability to change location
- Disappearing weather station data
- Ads and subscription issues

**Requested features**

- Restore previous app layout and features
- Customizable weather data display
- Improved weather station integration
- Offline mode for weather data


### WeatherSmart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weathersmart/id1045032640)

Get severe weather warnings and detailed forecasts for your current location and any other area. Customize settings like update frequency and do not disturb times. View daily highs, lows, and wind direction.

**Highlights:** Severe weather warnings, Current location weather, Forecasts for selected locations, Seven-day forecast, Temperature and wind data, Customizable settings

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Weather Underground free?

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

### Is WeatherSmart free?

WeatherSmart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Weather Underground or WeatherSmart?

Weather Underground is rated higher. Weather Underground averages 3.9 out of 5 from 32K ratings, while WeatherSmart averages 1.5 from 4 ratings.

### Do Weather Underground or WeatherSmart have ads?

Weather Underground shows ads; WeatherSmart does not.

### Which is updated more often, Weather Underground or WeatherSmart?

Weather Underground ships an update every 2 months, and WeatherSmart every 3 months. Most recently, Weather Underground was updated on November 5, 2026 and WeatherSmart on November 2, 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.*