# Weather Underground vs awnet

The clearest difference is rating: Weather Underground at 3.9 against awnet's 1.7. Weather Underground also leads on ratings volume (32K vs 336) and chart position (#16 vs unranked). awnet's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Weather Underground holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Weather Underground has 32K ratings behind it against 336, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Weather Underground's written reviews are positive against 14% of awnet's.

Weather Underground ships an update every 2 months, awnet every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Weather Underground | awnet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-underground-local-map/id486154808/reviews)** | [1.7 (336 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/awnet/id1341994564/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **32K** | 336 |
| Positive reviews | **25.3% of reviews** | 13.8% 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 | **#16** | — |
| Size | 90 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **9.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Weather Underground, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/284699897) | [Ambient,LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1166897467) |

## What reviewers say

### Weather Underground

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

**Currently charting:** #16 Top Free · Weather, #21 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


### awnet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/awnet/id1341994564)

Connect your compatible Ambient Weather Station console to your WiFi router and the internet. This app enables remote access to your weather data from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Connects WS-2000, WS-2902A, WS-2902B, WS-2902C, WS-5000 consoles, WiFi router integration, Internet connectivity for weather data, Remote data access

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Worked on first try
- ⚙️ Firmware updates available

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes during setup
- 🤯 Extremely difficult to connect to WiFi
- 🤖 App not compatible with iOS 14
- 🤷‍♀️ Unclear instructions
- 🤔 Requires disabling 5GHz network

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to enter WiFi password
- Device not showing up in app after successful connection
- Inconsistent behavior across iOS and Android devices

**Requested features**

- Improve app stability and reliability
- Provide better documentation and support
- Add option to connect directly to weather station without app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Weather Underground free?

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

### Is awnet free?

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

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

Weather Underground is rated higher. Weather Underground averages 3.9 out of 5 from 32K ratings, while awnet averages 1.7 from 336 ratings.

### Do Weather Underground or awnet have ads?

Weather Underground shows ads; awnet does not.

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

Weather Underground ships an update every 2 months, and awnet every 3 months. Most recently, Weather Underground was updated on September 26, 2026 and awnet on September 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.*