# Weather Underground vs weatherseed

The clearest difference is rating: Weather Underground at 3.9 against weatherseed's 1.6. Weather Underground also leads on ratings volume (32K vs 51) and review sentiment (26% vs 9%). weatherseed's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price there is nothing between them.

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

Weather Underground holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Weather Underground has 32K ratings behind it against 51, 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 weatherseed's.

Weather Underground ships an update every 2 months, weatherseed monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Weather Underground | weatherseed |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-underground-local-map/id486154808/reviews)** | [1.6 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weatherseed/id6514314061/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **32K** | 51 |
| Positive reviews | **25.7% of reviews** | 8.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#8** | — |
| Size | 90 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Weather Underground, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/284699897) | [志刚 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1604025477) |

## What reviewers say

### Weather Underground

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

**Currently charting:** #8 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


### weatherseed

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weatherseed/id6514314061)

Access real-time local weather conditions and forecasts. View multiple map layers including wind speed, temperature, and storm tracking radar. Customize your dashboard and manage your weather station data.

**Highlights:** Real-time local weather data, Hourly, daily, and weekly forecasts, Wind speed, temperature, and storm tracking radar, Customizable dashboard, Weather station data management, Indoor and outdoor data view

**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 weatherseed free?

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

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

Weather Underground is rated higher. Weather Underground averages 3.9 out of 5 from 32K ratings, while weatherseed averages 1.6 from 51 ratings.

### Do Weather Underground or weatherseed have ads?

Weather Underground shows ads; weatherseed does not.

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

Weather Underground ships an update every 2 months, and weatherseed monthly. Most recently, Weather Underground was updated on November 13, 2026 and weatherseed on November 12, 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.*