# forecast.co.uk vs Weather ۬

The clearest difference is rating: Weather ۬ at 4.5 against forecast.co.uk's 4.0. Weather ۬ also leads on ratings volume (272K vs 2) and chart position (#48 vs unranked). forecast.co.uk's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Weather ۬ sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. forecast.co.uk asks for nothing beyond the download.

Weather ۬ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Weather ۬ has 272K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of forecast.co.uk's written reviews are positive against 55% of Weather ۬'s.

forecast.co.uk ships an update every 4 weeks, Weather ۬ monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | forecast.co.uk | Weather ۬ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forecastcouk/id490127641/reviews) | **[4.5 (272K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather/id1335982274/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **272K** |
| Positive reviews | 49.4% of reviews | **55.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#48** |
| Size | 24 MB | 289 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cavum AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1555950243) | [Impala Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063279743) |

## What reviewers say

### forecast.co.uk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forecastcouk/id490127641)

Get highly accurate weather forecasts for over 200,000 locations across the UK and globally. View detailed 14-day and hourly predictions, precipitation maps, satellite imagery, and specialized coastal and boating weather information.

**Highlights:** 14-day forecasts, Hourly weather predictions, Precipitation forecast maps, Satellite imagery, Temperature and wind maps, Coastal and boating weather

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Accurate forecasts
- 👍 Easy to navigate
- 🗺️ Useful maps
- ✅ Reliable information
- 🌟 Great app (historically)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💥 Frequent crashes
- ⏳ Slow loading times
- 🚫 App not working
- 📉 Performance degradation
- 😵 Frustrating user experience

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes
- App takes ages to load
- App won't open or freezes
- App keeps crashing
- App won't load

**Requested features**

- Make text black on white background for better readability
- Add vertical mode for iPadOS version
- Bring back landscape mode
- Add % chance of precipitation for each day
- Option to remove ads


### Weather ۬

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather/id1335982274)

**Currently charting:** #48 Top Free · Weather, #62 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Get detailed local weather forecasts, including hourly and 10-day outlooks. Track rain, snow, and storms with live radar. Plan your day with information on wind, humidity, and UV index.

**Highlights:** Hourly and 10-day forecasts, Live precipitation radar, Storm tracking (hurricanes, tornadoes), Wind speed and direction, Humidity, pressure, and visibility, Sunrise and sunset times

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Membership Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly with Trial | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium w/1 week trial | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weather - Week | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Member Half-Yearly | $7.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium Yearly with Trial | $8.49 | per year |
| Annual Limited Time Offer | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Membership Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| Get the premium experience | $19.99 | per year |
| Get the premium experience | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌤 Accurate weather forecasts
- 📊 Detailed weather information
- 🗺 Useful weather map
- 👍 Easy to use interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Excessive ads
- 🕰 Slow app performance
- 🔄 Inaccurate weather data
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with location tracking

**Reported bugs**

- Weather data not updating properly
- Radar map not showing current conditions
- Unable to change location or add multiple locations

**Requested features**

- Add radar/precipitation overlay to map
- Provide more detailed hourly/daily forecasts
- Allow customization of weather information displayed
- Improve app stability and reduce crashes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is forecast.co.uk free?

forecast.co.uk is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Weather ۬ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, forecast.co.uk or Weather ۬?

Weather ۬ is rated higher. forecast.co.uk averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Weather ۬ averages 4.5 from 272K ratings.

### Do forecast.co.uk or Weather ۬ have ads?

Both forecast.co.uk and Weather ۬ show ads.

### Which is updated more often, forecast.co.uk or Weather ۬?

forecast.co.uk ships an update every 4 weeks, and Weather ۬ monthly. Most recently, forecast.co.uk was updated on October 11, 2026 and Weather ۬ on October 14, 2026.

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