# forecast.co.uk vs Meteored

The clearest difference is rating: Meteored at 4.7 against forecast.co.uk's 4.0. Meteored also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 49%) and ratings volume (7.7K vs 2). forecast.co.uk's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Meteored sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.39 per month. forecast.co.uk asks for nothing beyond the download.

Meteored holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Meteored has 7.7K 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 76% of Meteored's.

forecast.co.uk ships an update every 4 weeks, Meteored every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | forecast.co.uk | Meteored |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forecastcouk/id490127641/reviews) | **[4.7 (7.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meteored-weather-radar/id543364901/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **7.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 49.4% of reviews | **76.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#39** |
| Size | 24 MB | 109 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cavum AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1555950243) | [Alpred, S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/543364904) |

## 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


### Meteored

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meteored-weather-radar/id543364901)

**Currently charting:** #39 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Get accurate, detailed local weather forecasts and real-time alerts for storms, wind, and other adverse events. Explore animated radar maps, satellite imagery, and weather news from experts. Customize your experience with themes and widgets.

**Highlights:** Real-time weather alerts, Animated world forecast map, Live radar and satellite imagery, 14-day weather forecast, Hourly weather details, Customizable color themes, Weather widgets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.39 | per month |
| Annual | $7.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔍 Accurate weather forecasts
- 📊 Detailed weather information
- 🗺️ Helpful weather maps
- ⏱️ Up-to-date weather updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Inaccurate weather predictions
- 💰 Too many ads
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with data sharing
- 🔌 Drains battery quickly

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup
- Weather data not syncing across devices
- Incorrect temperature and precipitation readings
- Location tracking issues
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add more weather alerts and warnings
- Improve weather radar and precipitation maps
- Allow customization of location tracking and data sharing
- Enhance the user interface and layout
- Provide more detailed weather statistics and insights


## Frequently asked questions

### Is forecast.co.uk free?

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

### Is Meteored free?

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

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

Meteored is rated higher. forecast.co.uk averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Meteored averages 4.7 from 7.7K ratings.

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

Both forecast.co.uk and Meteored show ads.

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

forecast.co.uk ships an update every 4 weeks, and Meteored every 3 weeks. Most recently, forecast.co.uk was updated on October 22, 2026 and Meteored on October 25, 2026.

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