# forecast.co.uk vs Weather Live°

The clearest difference is rating: Weather Live° at 4.6 against forecast.co.uk's 4.0. Weather Live° also leads on ratings volume (401K vs 2) and review sentiment (70% vs 49%). forecast.co.uk's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Weather Live° sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. forecast.co.uk asks for nothing beyond the download.

Weather Live° holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Weather Live° has 401K 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 70% of Weather Live°'s.

forecast.co.uk ships an update every 4 weeks, Weather Live° every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | forecast.co.uk | Weather Live° |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forecastcouk/id490127641/reviews) | **[4.6 (401K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-live-local-forecast/id749083919/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **401K** |
| Positive reviews | 49.4% of reviews | **69.7% 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 | — | **#10** |
| Size | 24 MB | 265 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cavum AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1555950243) | [Mosaic S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570748343) |

## 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 Live°

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-live-local-forecast/id749083919)

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Grossing · Weather, #47 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Get accurate, customized weather forecasts with animated backgrounds and severe weather alerts. View detailed information like temperature, pressure, and wind speed. Includes widgets for your home screen and Apple Watch.

**Highlights:** Customizable weather forecasts, Animated weather scenes, Severe weather alerts, Adjustable weather layouts, Home screen widgets, Apple Watch app

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Features (Weekly) | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Features (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Weather Live Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Features (Weekly) | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Bundle with Free Trial | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Bundle Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Features (Monthly) | $14.99 | per month |
| Pro Features (Monthly) | $16.00 | per month |
| Weather Live Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| DISCOUNTED PRO FEATURES PLAN | $59.99 | per year |
| Pro Features (Yearly) | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Excellent weather information
- 🌍 Detailed location-based data
- 🌄 Beautiful visual design
- 🌩️ Helpful lightning and storm tracking
- 🌊 Accurate tide and marine forecasts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Expensive subscription model
- 📢 Intrusive and frequent ads in free version
- 🌡️ Inaccurate temperature readings
- 🌧️ Inconsistent precipitation forecasts
- 🌪️ Limited severe weather alerts and tracking

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch for some users
- Subscription management issues
- Delayed weather data updates

**Requested features**

- Add Apple Watch complications
- Improve radar and storm tracking features
- Provide more customization options
- Enhance location accuracy and coverage
- Offer a one-time purchase option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is forecast.co.uk free?

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

### Is Weather Live° free?

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

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

Weather Live° is rated higher. forecast.co.uk averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Weather Live° averages 4.6 from 401K ratings.

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

Both forecast.co.uk and Weather Live° show ads.

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

forecast.co.uk ships an update every 4 weeks, and Weather Live° every 3 weeks. Most recently, forecast.co.uk was updated on October 22, 2026 and Weather Live° on October 24, 2026.

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