# Yr.no vs Hygrometer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Yr.no at none against Hygrometer's 2. Yr.no also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Hygrometer's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (6.1K vs 203). On price, review sentiment, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hygrometer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Yr.no asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hygrometer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hygrometer has 6.1K ratings behind it against 203, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of Yr.no's written reviews are positive against 53% of Hygrometer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Yr.no ships an update every 2 weeks, Hygrometer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Yr.no | Hygrometer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (203 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yrno/id490989206/reviews) | **[4.7 (6.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hygrometer-humidity/id515673004/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 203 | **6.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **60.7% of reviews** | 53.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#107** | #168 |
| Size | 128 MB | 114 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NRK](https://appshunter.io/developer/385114901) | [MORETHAN APPS](https://appshunter.io/developer/473001840) |

## What reviewers say

### Yr.no

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yrno/id490989206)

**Currently charting:** #107 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Experience weather forecasting like never before with animated skies and detailed hourly breakdowns. Get immediate rainfall alerts and explore air pollution, pollen, and UV forecasts. This app provides comprehensive weather information for your daily planning.

**Highlights:** Animated hourly weather visualization, Now-cast rainfall alerts (90 minutes), Detailed day-by-day and hour-by-hour forecasts, Graph view for forecast details, Air pollution, pollen, and UV forecasts, Latest weather observations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🔍 Accurate forecasts
- 📊 Detailed weather information
- 🌄 Intuitive and visually appealing interface
- 🌎 Reliable for various locations (UK, Norway, Australia, etc.)
- ⏱️ Helpful hourly/daily breakdown

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔄 Inconsistent or inaccurate weather data
- 🔍 Difficulty finding or changing locations
- 🔧 Lack of customization options (units, layout, etc.)
- 🗺️ Limited coverage in some regions

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on iOS 11 and newer
- Location tracking issues
- Widget not working as expected
- Inability to delete or reorder saved locations

**Requested features**

- Add humidity data
- Provide offline caching of weather data
- Implement Apple Watch support
- Allow changing between Celsius and Fahrenheit
- Bring back previous graph/chart layouts


### Hygrometer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hygrometer-humidity/id515673004)

**Currently charting:** #168 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

This application provides real-time outdoor humidity readings for your current location. It features an easy-to-read analog design and is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch.

**Highlights:** Real-time outdoor humidity, Current location readings, Analog design, iPhone/iPad support, Apple Watch support

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a coffee | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate humidity readings
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for monitoring humidity levels
- 👍 Useful for specific needs (e.g., guitar storage, painting)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate humidity readings
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance, app crashes
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 📍 Provides location-based data, not actual indoor measurements

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup
- Humidity readings are wildly inaccurate
- Location tracking issues

**Requested features**

- Add temperature information
- Include indoor humidity monitoring
- Provide humidity trend/forecast
- Add ability to set humidity alerts/notifications


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Yr.no free?

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

### Is Hygrometer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Yr.no or Hygrometer?

Hygrometer is rated higher. Yr.no averages 4.3 out of 5 from 203 ratings, while Hygrometer averages 4.7 from 6.1K ratings.

### Do Yr.no or Hygrometer have ads?

Hygrometer shows ads; Yr.no does not.

### Which is updated more often, Yr.no or Hygrometer?

Yr.no ships an update every 2 weeks, and Hygrometer every 2 months. Most recently, Yr.no was updated on September 24, 2026 and Hygrometer on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Yr.no or Hygrometer?

Yr.no currently peaks at #107 in the App Store charts, and Hygrometer at #168. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*