# Yr.no vs MetService

The clearest difference is rating: Yr.no at 4.3 against MetService's 3.4. Yr.no also leads on review sentiment (61% vs 22%) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and chart position there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MetService sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Yr.no asks for nothing beyond the download.

Yr.no holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yr.no has 203 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Yr.no's written reviews are positive against 22% of MetService's.

Yr.no ships an update every 2 weeks, MetService every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Yr.no | MetService |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (203 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yrno/id490989206/reviews)** | [3.4 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metservice/id525900888/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **203** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **60.7% of reviews** | 22.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#107** | #179 |
| Size | 128 MB | 151 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NRK](https://appshunter.io/developer/385114901) | [MetService](https://appshunter.io/developer/525900893) |

## 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


### MetService

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metservice/id525900888)

**Currently charting:** #179 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Get detailed weather forecasts and real-time updates for your location. Plan your day with hourly icons, severe weather alerts, and interactive maps. Customize your dashboard and access useful indexes like UV and fire ratings.

**Highlights:** Hourly weather icons, Severe weather warnings, Customizable dashboard, Real-time rain radar, 48-hour forecast graphs, Interactive temperature map, Specialized weather indexes

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Choose Ad Free - Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Choose Ad Free - Annual | $12.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate weather information
- 🚀 Comprehensive and easy to use
- 💡 Helpful features like rain radar and tide forecasts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent inaccuracies in weather forecasts
- 🔍 Limited data for some locations
- 💸 Ads and paid subscriptions
- 🤔 Contradictory information between different parts of the app

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not working correctly
- Crashes and freezes
- Location services not working properly

**Requested features**

- Option to remove ads for paid users
- More detailed and localized weather data
- Improved widget functionality
- Apple Watch support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Yr.no free?

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

### Is MetService free?

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

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

Yr.no is rated higher. Yr.no averages 4.3 out of 5 from 203 ratings, while MetService averages 3.4 from 13 ratings.

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

Neither Yr.no nor MetService shows ads.

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

Yr.no ships an update every 2 weeks, and MetService every 3 weeks. Most recently, Yr.no was updated on September 27, 2026 and MetService on September 28, 2026.

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

Yr.no currently peaks at #107 in the App Store charts, and MetService at #179. 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.*