# Yr vs Foreca Weather & Radar

The clearest difference is rating: Foreca Weather & Radar at 4.8 against Yr's 4.3. Foreca Weather & Radar also leads on review sentiment (87% vs 61%) and ratings volume (5K vs 203). Yr's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Foreca Weather & Radar sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.59 per 3 months. Yr asks for nothing beyond the download.

Foreca Weather & Radar holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Foreca Weather & Radar has 5K ratings behind it against 203, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Yr's written reviews are positive against 87% of Foreca Weather & Radar's.

Yr ships an update every 10 days, Foreca Weather & Radar every 11 days. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Yr | Foreca Weather & Radar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (203 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yr/id490989206/reviews) | **[4.8 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/foreca-weather-and-radar/id525994479/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 203 | **5K** |
| Positive reviews | 60.5% of reviews | **86.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #98 | **#46** |
| Size | 130 MB | 150 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NRK](https://appshunter.io/developer/385114901) | [Foreca Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/348081719) |

## What reviewers say

### Yr

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

**Currently charting:** #98 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

This weather app offers a visually engaging way to check forecasts with animated skies and detailed hourly breakdowns. It provides real-time air pollution, pollen, and UV data, along with immediate rainfall alerts. Forecasts are delivered by a reputable meteorological institute.

**Highlights:** Animated weather visualization, Hourly and daily forecasts, Now-cast rainfall alerts, Air pollution, pollen, and UV data, Weather observations, Long-term forecast graphs

**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


### Foreca Weather & Radar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/foreca-weather-and-radar/id525994479)

**Currently charting:** #46 Top Free · Weather, #197 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Get highly accurate weather forecasts and radar maps with a customizable interface. Access premium features like rain notifications and governmental warnings for free. Track current conditions, view historical data, and personalize your home screen widgets.

**Highlights:** Highly accurate rain forecasts, Customizable weather views, Free premium features, Animated weather radar, Governmental weather warnings, Rain notifications, Editable home screen widgets

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-free version (3 months) | $1.59 | per 3 months |
| Ad-free version (1 year) | $4.99 | per year |
| Ad-free + Family Sharing (1 year) | $6.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Accurate and reliable forecasts
- 👍 Customizable and easy to use
- 🔍 Detailed and comprehensive information
- 🕰️ Hourly and weekly forecasts
- 🗺️ Useful radar and map features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional location and update issues
- 💰 Ads can be intrusive
- 🔋 High battery consumption for some users
- 🌐 Lack of support for some languages

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when opening full-screen ads
- Subscription issues with ads not being removed

**Requested features**

- Add lightning/thunderstorm alerts
- Improve radar map functionality
- Provide more customization options
- Enhance Apple Watch integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Yr free?

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

### Is Foreca Weather & Radar free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Yr or Foreca Weather & Radar?

Foreca Weather & Radar is rated higher. Yr averages 4.3 out of 5 from 203 ratings, while Foreca Weather & Radar averages 4.8 from 5K ratings.

### Do Yr or Foreca Weather & Radar have ads?

Foreca Weather & Radar shows ads; Yr does not.

### Which is updated more often, Yr or Foreca Weather & Radar?

Yr ships an update every 10 days, and Foreca Weather & Radar every 11 days. Most recently, Yr was updated on November 6, 2026 and Foreca Weather & Radar on November 6, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Yr or Foreca Weather & Radar?

Yr currently peaks at #98 in the App Store charts, and Foreca Weather & Radar at #46. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*