# Yr vs Madeira Weather

The clearest difference is price: Yr at Free against Madeira Weather's $0.99. Yr also leads on review sentiment (61% vs 25%) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 months). Madeira Weather's advantage is chart position (#30 vs #124). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Yr is free to download; Madeira Weather costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Yr holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yr has 203 ratings behind it against 2, 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 25% of Madeira Weather's.

Yr ships an update every 10 days, Madeira Weather every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Yr | Madeira Weather |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.3 (203 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yr/id490989206/reviews)** | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/madeira-weather/id778610321/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **203** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **60.5% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #124 | **#30** |
| Size | 130 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NRK](https://appshunter.io/developer/385114901) | [AGENCIA REGIONAL PARA O DESENVOLVIMENTO DA INVESTIGACAO, TECNOLOGIA E INOVACAO - ASSOCIACAO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1543179793) |

## What reviewers say

### Yr

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

**Currently charting:** #124 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


### Madeira Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/madeira-weather/id778610321)

**Currently charting:** #30 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

Get detailed weather forecasts for the Madeira Archipelago, including specific locations and high-resolution models. View forecasts on a map, access hourly predictions for up to three days, and check satellite imagery. Save favorite locations for quick access.

**Highlights:** Forecasts in a map view, Browse forecasts by locality, Detailed weather information, Save favorite locations, Satellite images of Madeira, Hourly forecasts up to 3 days

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Yr free?

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

### Is Madeira Weather free?

Madeira Weather costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Yr or Madeira Weather?

Yr is rated higher. Yr averages 4.3 out of 5 from 203 ratings, while Madeira Weather averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Yr or Madeira Weather have ads?

Neither Yr nor Madeira Weather shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Yr or Madeira Weather?

Yr ships an update every 10 days, and Madeira Weather every 4 months. Most recently, Yr was updated on November 1, 2026 and Madeira Weather on November 1, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Yr or Madeira Weather?

Yr currently peaks at #124 in the App Store charts, and Madeira Weather at #30. 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.*