# Weather #1 Interactive Widgets vs ambiient

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ambiient at none against Weather #1 Interactive Widgets's 5. ambiient also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4). Weather #1 Interactive Widgets's advantage is ratings volume (7.3K vs 13) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Weather #1 Interactive Widgets sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. ambiient asks for nothing beyond the download.

ambiient holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Weather #1 Interactive Widgets has 7.3K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Weather #1 Interactive Widgets's written reviews are positive against 75% of ambiient's.

Weather #1 Interactive Widgets ships an update weekly, ambiient every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Weather #1 Interactive Widgets | ambiient |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (7.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-1-interactive-widgets/id500182129/reviews) | **[4.7 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ambiient/id1368329685/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.3K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 73.3% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#167** | — |
| Size | 236 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [byss mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/327447624) | [Distant Pixel, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/431030211) |

## What reviewers say

### Weather #1 Interactive Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-1-interactive-widgets/id500182129)

**Currently charting:** #167 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Get live weather updates and advanced forecasts directly on your iPhone's home screen, Dynamic Island, and Lock Screen. Track storms, hurricanes, and view detailed radar maps to plan your activities with confidence.

**Highlights:** Dynamic Island widgets, Lock Screen widgets, Home Screen widgets, Storm and hurricane tracking, 14-day hourly/daily forecasts, Real-time weather alerts, Radar overlay maps

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium weather service | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weather | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weather service | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weather service | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Weather service | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Accurate weather information
- 📊 Comprehensive weather data
- 🔍 Detailed radar and forecast
- 🌡️ Reliable temperature display
- 🌤️ Animated weather visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall for premium features
- 📢 Intrusive ads and upsell prompts
- 🐛 Occasional app crashes and glitches
- 🕰️ Slow widget/map updates
- 🤔 Confusing navigation and UI

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not updating properly
- Map layers not functioning as expected
- Subscription issues and billing problems
- Compatibility problems on older devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Customizable widget layouts
- Live weather radar on home screen
- Ability to share weather data
- Integration with smart home devices


### ambiient

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ambiient/id1368329685)

Get current weather updates for your favorite cities using personalized text and emojis. This free app offers widgets and complications that refresh frequently on your Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Customizable weather descriptions, Emoji-based weather indicators, Support for favorite cities, iPhone and iPad widgets, Apple Watch complications, Frequent updates

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Weather #1 Interactive Widgets free?

Weather #1 Interactive Widgets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ambiient free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Weather #1 Interactive Widgets or ambiient?

ambiient is rated higher. Weather #1 Interactive Widgets averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7.3K ratings, while ambiient averages 4.7 from 13 ratings.

### Do Weather #1 Interactive Widgets or ambiient have ads?

Neither Weather #1 Interactive Widgets nor ambiient shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Weather #1 Interactive Widgets or ambiient?

Weather #1 Interactive Widgets ships an update weekly, and ambiient every 3 weeks. Most recently, Weather #1 Interactive Widgets was updated on October 16, 2026 and ambiient on October 8, 2026.

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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.*