# Weather #1 Interactive Widgets vs Weather Man!

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Weather Man! at none against Weather #1 Interactive Widgets's 5. Weather Man! also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 73%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). Weather #1 Interactive Widgets's advantage is ratings volume (7.3K vs 2) and chart position (#128 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Weather Man! asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Weather #1 Interactive Widgets against 4.5 for Weather Man!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Weather #1 Interactive Widgets has 7.3K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Weather #1 Interactive Widgets's written reviews are positive against 100% of Weather Man!'s.

Weather #1 Interactive Widgets ships an update weekly, Weather Man! every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Weather #1 Interactive Widgets | Weather Man! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (7.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-1-interactive-widgets/id500182129/reviews) | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-man/id1494393152/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.3K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 73.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#128** | — |
| Size | 236 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [byss mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/327447624) | [Nicholas Dean](https://appshunter.io/developer/611762890) |

## What reviewers say

### Weather #1 Interactive Widgets

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

**Currently charting:** #128 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


### Weather Man!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-man/id1494393152)

Visualize your current weather in a 3D environment with a character that adapts to the conditions. The app offers a 7-day forecast and interactive elements with your character. Future updates will introduce more interactions and customization options.

**Highlights:** 3D weather visualization, Character adapts to weather, 7-day forecast, Interactive character elements, Visualizes current location weather

**Features:** 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 Weather Man! free?

Weather Man! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Weather Man! is rated higher. Weather #1 Interactive Widgets averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7.3K ratings, while Weather Man! averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Weather #1 Interactive Widgets or Weather Man! have ads?

Neither Weather #1 Interactive Widgets nor Weather Man! shows ads.

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

Weather #1 Interactive Widgets ships an update weekly, and Weather Man! every 8 days. Most recently, Weather #1 Interactive Widgets was updated on October 26, 2026 and Weather Man! on October 23, 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.*