# Weather #1 Interactive Widgets vs Windsock

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Weather #1 Interactive Widgets at 73% against Windsock's 0%. Weather #1 Interactive Widgets also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (weekly vs every 14 months). Windsock's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Windsock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Windsock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. 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 complicate that: 73% of Weather #1 Interactive Widgets's written reviews are positive against 0% of Windsock's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Weather #1 Interactive Widgets ships an update weekly, Windsock every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Weather #1 Interactive Widgets | Windsock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (7.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-1-interactive-widgets/id500182129/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windsock/id1499984021/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.3K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **73.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 14 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#113** | — |
| Size | 221 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [byss mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/327447624) | [Richard Warrender](https://appshunter.io/developer/1178326756) |

## What reviewers say

### Weather #1 Interactive Widgets

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

**Currently charting:** #113 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


### Windsock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windsock/id1499984021)

This advanced weather application provides comprehensive flight condition reports for drone pilots. It uses satellite, radar, and local data to offer detailed forecasts up to 10 days in advance, helping users find optimal flying windows.

**Highlights:** 17 forecast metrics, Hourly high-resolution forecasts, Audible condition reports, Daylight remaining indicator, Flight requirement rules, Printable wind graphs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weather Data (1 Month) | $9.99 | per month |
| Weather Data (1 Year) | $101.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Weather #1 Interactive Widgets free?

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

### Is Windsock free?

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

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

Windsock is rated higher. Weather #1 Interactive Widgets averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7.3K ratings, while Windsock averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Neither Weather #1 Interactive Widgets nor Windsock shows ads.

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

Weather #1 Interactive Widgets ships an update weekly, and Windsock every 14 months. Most recently, Weather #1 Interactive Widgets was updated on October 12, 2026 and Windsock on October 10, 2026.

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