# Weather #1 Interactive Widgets vs HeyWeather

The clearest difference is update cadence: Weather #1 Interactive Widgets at weekly against HeyWeather's every 3 weeks. HeyWeather's advantage is review sentiment (82% vs 73%). On price, rating, ratings volume 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 and HeyWeather sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Weather #1 Interactive Widgets against 4.5 for HeyWeather. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7.3K and 5.9K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Weather #1 Interactive Widgets's written reviews are positive against 82% of HeyWeather's.

Weather #1 Interactive Widgets ships an update weekly, HeyWeather every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Weather #1 Interactive Widgets | HeyWeather |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (7.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-1-interactive-widgets/id500182129/reviews) | **[4.5 (5.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heyweather-weather-forecast/id1532052012/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.3K** | 5.9K |
| Positive reviews | 73.3% of reviews | **82.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#137** | #167 |
| Size | 245 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [byss mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/327447624) | [GCO Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1350106258) |

## What reviewers say

### Weather #1 Interactive Widgets

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

**Currently charting:** #137 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Access advanced weather forecasts and storm tracking directly from your iPhone's home screen and Dynamic Island. Plan up to 14 days in advance with detailed hourly and daily forecasts, and receive real-time alerts for extreme weather. Customize widgets for a personalized weather experience.

**Highlights:** Dynamic Island integration, Lock Screen and Home Screen widgets, 14-day hourly and daily forecasts, Advanced storm and hurricane tracking, Real-time extreme weather alerts, Customizable radar maps, Hyper-local weather conditions

**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


### HeyWeather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heyweather-weather-forecast/id1532052012)

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

Get personalized weather forecasts with customizable widgets and real-time notifications. Explore detailed radar maps, air quality, and astronomical data. Offers extended forecasts and supports multiple languages.

**Highlights:** 16-day daily and 400-hour hourly forecasts, Interactive radar and weather maps, Customizable home and lock screen widgets, Apple Watch app with complications, Real-time precipitation Live Activity, Air Quality Index (AQI) forecasts, Sunrise, sunset, and moon phase data

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HeyWeather Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Plan (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Plan (3 Months) | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium Plan (Annual) | $34.99 | per year |
| Family Premium Plan (Annual) | $39.99 | per year |
| HeyWeather Annually | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Unlock | $119.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Lovely design and aesthetics
- 👍 Customizable widgets
- 🌐 Accurate weather information
- 💡 Useful weather details (humidity, wind, etc.)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Excessive paywall for customization
- 🐛 Inconsistent widget behavior and updates
- 🔍 Inaccurate weather data in some cases
- 📍 Location issues (wrong city shown)

**Reported bugs**

- Widget not updating with current weather
- Hourly forecast text getting cut off
- Pressure data not displaying correctly

**Requested features**

- Add precipitation percentage to widgets
- Improve readability of text in light/dark mode
- Allow more free color/theme customization options
- Implement weather radar functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Weather #1 Interactive Widgets free?

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

### Is HeyWeather free?

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

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

HeyWeather is rated higher. Weather #1 Interactive Widgets averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7.3K ratings, while HeyWeather averages 4.5 from 5.9K ratings.

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

Neither Weather #1 Interactive Widgets nor HeyWeather shows ads.

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

Weather #1 Interactive Widgets ships an update weekly, and HeyWeather every 3 weeks. Most recently, Weather #1 Interactive Widgets was updated on November 10, 2026 and HeyWeather on November 11, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Weather #1 Interactive Widgets or HeyWeather?

Weather #1 Interactive Widgets currently peaks at #137 in the App Store charts, and HeyWeather at #167. 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.*