# Weather #1 Interactive Widgets vs Weather Radar Widget

Weather #1 Interactive Widgets and Weather Radar Widget both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 73% of Weather #1 Interactive Widgets's written reviews are positive against 53% of Weather Radar Widget's. Weather #1 Interactive Widgets also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks) and chart position (#153 vs unranked). On price, rating, 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 Weather Radar Widget sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. 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 Weather Radar Widget. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Weather #1 Interactive Widgets has 7.3K ratings behind it against 1.1K, 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 53% of Weather Radar Widget's.

Weather #1 Interactive Widgets ships an update weekly, Weather Radar Widget every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Weather #1 Interactive Widgets | Weather Radar Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (7.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-1-interactive-widgets/id500182129/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-radar-widget/id1532959739/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.3K** | 1.1K |
| Positive reviews | **73.3% of reviews** | 52.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#153** | — |
| Size | 236 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [byss mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/327447624) | [Piotr Knapczyk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1541886746) |

## What reviewers say

### Weather #1 Interactive Widgets

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

**Currently charting:** #153 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 Radar Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-radar-widget/id1532959739)

Get real-time weather updates with a live radar view directly on your home and lock screens. This app provides a radar view that updates every 10 minutes, with options for different widget sizes. It prioritizes user privacy by not accessing your location by default.

**Highlights:** Live radar view, Home and lock screen widgets, Widgets update every 10 minutes, Adjustable widget sizes, Privacy-focused location access, iOS 17 refresh button

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly PRO Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime PRO Subscription | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Nice app
- 👍 Simple and good
- 👍 Good baseline graphics
- 👍 Great widget
- 👍 Fantastic app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Weather won't load
- 🐛 Widgets not working
- 🐛 Blank radar widget
- 🐛 Widget doesn't update
- 🐛 Widget not working with iOS 17

**Reported bugs**

- Widget not working since iOS 17 update
- Widget doesn't load on iPhone 15 Pro Max
- Widget not updating automatically

**Requested features**

- Add animation to see weather movement
- Show user's current location on the map
- Offer different color schemes for the radar


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Weather #1 Interactive Widgets free?

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

### Is Weather Radar Widget free?

Weather Radar Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Weather Radar Widget is rated higher. Weather #1 Interactive Widgets averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7.3K ratings, while Weather Radar Widget averages 4.5 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Weather #1 Interactive Widgets or Weather Radar Widget have ads?

Neither Weather #1 Interactive Widgets nor Weather Radar Widget shows ads.

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

Weather #1 Interactive Widgets ships an update weekly, and Weather Radar Widget every 4 weeks. Most recently, Weather #1 Interactive Widgets was updated on October 21, 2026 and Weather Radar Widget on October 19, 2026.

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