# Weather #1 Interactive Widgets vs Weather Widget App

The clearest difference is rating: Weather #1 Interactive Widgets at 4.4 against Weather Widget App's 3.8. Weather #1 Interactive Widgets also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 33%) and ads (none vs shown). Weather Widget App's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Widget App sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Weather #1 Interactive Widgets holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Weather #1 Interactive Widgets has 7.3K ratings behind it against 421, 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 33% of Weather Widget App's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Weather #1 Interactive Widgets | Weather Widget App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (7.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-1-interactive-widgets/id500182129/reviews)** | [3.8 (421 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-widget-app/id1534254728/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.3K** | 421 |
| Positive reviews | **73.3% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#122** | — |
| Size | 236 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [byss mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/327447624) | [SMART WIDGET LABS COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1561934122) |

## What reviewers say

### Weather #1 Interactive Widgets

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

**Currently charting:** #122 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 Widget App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-widget-app/id1534254728)

Customize your home screen with unique weather widgets. Display current conditions and forecasts for multiple locations, with options to use your own photos as backgrounds. Enjoy detailed weather information and flexible widget sizing.

**Highlights:** Customizable widget backgrounds, Display multiple locations, Current weather and forecast data, Hourly and daily forecasts, Upload personal photos for backgrounds, Multiple widget sizes, Various icon sets and themes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Trial | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly Trial | $6.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Accurate weather information
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🎨 Customizable widget options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and connectivity issues
- 💰 Overly restrictive free version, paywall for most features
- 🔍 Difficulty setting location and updating weather data

**Reported bugs**

- Widget fails to load or display correct information
- App unable to connect to server or detect internet connection
- Location settings not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add Fahrenheit temperature option
- Expand free widget customization options
- Improve location detection and automatic updates


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Weather #1 Interactive Widgets free?

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

### Is Weather Widget App free?

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

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

Weather #1 Interactive Widgets is rated higher. Weather #1 Interactive Widgets averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7.3K ratings, while Weather Widget App averages 3.8 from 421 ratings.

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

Weather Widget App shows ads; Weather #1 Interactive Widgets does not.

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

Weather #1 Interactive Widgets ships an update weekly, and Weather Widget App weekly. Most recently, Weather #1 Interactive Widgets was updated on October 19, 2026 and Weather Widget App on October 20, 2026.

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