# Weather #1 Interactive Widgets vs Retro Weather

The clearest difference is price: Weather #1 Interactive Widgets at Free against Retro Weather's $1.99. Weather #1 Interactive Widgets also leads on ratings volume (7.3K vs 4) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Retro Weather's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On rating, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Weather #1 Interactive Widgets is free to download; Retro Weather costs $1.99 up front. Weather #1 Interactive Widgets sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Retro Weather asks for nothing beyond the download.

Weather #1 Interactive Widgets holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Weather #1 Interactive Widgets has 7.3K ratings behind it against 4, 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 79% of Retro Weather'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, Retro Weather every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Weather #1 Interactive Widgets | Retro Weather |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.4 (7.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-1-interactive-widgets/id500182129/reviews)** | [4.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-weather/id1546817298/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.3K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 73.3% of reviews | **79.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#139** | — |
| Size | 245 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [byss mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/327447624) | [Gary Kash](https://appshunter.io/developer/441200912) |

## What reviewers say

### Weather #1 Interactive Widgets

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

**Currently charting:** #139 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


### Retro Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-weather/id1546817298)

Experience weather forecasts and current conditions for any Canadian location with a distinct 80s television aesthetic. Enjoy classic programming from a nostalgic radio station while you browse.

**Highlights:** 80s TV weather aesthetic, Canadian weather forecasts, Current observations, 5-day outlook, Provincial conditions, Weather advisories, Nostalgic radio stream

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, 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 Retro Weather free?

Retro Weather costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

Weather #1 Interactive Widgets is rated higher. Weather #1 Interactive Widgets averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7.3K ratings, while Retro Weather averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.

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

Neither Weather #1 Interactive Widgets nor Retro Weather shows ads.

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

Weather #1 Interactive Widgets ships an update weekly, and Retro Weather every 3 weeks. Most recently, Weather #1 Interactive Widgets was updated on November 6, 2026 and Retro Weather on November 3, 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.*