# Weather #1 Interactive Widgets vs Weather Mate Pro

The clearest difference is price: Weather #1 Interactive Widgets at Free against Weather Mate Pro's $7.99. Weather #1 Interactive Widgets also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). Weather Mate Pro's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (83% vs 73%). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Weather #1 Interactive Widgets is free to download; Weather Mate Pro costs $7.99 up front. Weather #1 Interactive Widgets sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Weather Mate Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Weather Mate Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7.3K and 6.2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Weather #1 Interactive Widgets's written reviews are positive against 83% of Weather Mate Pro's.

Weather #1 Interactive Widgets ships an update weekly, Weather Mate Pro every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Weather #1 Interactive Widgets | Weather Mate Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $7.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (7.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-1-interactive-widgets/id500182129/reviews) | **[4.7 (6.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-mate-pro-forecast/id608515289/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.3K** | 6.2K |
| Positive reviews | 73.3% of reviews | **83.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #143 | **#15** |
| Size | 236 MB | 149 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [byss mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/327447624) | [DylogicApps Pvt Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/608515292) |

## What reviewers say

### Weather #1 Interactive Widgets

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

**Currently charting:** #143 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 Mate Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-mate-pro-forecast/id608515289)

**Currently charting:** #15 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

This app provides hyperlocal, accurate weather forecasts and alerts using data from personal weather stations and official sources. It offers detailed hourly and daily predictions, interactive radar maps, and historical climate data for planning.

**Highlights:** Hyperlocal weather data from personal stations, 15-day hourly and daily forecasts, Interactive radar and satellite maps, Severe weather alerts and notifications, Detailed weather history, Travel planner with climate summaries, Air quality data and health recommendations

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Extra Weather Sources, Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Extra Weather Sources, Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Extra Weather Sources,Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate and reliable weather data
- 👍 Comprehensive and customizable features
- 💡 Detailed weather maps and overlays
- 👍 Excellent Apple Watch integration
- 🚀 Fast and responsive app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Inaccurate temperature readings
- 🐛 Delayed weather notifications
- 🐛 Radar and map issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption on Apple Watch

**Reported bugs**

- Apple Watch app crashes
- Weather data not updating properly
- Incorrect weather information displayed
- Radar map not showing all weather layers

**Requested features**

- Add tide information
- Improve Apple Watch complications
- Provide more weather station options
- Enhance radar animation and future forecasting
- Implement dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Weather #1 Interactive Widgets free?

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

### Is Weather Mate Pro free?

Weather Mate Pro costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

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

Weather Mate Pro is rated higher. Weather #1 Interactive Widgets averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7.3K ratings, while Weather Mate Pro averages 4.7 from 6.2K ratings.

### Do Weather #1 Interactive Widgets or Weather Mate Pro have ads?

Neither Weather #1 Interactive Widgets nor Weather Mate Pro shows ads.

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

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

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

Weather #1 Interactive Widgets currently peaks at #143 in the App Store charts, and Weather Mate Pro at #15. 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.*