# Weather #1 Interactive Widgets vs NextWeather

The clearest difference is update cadence: Weather #1 Interactive Widgets at weekly against NextWeather's every 3 weeks. Weather #1 Interactive Widgets also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 59%) and ratings volume (7.3K vs 797). NextWeather's advantage is iOS requirement (9.3 vs 17.0). 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 NextWeather sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NextWeather holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Weather #1 Interactive Widgets has 7.3K ratings behind it against 797, 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 59% of NextWeather'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, NextWeather every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Weather #1 Interactive Widgets | NextWeather |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (7.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-1-interactive-widgets/id500182129/reviews) | **[4.6 (797 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextweather/id667377582/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.3K** | 797 |
| Positive reviews | **73.3% of reviews** | 58.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#152** | — |
| Size | 236 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **9.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [byss mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/327447624) | [MacroPinch Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/441079432) |

## What reviewers say

### Weather #1 Interactive Widgets

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

**Currently charting:** #152 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


### NextWeather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextweather/id667377582)

Get detailed, real-time weather forecasts for any city globally. Enjoy animated backgrounds, hourly, daily, and weekly predictions, and a sleek interface with dark mode. Track multiple locations and get quick glances via widgets.

**Highlights:** Real-time weather conditions, Multi-location tracking, Animated weather backgrounds, Hourly, daily, and weekly forecasts, Dark Mode support, Today Widget integration

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Awesome visuals
- 👍 Clean and intuitive design
- 🕰️ Detailed hourly and weekly forecasts
- 💨 Accurate wind speed and direction

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent data updates
- ❌ Inaccurate weather information
- 📍 Location detection issues
- 🔄 Lack of refresh/update functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Temperature readings off by large margins
- Precipitation forecast not matching actual conditions
- Outdated weather data displayed

**Requested features**

- Add widget support for iOS
- Improve auto-update functionality
- Provide manual refresh option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Weather #1 Interactive Widgets free?

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

### Is NextWeather free?

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

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

NextWeather is rated higher. Weather #1 Interactive Widgets averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7.3K ratings, while NextWeather averages 4.6 from 797 ratings.

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

Neither Weather #1 Interactive Widgets nor NextWeather shows ads.

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

Weather #1 Interactive Widgets ships an update weekly, and NextWeather every 3 weeks. Most recently, Weather #1 Interactive Widgets was updated on October 16, 2026 and NextWeather on October 6, 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.*