# Weather #1 Interactive Widgets vs Sunwise

The clearest difference is rating: Sunwise at 5.0 against Weather #1 Interactive Widgets's 4.4. Sunwise also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5). Weather #1 Interactive Widgets's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (7.3K vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Sunwise asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sunwise holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Weather #1 Interactive Widgets has 7.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Weather #1 Interactive Widgets ships an update weekly, Sunwise every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Weather #1 Interactive Widgets | Sunwise |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (7.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-1-interactive-widgets/id500182129/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunwise/id6741860332/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 73.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#145** | — |
| Size | 221 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [byss mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/327447624) | [Robert Bajzat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788910018) |

## What reviewers say

### Weather #1 Interactive Widgets

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

**Currently charting:** #145 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


### Sunwise

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunwise/id6741860332)

This app provides detailed information on local dawn, sunrise, sunset, and dusk times worldwide. It offers a comprehensive view of daylight hours for any location.

**Highlights:** Detailed dawn times, Sunrise tracking, Sunset calculations, Dusk time information, World clock functionality

**Features:** 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 Sunwise free?

Sunwise is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Sunwise is rated higher. Weather #1 Interactive Widgets averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7.3K ratings, while Sunwise averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Neither Weather #1 Interactive Widgets nor Sunwise shows ads.

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

Weather #1 Interactive Widgets ships an update weekly, and Sunwise every 2 months. Most recently, Weather #1 Interactive Widgets was updated on October 14, 2026 and Sunwise on September 24, 2026.

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