# Weather #1 Interactive Widgets vs Lightcast

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lightcast at none against Weather #1 Interactive Widgets's 5. Lightcast also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). Weather #1 Interactive Widgets's advantage is chart position (#148 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 1). On price, ads 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. Lightcast asks for nothing beyond the download.

Weather #1 Interactive Widgets ships an update weekly, Lightcast every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Weather #1 Interactive Widgets | Lightcast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (7.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-1-interactive-widgets/id500182129/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **7.3K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 73.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#148** | — |
| Size | 236 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [byss mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/327447624) | [Mock Gravity](https://appshunter.io/developer/1723633565) |

## What reviewers say

### Weather #1 Interactive Widgets

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

**Currently charting:** #148 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


### Lightcast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightcast/id6760000266)

**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 Lightcast free?

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

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

Neither Weather #1 Interactive Widgets nor Lightcast shows ads.

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

Weather #1 Interactive Widgets ships an update weekly, and Lightcast every 2 days. Most recently, Weather #1 Interactive Widgets was updated on October 16, 2026 and Lightcast on September 26, 2026.

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