# Weather #1 Interactive Widgets vs Rainy HK

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rainy HK at none against Weather #1 Interactive Widgets's 5. Rainy HK also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Weather #1 Interactive Widgets's advantage is chart position (#131 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Rainy HK asks for nothing beyond the download.

Weather #1 Interactive Widgets ships an update weekly, Rainy HK every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Weather #1 Interactive Widgets | Rainy HK |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#131** | — |
| Size | 245 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [byss mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/327447624) | [Ka Kit Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885749629) |

## What reviewers say

### Weather #1 Interactive Widgets

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

**Currently charting:** #131 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


### Rainy HK

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rainy-hk/id6760688701)

**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 Rainy HK free?

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

### Do Weather #1 Interactive Widgets or Rainy HK have ads?

Neither Weather #1 Interactive Widgets nor Rainy HK shows ads.

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

Weather #1 Interactive Widgets ships an update weekly, and Rainy HK every 2 weeks. Most recently, Weather #1 Interactive Widgets was updated on November 6, 2026 and Rainy HK on November 9, 2026.

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