# Weather #1 Interactive Widgets vs HamPulse

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Weather #1 Interactive Widgets at 73% against HamPulse's 0%. Weather #1 Interactive Widgets also leads on price (Free vs $4.99) and ratings volume (7.3K vs 1). HamPulse's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Weather #1 Interactive Widgets is free to download; HamPulse costs $4.99 up front. Weather #1 Interactive Widgets sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. HamPulse asks for nothing beyond the download.

HamPulse 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. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of Weather #1 Interactive Widgets's written reviews are positive against 0% of HamPulse'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, HamPulse daily. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Weather #1 Interactive Widgets | HamPulse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| 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/hampulse/id6765716663/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **73.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#129** | — |
| Size | 221 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [byss mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/327447624) | [Jorge Fabian Lozano](https://appshunter.io/developer/1881745533) |

## What reviewers say

### Weather #1 Interactive Widgets

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

**Currently charting:** #129 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


### HamPulse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hampulse/id6765716663)

Visualize amateur radio propagation, DX maps, and space weather on your Apple TV. Monitor real-time HF conditions, track satellites, and receive weather alerts with customizable map layers and detailed dashboards.

**Highlights:** Real-time HF propagation dashboard, World map with customizable layers, Band condition predictions (VOACAP), PSK Reporter integration for digital modes, Spot Browser for POTA, SOTA, DX Cluster, Satellite tracking with pass predictions, Space weather monitoring, Severe weather alerts

**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 HamPulse free?

HamPulse costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

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

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

Neither Weather #1 Interactive Widgets nor HamPulse shows ads.

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

Weather #1 Interactive Widgets ships an update weekly, and HamPulse daily. Most recently, Weather #1 Interactive Widgets was updated on October 14, 2026 and HamPulse on October 13, 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.*