# Weather #1 Interactive Widgets vs Blue Map

The clearest difference is rating: Blue Map at 5.0 against Weather #1 Interactive Widgets's 4.4. Blue Map also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (15 vs 17.0). Weather #1 Interactive Widgets's advantage is ratings volume (7.3K vs 2) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). On price, 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. Blue Map asks for nothing beyond the download.

Blue Map 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 2, 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 64% of Blue Map'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, Blue Map every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Weather #1 Interactive Widgets | Blue Map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (7.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-1-interactive-widgets/id500182129/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blue-map/id838211758/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.3K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **73.3% of reviews** | 64.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#150** | — |
| Size | 236 MB | 127 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [byss mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/327447624) | [北京市朝阳区公众环境研究中心](https://appshunter.io/developer/838211761) |

## What reviewers say

### Weather #1 Interactive Widgets

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

**Currently charting:** #150 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


### Blue Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blue-map/id838211758)

Access global environmental data, including air and water quality, corporate emissions, and ecological information. Participate in environmental protection by reporting pollution, sharing data, and tracking your low-carbon actions. Visualize environmental conditions with interactive maps and receive AI-driven insights and health alerts.

**Highlights:** Real-time environmental quality data, Corporate emissions and performance tracking, Public pollution reporting and action, Interactive environmental maps, AI-powered data insights, Personalized health and environmental alerts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, 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 Blue Map free?

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

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

Blue Map is rated higher. Weather #1 Interactive Widgets averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7.3K ratings, while Blue Map averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Weather #1 Interactive Widgets or Blue Map have ads?

Neither Weather #1 Interactive Widgets nor Blue Map shows ads.

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

Weather #1 Interactive Widgets ships an update weekly, and Blue Map every 2 weeks. Most recently, Weather #1 Interactive Widgets was updated on October 19, 2026 and Blue Map on October 17, 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.*