# MetService vs WillyWeather

The clearest difference is review sentiment: WillyWeather at 73% against MetService's 20%. WillyWeather also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.4) and ratings volume (23K vs 13). MetService's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#165 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MetService sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and WillyWeather sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

WillyWeather holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WillyWeather has 23K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of MetService's written reviews are positive against 73% of WillyWeather's.

MetService ships an update every 3 weeks, WillyWeather monthly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MetService | WillyWeather |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metservice/id525900888/reviews) | **[4.8 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/willyweather/id592978502/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **23K** |
| Positive reviews | 20.1% of reviews | **73.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#165** | — |
| Size | 149 MB | 141 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MetService](https://appshunter.io/developer/525900893) | [WillyWeather (AU) Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/592978505) |

## What reviewers say

### MetService

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metservice/id525900888)

**Currently charting:** #165 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Get detailed weather forecasts and real-time updates for your location. Plan your day with hourly icons, severe weather alerts, and interactive maps. Customize your dashboard and access useful indexes like UV and fire ratings.

**Highlights:** Hourly weather icons, Severe weather warnings, Customizable dashboard, Real-time rain radar, 48-hour forecast graphs, Interactive temperature map, Specialized weather indexes

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Choose Ad Free - Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Choose Ad Free - Annual | $12.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate weather information
- 🚀 Comprehensive and easy to use
- 💡 Helpful features like rain radar and tide forecasts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent inaccuracies in weather forecasts
- 🔍 Limited data for some locations
- 💸 Ads and paid subscriptions
- 🤔 Contradictory information between different parts of the app

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not working correctly
- Crashes and freezes
- Location services not working properly

**Requested features**

- Option to remove ads for paid users
- More detailed and localized weather data
- Improved widget functionality
- Apple Watch support


### WillyWeather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/willyweather/id592978502)

This app provides highly localized weather forecasts, including detailed information on wind, rain, tides, and UV index. It processes and refines global weather data to offer precise predictions for thousands of specific locations across the US. Users can access interactive radar, satellite views, and real-time observational data.

**Highlights:** Hyper-local weather forecasts, Interactive rainfall radar, Detailed tide and swell data, Global wind forecast model, Hourly UV index forecasts, Real-time observational data, NOAA warnings

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WillyWeather+ (Monthly) | $4.00 | per month |
| WillyWeather+ (Yearly) | $36.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate and reliable weather data
- 👍 Comprehensive set of features (tides, wind, UV index, etc.)
- 🌈 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 💰 Good value for money (ad-free version)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🗺️ Inaccurate location detection and weather data for some areas
- 🕰️ Slow to load and update information
- 🔌 Apple Watch app issues (crashes, lack of complications)

**Reported bugs**

- Tide data inaccuracies in some locations
- Inconsistent rain/wind forecast information
- Inability to switch between saved locations easily

**Requested features**

- Home screen widgets
- Ability to customize main screen layout
- Live lightning map integration
- More granular control over notifications


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MetService free?

MetService is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is WillyWeather free?

WillyWeather is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MetService or WillyWeather?

WillyWeather is rated higher. MetService averages 3.4 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while WillyWeather averages 4.8 from 23K ratings.

### Do MetService or WillyWeather have ads?

WillyWeather shows ads; MetService does not.

### Which is updated more often, MetService or WillyWeather?

MetService ships an update every 3 weeks, and WillyWeather monthly. Most recently, MetService was updated on November 6, 2026 and WillyWeather on November 6, 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.*