# Marés vs King Weather Forecast

The clearest difference is review sentiment: King Weather Forecast at 97% against Marés's 19%. King Weather Forecast also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.5) and ratings volume (732 vs 2). Marés's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. King Weather Forecast sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Marés asks for nothing beyond the download.

King Weather Forecast holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: King Weather Forecast has 732 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of Marés's written reviews are positive against 97% of King Weather Forecast's.

Marés ships an update every 4 months, King Weather Forecast every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Marés | King Weather Forecast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mares/id526714068/reviews) | **[4.5 (732 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/king-weather-forecast/id1599200770/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **732** |
| Positive reviews | 19.0% of reviews | **96.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Casa Civil (Ceara)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1416022726) | [BTB Tech, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1699707508) |

## What reviewers say

### Marés

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mares/id526714068)

Access weekly tide table information for Mucuripe and Pecém ports. Includes details on moon phases.

**Highlights:** Weekly tide tables, Mucuripe port data, Pecém port data, Moon phase information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### King Weather Forecast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/king-weather-forecast/id1599200770)

Get accurate, real-time weather forecasts for up to 24 hours and 15 days ahead. This app provides detailed information including temperature, precipitation, wind, and more, helping you plan your day and stay informed about local conditions like rain, storms, ice, and snow.

**Highlights:** 24-hour and 15-day forecasts, Real-time weather updates, Hourly and daily charts, Automatic location detection, Search and manage multiple locations, Weather maps and radar animations, Customizable units

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP - Subscribe Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| VIP - Subscribe Annually | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate weather forecasts
- 💡 Helpful weather alerts
- 🌟 Comprehensive weather information
- 🌤️ Visually appealing interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Too many ads
- 🔌 Drains battery quickly
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Weather data not updating properly
- Notifications not working consistently

**Requested features**

- Add radar/satellite map feature
- Improve location detection accuracy
- Provide more customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Marés free?

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

### Is King Weather Forecast free?

King Weather Forecast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Marés or King Weather Forecast?

King Weather Forecast is rated higher. Marés averages 2.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while King Weather Forecast averages 4.5 from 732 ratings.

### Do Marés or King Weather Forecast have ads?

King Weather Forecast shows ads; Marés does not.

### Which is updated more often, Marés or King Weather Forecast?

Marés ships an update every 4 months, and King Weather Forecast every 2 months. Most recently, Marés was updated on October 29, 2026 and King Weather Forecast on October 25, 2026.

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