# ClassicWeather vs PTWeather

The clearest difference is rating: PTWeather at 5.0 against ClassicWeather's 4.6. PTWeather also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 80%). ClassicWeather's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ClassicWeather sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 6 months and PTWeather sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PTWeather holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ClassicWeather has 1.2K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of ClassicWeather's written reviews are positive against 100% of PTWeather's.

ClassicWeather ships an update fortnightly, PTWeather every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ClassicWeather | PTWeather |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classicweather/id528581217/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ptweather/id6785297614/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 79.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 46 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Demodit GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/340785814) | [PTWeather LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6785297616) |

## What reviewers say

### ClassicWeather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classicweather/id528581217)

Get clear, easy-to-read weather forecasts for your current location or multiple cities. View hourly and daily predictions, including precipitation, wind, and temperature details. Customize your view with different designs and dark mode.

**Highlights:** Current weather conditions, Hourly and daily forecasts, Temperature in Fahrenheit or Celsius, Probability of precipitation, Wind speed and direction, Multiple city comparisons, Dark mode support

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.49 | per 6 months |
| Premium | $2.49 | per year |
| Upgrade to Premium | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Accurate weather forecasts
- 📊 Detailed weather information
- 🗓️ Comprehensive 10-day forecast
- 🌆 Ability to track multiple locations
- 🔍 Simple and easy-to-use interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🛑 Ads interrupting the app experience
- 🔒 Inability to remove locations
- 📉 Reduced forecast details after update
- 🌐 Inconsistent data across locations
- 🔄 Outdated weather information

**Reported bugs**

- Locations disappearing after updates
- Incorrect temperature and precipitation data
- Freezing and crashing issues on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Add wind speed and direction information
- Provide hourly forecast in 12-hour format
- Expand 10-day forecast to 14-day
- Introduce radar and severe weather alerts
- Allow full-screen mode on iPad


### PTWeather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ptweather/id6785297614)

Get easy-to-read weather forecasts and advanced climate tools. Access current conditions, hourly and daily forecasts, interactive radar maps, and historical data. An AI assistant is also available to answer your weather questions.

**Highlights:** Current conditions and hourly forecasts, Detailed daily forecasts, Interactive radar and forecast maps, Saved locations, Historical climate comparisons, Weather-model comparisons, AI weather assistant

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PTWeather Pro Annual | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ClassicWeather free?

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

### Is PTWeather free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ClassicWeather or PTWeather?

PTWeather is rated higher. ClassicWeather averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while PTWeather averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do ClassicWeather or PTWeather have ads?

Both ClassicWeather and PTWeather show ads.

### Which is updated more often, ClassicWeather or PTWeather?

ClassicWeather ships an update fortnightly, and PTWeather every 4 weeks. Most recently, ClassicWeather was updated on October 29, 2026 and PTWeather on October 25, 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.*