Comparison

ClassicWeather vs WeatherPro Lite

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ClassicWeather

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
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ClassicWeather displays easy-to-read weather forecasts and allows you to compare different cities. Features: • Current weather conditions • Forecast for upcoming days • Forecast by the hour • Temperature in Fahrenheit or Celsius • Probability of precipitation • Humidity • UV index • Wind speed and direction • Rain in mm or inch • Snow in cm or inch • Feels like temperature • Sunrise / sunset • Phase of moon • Multiple cities • Current location (GPS) • 12-hour or 24-hour time format • Different designs • Dark mode supported • And more Additional features with upgrade to Premium: • Forecast for at least 14 days • Air quality • Apple Weather as an option (iOS 16 and later) Hourly forecast shows up to 240 hours. The number of locations is limited. ----------------------------------------------------------------- The optional Premium subscription automatically renews half-yearly. Payment will be charged to App Store Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Use: http://www.demodit.com/apps/cw/terms SEE ALSO: ClassicWeather for Mac (in Mac App Store)

About

WeatherPro Lite

Get detailed weather forecasts and reports for millions of locations worldwide. This app offers 7-day forecasts with hourly updates for the next three days, extreme weather alerts, and global satellite and radar imagery. Personalize your experience with favorite locations and connect to personal weather stations.

Highlights
  • 7-day forecast with 3-hour intervals
  • 2 million worldwide locations
  • Extreme weather alerts
  • Global satellite and animated radar
  • Unlimited favorite locations
  • Netatmo weather station connection
Features
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WeatherPro Lite has been created by MeteoGroup, Europe’s leading private weather company. The app features 7-day forecasts and reports for over 2 million locations worldwide, clearly visualized in an easy-to-read interface enhanced by beautiful animations. Download now! • Free access to 7-day forecast data in periods of 3 hours up to 3 days ahead • Weather reports for 2 million worldwide locations • Comprehensive detail on temperature, wind, precipitation and more • Worldwide alerts and warning levels for extreme weather • Unlimited favourite locations synchronisable via iCloud • Connection to Netatmo personal weather stations • Global satellite and animated radar for the USA, Australia and much of Europe • Additional features like: widget, webcams, weather photo, weather news etc. For more details please visit www.weatherpro.eu, follow WeatherPro Lite at www.twitter.com/weatherpro or visit our help center https://meteogroup.zendesk.com.

Screenshots

ClassicWeather4 screens
WeatherPro Lite3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WeatherPro Lite at none against ClassicWeather's 3. WeatherPro Lite also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). ClassicWeather's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (80% vs 56%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ClassicWeather sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 6 months. WeatherPro Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for ClassicWeather against 4.5 for WeatherPro Lite. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 621 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of ClassicWeather's written reviews are positive against 56% of WeatherPro Lite's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ClassicWeather ships an update every 2 weeks, WeatherPro Lite every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ClassicWeather versus WeatherPro Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClassicWeatherWeatherPro Lite
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.2K ratings) — better4.5 (621 ratings)
Positive reviews79.7% of reviews — better56.5% of reviews
Number of ratings1.2K — better621
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB204 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDemodit GmbHDTN Germany GmbH.

Customer experience

ClassicWeather

All ratings1,160 ratings
Positive92.2%
Neutral4.5%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews232 reviews
Positive79.7%
Neutral7.8%
Negative12.5%

WeatherPro Lite

All ratings621 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral4.5%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews200 reviews
Positive56.5%
Neutral6.0%
Negative37.5%

User reviews

ClassicWeather

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

WeatherPro Lite

From 621 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Accurate weather forecasts
  • 🌐 Clear and detailed graphics
  • ⏱️ Fast and responsive app
  • 🗺️ Comprehensive weather data

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔄 Inaccurate weather information
  • 🔍 Limited customization options
  • 💰 Paywall for advanced features

Bugs and requests

ClassicWeather

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

WeatherPro Lite

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Location services not working
  • Radar and satellite data not loading
  • App freezing on launch
  • Incorrect temperature and precipitation data

Requested features

4 requests
  • Hourly weather forecasts
  • Historical weather data
  • Improved radar and satellite imagery
  • Customizable weather alerts

In-app purchases

3 purchases

ClassicWeather

Subscriptions2
  • Premium7 Days trial$1.496 Months
  • Premium$2.491 Year
One-time1
  • Upgrade to Premium$6.99
None

WeatherPro Lite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ClassicWeather free?
ClassicWeather is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WeatherPro Lite free?
WeatherPro Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ClassicWeather or WeatherPro Lite?
ClassicWeather is rated higher. ClassicWeather averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while WeatherPro Lite averages 4.5 from 621 ratings.
Do ClassicWeather or WeatherPro Lite have ads?
Both ClassicWeather and WeatherPro Lite show ads.
Which is updated more often, ClassicWeather or WeatherPro Lite?
ClassicWeather ships an update every 2 weeks, and WeatherPro Lite every 3 months. Most recently, ClassicWeather was updated on September 25, 2026 and WeatherPro Lite on September 24, 2026.

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