# WeatherFX vs The Runcast

The clearest difference is price: The Runcast at Free against WeatherFX's $0.99. The Runcast also leads on rating (3.5 vs 2.2). WeatherFX's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (21% vs 0%). On update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

The Runcast is free to download; WeatherFX costs $0.99 up front. The Runcast sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.89 per month. WeatherFX asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Runcast holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WeatherFX has 16 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 21% of WeatherFX's written reviews are positive against 0% of The Runcast's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

WeatherFX ships an update every 3 months, The Runcast every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WeatherFX | The Runcast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.2 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weatherfx/id539498084/reviews) | **[3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-runcast/id1560271331/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **21.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | **#100** | — |
| Size | 2 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Antikytherus](https://appshunter.io/developer/539353630) | [Nick Fedoroff](https://appshunter.io/developer/1002647338) |

## What reviewers say

### WeatherFX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weatherfx/id539498084)

**Currently charting:** #100 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

This app provides current international weather conditions and up to 5-day forecasts. It estimates heat stress indicators like wet bulb and WBGT temperatures, offering guidance on fluid intake and work/rest ratios for outdoor activities. It supports multiple languages and units of measurement.

**Highlights:** Current international weather conditions, 5-day forecast data, GPS-based weather station identification, Wet bulb and WBGT temperature estimation, Work/rest ratio and fluid intake guidance, Manual and random weather estimations, Temperature and pressure unit conversion

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### The Runcast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-runcast/id1560271331)

This app provides detailed weather forecasts specifically tailored for runners. It helps you decide the best time to run, what to wear, and whether to adjust your workout based on current and upcoming conditions. Stay prepared and make the most of your running sessions.

**Highlights:** Running weather analysis (Run Now, Later, Anyway), 24-hour hourly forecast, Actual and 'feels like' temperature, Share running conditions, Unlimited saved locations (Pro), Minute-by-minute precipitation forecast (Pro)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $0.89 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $8.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WeatherFX free?

WeatherFX costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Runcast free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WeatherFX or The Runcast?

The Runcast is rated higher. WeatherFX averages 2.2 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while The Runcast averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do WeatherFX or The Runcast have ads?

Neither WeatherFX nor The Runcast shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WeatherFX or The Runcast?

WeatherFX ships an update every 3 months, and The Runcast every 2 months. Most recently, WeatherFX was updated on November 1, 2026 and The Runcast on October 10, 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.*