# WeatherFX vs Perry Weather

The clearest difference is price: Perry Weather at Free against WeatherFX's $0.99. Perry Weather also leads on rating (3.7 vs 2.2) and review sentiment (53% vs 21%). WeatherFX's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.1). On ads, in-app purchases, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Perry Weather is free to download; WeatherFX costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Perry Weather holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 72 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of WeatherFX's written reviews are positive against 53% of Perry Weather's.

WeatherFX ships an update every 3 months, Perry Weather monthly. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | WeatherFX | Perry Weather |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.2 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weatherfx/id539498084/reviews) | **[3.7 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perry-weather/id820674810/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **72** |
| Positive reviews | 21.4% of reviews | **52.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#97** | #149 |
| Size | 2 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Antikytherus](https://appshunter.io/developer/539353630) | [Perry Weather, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/820674813) |

## What reviewers say

### WeatherFX

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

**Currently charting:** #97 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


### Perry Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perry-weather/id820674810)

**Currently charting:** #149 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

This app provides customized weather alerts and real-time tracking to ensure operational safety. It offers tools for monitoring conditions, managing team communication, and integrating with on-site hardware for comprehensive weather preparedness.

**Highlights:** Customizable live radar, Multi-location tracking, Lightning countdown timer, Automated policy risk notifications, User management for alerts, On-site hardware integration, 24/7 meteorologist access

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WeatherFX free?

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

### Is Perry Weather free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WeatherFX or Perry Weather?

Perry Weather is rated higher. WeatherFX averages 2.2 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Perry Weather averages 3.7 from 72 ratings.

### Do WeatherFX or Perry Weather have ads?

Neither WeatherFX nor Perry Weather shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WeatherFX or Perry Weather?

WeatherFX ships an update every 3 months, and Perry Weather monthly. Most recently, WeatherFX was updated on November 1, 2026 and Perry Weather on November 1, 2026.

### Which is more popular, WeatherFX or Perry Weather?

WeatherFX currently peaks at #97 in the App Store charts, and Perry Weather at #149. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*