# Weather & Radar vs Weather App +

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Weather App + at none against Weather & Radar's 2. Weather App + also leads on ads (none vs shown). Weather & Radar's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (305K vs 28). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Weather & Radar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Weather App + asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Weather & Radar against 4.8 for Weather App +. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Weather & Radar has 305K ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Weather & Radar ships an update fortnightly, Weather App + every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Weather & Radar | Weather App + |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (305K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-and-radar/id545993260/reviews) | **[4.8 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-app-plus/id6444162021/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **305K** | 28 |
| Positive reviews | 74.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#14** | — |
| Size | 243 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WetterOnline - Meteorologische Dienstleistungen GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/407957034) | [HurryApp LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1562864305) |

## What reviewers say

### Weather & Radar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-and-radar/id545993260)

**Currently charting:** #14 Top Free · Weather, #140 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Stay informed with accurate hourly and daily weather forecasts, including detailed radar maps for rain, snow, and lightning. Receive personalized alerts, track air quality, and get specialized information for winter sports and coastal conditions.

**Highlights:** Hourly & daily weather forecast, All-in-one weather maps, Rain, snow, wind, lightning radar, Weather alerts & storm tracker, Ski & winter sports info, Coastal conditions, Personalized notifications

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.49 | per month |
| Yearly | $8.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Accurate weather forecasts
- 📊 Detailed weather information
- 🗺️ Comprehensive radar maps
- ⏱️ Timely updates
- 🔍 Localized weather data

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🌐 Location issues and inaccuracies
- 📢 Intrusive ads
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 🕰️ Slow response times
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Radar map not updating correctly
- Temperature readings not matching other sources
- Notifications not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Ability to change temperature units
- More detailed weather history
- Improved widget functionality
- Better integration with other weather services


### Weather App +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-app-plus/id6444162021)

Get the latest weather forecasts with a 24-hour overview and a 10-day synopsis. Easily manage and access weather information for multiple locations worldwide through a user-friendly interface.

**Highlights:** Up-to-date weather updates, 24-hour rapid overview, 10-day weather synopsis, Save and retrieve multiple locations, User-friendly interface, Global weather insights

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Weather & Radar free?

Weather & Radar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Weather App + free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Weather & Radar or Weather App +?

Weather App + is rated higher. Weather & Radar averages 4.7 out of 5 from 305K ratings, while Weather App + averages 4.8 from 28 ratings.

### Do Weather & Radar or Weather App + have ads?

Weather & Radar shows ads; Weather App + does not.

### Which is updated more often, Weather & Radar or Weather App +?

Weather & Radar ships an update fortnightly, and Weather App + every 3 months. Most recently, Weather & Radar was updated on September 27, 2026 and Weather App + on September 19, 2026.

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