Check the Weather vs 40 Below
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Check the Weather
Get fast, clear, and beautiful weather data with a streamlined interface. Access current conditions, alerts, hourly and extended forecasts, and a live doppler radar map with short-term precipitation predictions for US users.
- Fast and clear weather data
- Streamlined dashboard interface
- Up-to-the-minute accuracy
- Current conditions display
- Hazardous weather alerts
- Hourly and extended forecasts
- Live doppler weather radar map (US)
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Know before you go. Live radar and the next hour's rain, so you can see what's coming. RADAR THAT SHOWS WHAT'S COMING: Press play to run the loop of recent radar and the radar forecast, or scroll the timeline to step through it one frame at a time, past and future. KNOW WHEN THE RAIN STARTS: A minute-by-minute forecast for the next hour, worked out from the radar. When rain is likely, it tells you when it will start, stop, or get heavier, like “Light Rain, heavier in 19 min.” THE WHOLE FORECAST, AT A GLANCE: Current conditions in tiles for temperature, feels like, wind, humidity, UV, and more. Radar and the next hour’s rain are free. Premium adds the full forecast, weather warnings, and widgets. NOTES: Radar coverage is available in: United States, Germany, United Kingdom, France, Canada, Netherlands, Belgium, Czechia, Sweden, Hungary, Austria, Switzerland, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Slovakia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Lithuania, Slovenia, Estonia, and Luxembourg. Check the Weather can show you the forecast for your Current Location. This is only done when you have given it Location permission. Check the Weather includes an optional premium subscription. This is offered on a monthly or annual basis. If you choose to purchase a subscription, your payment will be charged to your iTunes account. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled within 24 hours before the end of the current period. After purchase, you can turn off auto-renewal at any time by going to your Account Settings in the App Store. Access to hourly and daily forecast data is only available to Check the Weather Premium subscribers. LEARN MORE: Privacy Policy: https://checktheweather.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://checktheweather.app/terms
40 Below
This app displays the current outdoor temperature in both Fahrenheit and Celsius, simplifying communication for those with international connections. It also provides a "feels like" temperature, hourly forecasts, and the ability to share weather information.
- Dual unit temperature display (Fahrenheit/Celsius)
- "Feels like" temperature reading
- Hourly temperature forecast
- Shareable weather cards
- Location-based weather data
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40 Below was designed and built around one central purpose: to show you the current outdoor temperature in both Fahrenheit and Celsius. Many of us have friends, family, and coworkers who live in other countries, and the simplest form of chit-chat can have some friction when those relationships cross the F/C border. 40 Below cuts through all of that. With its prominent temperature reading front and center, you're always a moment away from being able to tell someone what the weather is like in a temperature scale they will understand. International teams, travelers, ex-pats, and mixed-unit households alike will all find utility in this handy little weather app. Additional, thoughtful features: - See the “feels like” temperature (also in ºF and ºC, funnily enough!) - Check the temperature forecast for the hours ahead so you can plan out your day - Share a beautifully rendered temperature card with or without your location 40 Below uses your location to show local conditions. You can control location access at any time in Settings.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Check the Weather at Free against 40 Below's $2.99. 40 Below's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 64%) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence 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
Check the Weather is free to download; 40 Below costs $2.99 up front. Check the Weather sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. 40 Below asks for nothing beyond the download.
40 Below holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Check the Weather's written reviews are positive against 100% of 40 Below's.
Check the Weather ships an update every 5 weeks, 40 Below monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Check the Weather | 40 Below |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 4.6 (8 ratings) | 4.8 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cross Forward Consulting, LLC | Fruit Stand Software, LLC |
Customer experience
Check the Weather
40 Below
In-app purchases
Check the Weather
- Monthly Premium7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Annual Premium7 Days trial$19.991 Year
40 Below
No in-app purchases
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