# MeteoSwiss vs Madeira Weather

The clearest difference is price: MeteoSwiss at Free against Madeira Weather's $0.99. MeteoSwiss also leads on review sentiment (62% vs 25%) and rating (4.4 vs 4.0). Madeira Weather's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, chart position, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

MeteoSwiss is free to download; Madeira Weather costs $0.99 up front. MeteoSwiss sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $46.99 per year. Madeira Weather asks for nothing beyond the download.

MeteoSwiss holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MeteoSwiss has 141 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of MeteoSwiss's written reviews are positive against 25% of Madeira Weather's.

MeteoSwiss ships an update monthly, Madeira Weather every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MeteoSwiss | Madeira Weather |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.4 (141 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meteoswiss/id589772015/reviews)** | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/madeira-weather/id778610321/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **141** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **62.3% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #189 | **#65** |
| Size | 194 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MeteoSwiss](https://appshunter.io/developer/589772018) | [AGENCIA REGIONAL PARA O DESENVOLVIMENTO DA INVESTIGACAO, TECNOLOGIA E INOVACAO - ASSOCIACAO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1543179793) |

## What reviewers say

### MeteoSwiss

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meteoswiss/id589772015)

**Currently charting:** #189 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Get comprehensive, up-to-date weather information for Switzerland. Receive forecasts, current measurements, and natural hazard warnings with customizable push notifications. Stay informed with weather animations, detailed reports, and a dedicated blog.

**Highlights:** Detailed weather forecasts, Natural hazard warnings with push notifications, Weather animations and satellite images, Current measurements from weather stations, Pollen, UV, and air quality data, MeteoSwiss blog with weather insights

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aviation Weather, 1 year | $46.99 | per year |


### Madeira Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/madeira-weather/id778610321)

**Currently charting:** #65 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

Get detailed weather forecasts for the Madeira Archipelago, including specific locations and high-resolution models. View forecasts on a map, access hourly predictions for up to three days, and check satellite imagery. Save favorite locations for quick access.

**Highlights:** Forecasts in a map view, Browse forecasts by locality, Detailed weather information, Save favorite locations, Satellite images of Madeira, Hourly forecasts up to 3 days

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MeteoSwiss free?

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

### Is Madeira Weather free?

Madeira Weather costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MeteoSwiss or Madeira Weather?

MeteoSwiss is rated higher. MeteoSwiss averages 4.4 out of 5 from 141 ratings, while Madeira Weather averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do MeteoSwiss or Madeira Weather have ads?

Neither MeteoSwiss nor Madeira Weather shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MeteoSwiss or Madeira Weather?

MeteoSwiss ships an update monthly, and Madeira Weather every 4 months. Most recently, MeteoSwiss was updated on October 24, 2026 and Madeira Weather on October 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, MeteoSwiss or Madeira Weather?

MeteoSwiss currently peaks at #189 in the App Store charts, and Madeira Weather at #65. 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.*