Comparison

WillyWeather vs Melbourne Pollen Count

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

WillyWeather

This app provides highly localized weather forecasts, including detailed information on wind, rain, tides, and UV index. It processes and refines global weather data to offer precise predictions for thousands of specific locations across the US. Users can access interactive radar, satellite views, and real-time observational data.

Highlights
  • Hyper-local weather forecasts
  • Interactive rainfall radar
  • Detailed tide and swell data
  • Global wind forecast model
  • Hourly UV index forecasts
  • Real-time observational data
  • NOAA warnings
Features
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YOUR LOCAL WEATHER SERVICE WillyWeather organizes the world's weather data into the most valuable local information. The app includes radar, satellite, detailed wind, rain, tide, swell and UV forecasts, as well as moon phases, and sunrise and sunset times. Going beyond the average weather service, we process and fine-tune forecast data to the specific coordinates of thousands of locations including all suburbs, towns, beaches, rivers, parks, lakes and islands. WEATHER DATA • WEATHER - Six-day NOAA weather forecasts tailored to each location including min/max temperatures, and detailed weather descriptions. • RADAR - Raw NOAA radar data, refined, processed and integrated with iOS maps. • SATELLITE - National satellite view, displaying cloud cover for the entire US, integrated with iOS maps. • TIDES - The most comprehensive tide times system in the USA, bringing together NOAA standard port data with offsets generated for specific locations by WillyWeather. Includes every beach in the US, and many river systems and inlets. • WIND -The most accurate global wind forecast model gathered from NOAA, interpolated to the exact coordinates for each location, and vetted against real-time wind observations to deliver the best performing information. • UV - Hourly UV index forecasts, including alerts outlining extreme conditions when there is risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. • MOON PHASES - Full moon and new moon phases, illumination and rise and set times. Deeply integrated with tidal data. • RAINFALL - Intuitive visual indication of rainfall probability for the week ahead. • SWELL - Swell height, period and direction for each beach and surf spot in the USA. • SUNRISE SUNSET - Sunrise and sunset times with first light and last light. • REAL TIME observational data - with trends for all locations including current temperature, feels-like temperature, rain today, rain last hour, humidity, pressure, wind speed, wind direction, wind gusts and dew point. • NOAA WARNINGS - Easily accessible and specifically targeted to the locations affected. FEATURES • Interactive rainfall radar, using iOS maps: pan and zoom like you've always wanted through the national NOAA radar network, to see exactly where rain is falling around you, or your favorite locations. Our mapping features provide more control and detail than any other US weather resource. • Stunning, interactive tide, swell, and wind forecast graphs which allow you to easily interpret the conditions at your favorite surf beach, secret fishing spot or upcoming hike - in real-time, and up to seven days in the future. We're particularly proud of our graphs, we pushed the boundaries to provide you with more context, and more detail for each weather type. • A beautiful, simple and organized interface in which the weather data that is important to you is easy to find, consume, and interact with. Our goal was to present accurate and relevant weather information to you, as quickly, and easily as possible. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Melbourne Pollen Count

This app provides Victorians with real-time pollen forecasts and tracks hay fever symptoms. It offers proactive notifications for high grass pollen levels and includes a unique thunderstorm asthma forecast system developed with health authorities. Users can also contribute to vital research on pollen's health impacts.

Highlights
  • Accurate pollen forecasts
  • Hay fever symptom tracking
  • Proactive pollen notifications
  • Thunderstorm asthma forecasts
  • Contribute to health research
  • Allergy management tools
Features
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The Melbourne Pollen App provides Victorians with pollen forecasts generated using real-world pollen count data collected from our statewide network of monitoring sites. You can use the Melbourne Pollen App to track your hay fever symptoms to figure out which pollen types are triggering your symptoms. Our notification system can alert you when grass pollen levels in your area are high, helping you plan your activities. Since the November 2016 thunderstorm asthma event, Melbourne Pollen has worked closely with the Victorian Department of Health and Bureau of Meteorology to develop and implement a Thunderstorm Asthma forecast system to minimize the impact that any future epidemic thunderstorm asthma events may have on the community and the Victorian health system. Our notification system can alert you to forecasts of thunderstorm asthma in your area. Key Features: Accurate Pollen Forecasts: Get reliable predictions for a variety of pollen types, enabling you to identify and manage your hay fever triggers effectively. Proactive Notifications: Receive timely alerts when grass pollen levels spike in your area, allowing you to plan your activities with confidence. Thunderstorm Asthma Forecasts: Developed in collaboration with health authorities, the Thunderstorm Asthma forecast system helps protect the community and health system from potential future epidemics. Contribute to Research: By participating in our surveys, you play a crucial role in advancing our understanding of pollen's impact on health, ultimately benefiting the wider community. Comprehensive Allergy Management: From pollen counts to Thunderstorm Asthma alerts, we provide a complete suite of tools to help you navigate allergy season. Don't let allergies hold you back! Download the Melbourne Pollen Count and Forecast App today and reclaim control of your well-being. Your comfort is our top priority! Together, let's create a healthier, more informed community. Melbourne Pollen also conducts research aimed at better understanding the health impacts of the different types of pollen in our air. Completing the survey regularly helps us with this important work. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

WillyWeather4 screens
Melbourne Pollen Count4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Melbourne Pollen Count at none against WillyWeather's shown. WillyWeather's advantage is ratings volume (23K vs 24) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. WillyWeather sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.00 per month and Melbourne Pollen Count sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WillyWeather holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WillyWeather has 23K ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of WillyWeather's written reviews are positive against 58% of Melbourne Pollen Count's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WillyWeather ships an update monthly, Melbourne Pollen Count every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
WillyWeather versus Melbourne Pollen Count: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWillyWeatherMelbourne Pollen Count
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (23K ratings) — better4.5 (24 ratings)
Positive reviews72.6% of reviews — better58.4% of reviews
Number of ratings23K — better24
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#111 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size141 MB30 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperWillyWeather (AU) Pty LtdAirHealth Pty Ltd

Customer experience

WillyWeather

All ratings22,829 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral2.2%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews591 reviews
Positive72.6%
Neutral8.3%
Negative19.1%

Melbourne Pollen Count

All ratings24 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral4.2%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews89 reviews
Positive58.4%
Neutral7.9%
Negative33.7%

User reviews

WillyWeather

From 23K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Accurate and reliable weather data
  • 👍 Comprehensive set of features (tides, wind, UV index, etc.)
  • 🌈 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • 💰 Good value for money (ad-free version)

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🗺️ Inaccurate location detection and weather data for some areas
  • 🕰️ Slow to load and update information
  • 🔌 Apple Watch app issues (crashes, lack of complications)

Melbourne Pollen Count

From 24 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Helpful for allergies
  • 👍 Useful for asthma
  • 👍 Provides peace of mind
  • 👍 Great for planning
  • 👍 Accurate information

Room to improve

  • 👎 Ad-ridden bloatware
  • 👎 Ruined by pretty pictures
  • 👎 Confusing new interface
  • 👎 Too difficult to navigate
  • 👎 Obnoxious ads

Bugs and requests

WillyWeather

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Tide data inaccuracies in some locations
  • Inconsistent rain/wind forecast information
  • Inability to switch between saved locations easily

Requested features

4 requests
  • Home screen widgets
  • Ability to customize main screen layout
  • Live lightning map integration
  • More granular control over notifications

Melbourne Pollen Count

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Cannot migrate from airrater
  • Old password/ID won't login
  • Buttons missing to complete profile setup
  • App stuck at newsletter screen
  • Profile creation system bugged
Show 4 more
  • Fails with older iOS (e.toSorted is not a function)
  • Cannot log in after paying subscription
  • App crashes more now than it works
  • App glitches when opening, closes again

Requested features

21 requests
  • Include funding for free app
  • Monitor data centers in Melbourne
  • Alerts stay longer on screen
  • Include iOS Shortcuts integration
  • Forecast pollen for rest of week
Show 16 more
  • Allow users to enter previous day's symptoms
  • Daily reminder to complete survey
  • Integration with Siri
  • Notifications beyond current season
  • More pollen types (tree, mold)
  • Geolocation checking for pollen highs
  • More concise information dump like other websites
  • Allow users to opt in for daily survey reminder
  • Option to enter previous days' symptoms
  • Two-tier offer (standard and donor)
  • Allow users to contribute to costs
  • Add dark mode
  • Add advanced analytics dashboard
  • Allow users to report bugs within the app
  • Make app free
  • Revert to older version

In-app purchases

2 purchases

WillyWeather

Subscriptions2
  • WillyWeather+ (Monthly)1 Month trial$4.001 Month
  • WillyWeather+ (Yearly)1 Month trial$36.001 Year
2 purchases

Melbourne Pollen Count

Subscriptions2
  • 1 Month Subscription$3.491 Month
  • 1 Year Subscription$19.491 Year

Questions

Is WillyWeather free?
WillyWeather is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Melbourne Pollen Count free?
Melbourne Pollen Count is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WillyWeather or Melbourne Pollen Count?
WillyWeather is rated higher. WillyWeather averages 4.8 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while Melbourne Pollen Count averages 4.5 from 24 ratings.
Do WillyWeather or Melbourne Pollen Count have ads?
WillyWeather shows ads; Melbourne Pollen Count does not.
Which is updated more often, WillyWeather or Melbourne Pollen Count?
WillyWeather ships an update monthly, and Melbourne Pollen Count every 5 weeks. Most recently, WillyWeather was updated on November 8, 2026 and Melbourne Pollen Count on November 6, 2026.

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