# WillyWeather vs Melbourne Pollen Count

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | WillyWeather | Melbourne Pollen Count |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/willyweather/id592978502/reviews)** | [4.5 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melbourne-pollen-count/id707461899/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | **72.6% of reviews** | 58.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#111** | — |
| Size | 141 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [WillyWeather (AU) Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/592978505) | [AirHealth Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1729102431) |

## What reviewers say

### WillyWeather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/willyweather/id592978502)

**Currently charting:** #111 Top Grossing · Weather, #190 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

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:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WillyWeather+ (Monthly) | $4.00 | per month |
| WillyWeather+ (Yearly) | $36.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 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)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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)

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Melbourne Pollen Count

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melbourne-pollen-count/id707461899)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Subscription | $3.49 | per month |
| 1 Year Subscription | $19.49 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*