# HD Thermometer ⊎ vs What The Forecast?!!

The clearest difference is review sentiment: What The Forecast?!! at 68% against HD Thermometer ⊎'s 37%. What The Forecast?!! also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.3). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HD Thermometer ⊎ sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and What The Forecast?!! sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

What The Forecast?!! holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13K and 9K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of HD Thermometer ⊎'s written reviews are positive against 68% of What The Forecast?!!'s.

HD Thermometer ⊎ ships an update fortnightly, What The Forecast?!! every 10 days. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | HD Thermometer ⊎ | What The Forecast?!! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hd-thermometer/id595482076/reviews) | **[4.5 (9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/what-the-forecast/id1031653653/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 9K |
| Positive reviews | 36.6% of reviews | **68.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #115 | **#70** |
| Size | 48 MB | 345 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Christophe Pereira](https://appshunter.io/developer/1686588142) | [Byzantine Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1795510959) |

## What reviewers say

### HD Thermometer ⊎

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hd-thermometer/id595482076)

**Currently charting:** #115 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Displays the current temperature for your location using a weather service. Offers a clean, rustic interface and allows saving multiple locations. Not a true thermometer, it relies on external data for accuracy.

**Highlights:** Current location temperature display, Rustic style interface, Save multiple locations, Clean and easy to use, Auto-save feature

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Version, Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium Version, Yearly | $2.99 | per year |
| Premium features without ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium features without ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium features without ads | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Accurate
- 🚀 Simple and reliable
- 💻 Convenient for checking temperatures
- 🌍 Provides temperatures for multiple locations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Does not measure indoor/room temperature
- 🤔 Relies on weather data rather than direct measurement
- 💰 Paid version required to remove ads
- 📍 Inaccurate location detection

**Reported bugs**

- Temperatures do not update when moving to a cooler/warmer location
- Paid version still shows ads

**Requested features**

- Add option to manually set location
- Implement direct temperature measurement for indoor use
- Allow rotation to landscape mode on tablets


### What The Forecast?!!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/what-the-forecast/id1031653653)

**Currently charting:** #70 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

This app provides accurate weather forecasts with a humorous and often profane twist. It offers detailed daily and hourly predictions, along with various weather-related indices and customizable phrase settings. Users can choose to purchase the app outright or opt for a subscription for unlimited access.

**Highlights:** Obnoxious weather phrases, Switchable profanity settings, Accurate weather reports, 10-day daily forecasts, 48-hour hourly forecasts, Weather alerts from NOAA, Customizable weather indices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Access Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| All Access Yearly | $7.99 | per year |
| Extra Accents | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Access | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Funny and entertaining
- 👍 Accurate weather information
- 🚀 Customizable settings
- 💡 Unique weather commentary

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- ⚠️ Inaccurate temperature readings
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with location tracking

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch after updates
- Location error messages when not in airplane mode
- Incorrect date/time displayed

**Requested features**

- Add radar or weather maps
- Improve voice quality and pronunciation
- Provide more positive weather commentary
- Allow manual location entry without GPS


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HD Thermometer ⊎ free?

HD Thermometer ⊎ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is What The Forecast?!! free?

What The Forecast?!! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, HD Thermometer ⊎ or What The Forecast?!!?

What The Forecast?!! is rated higher. HD Thermometer ⊎ averages 4.3 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while What The Forecast?!! averages 4.5 from 9K ratings.

### Do HD Thermometer ⊎ or What The Forecast?!! have ads?

Both HD Thermometer ⊎ and What The Forecast?!! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, HD Thermometer ⊎ or What The Forecast?!!?

HD Thermometer ⊎ ships an update fortnightly, and What The Forecast?!! every 10 days. Most recently, HD Thermometer ⊎ was updated on September 25, 2026 and What The Forecast?!! on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, HD Thermometer ⊎ or What The Forecast?!!?

HD Thermometer ⊎ currently peaks at #115 in the App Store charts, and What The Forecast?!! at #70. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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