# Weather Mate Pro vs Weather App +

The clearest difference is price: Weather App + at Free against Weather Mate Pro's $7.99. Weather App + also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). Weather Mate Pro's advantage is ratings volume (6.2K vs 30) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On rating, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Weather App + is free to download; Weather Mate Pro costs $7.99 up front. Weather Mate Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Weather App + asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Weather Mate Pro against 4.7 for Weather App +. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Weather Mate Pro has 6.2K ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Weather Mate Pro ships an update every 6 weeks, Weather App + every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Weather Mate Pro | Weather App + |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (6.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-mate-pro-forecast/id608515289/reviews) | **[4.7 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-app-plus/id6444162021/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.2K** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | 83.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#80** | — |
| Size | 149 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DylogicApps Pvt Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/608515292) | [HurryApp LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1562864305) |

## What reviewers say

### Weather Mate Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-mate-pro-forecast/id608515289)

**Currently charting:** #80 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

This app provides hyperlocal, accurate weather forecasts and alerts using data from personal weather stations and official sources. It offers detailed hourly and daily predictions, interactive radar maps, and historical climate data for planning.

**Highlights:** Hyperlocal weather data from personal stations, 15-day hourly and daily forecasts, Interactive radar and satellite maps, Severe weather alerts and notifications, Detailed weather history, Travel planner with climate summaries, Air quality data and health recommendations

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Extra Weather Sources, Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Extra Weather Sources, Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Extra Weather Sources,Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate and reliable weather data
- 👍 Comprehensive and customizable features
- 💡 Detailed weather maps and overlays
- 👍 Excellent Apple Watch integration
- 🚀 Fast and responsive app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Inaccurate temperature readings
- 🐛 Delayed weather notifications
- 🐛 Radar and map issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption on Apple Watch

**Reported bugs**

- Apple Watch app crashes
- Weather data not updating properly
- Incorrect weather information displayed
- Radar map not showing all weather layers

**Requested features**

- Add tide information
- Improve Apple Watch complications
- Provide more weather station options
- Enhance radar animation and future forecasting
- Implement dark mode option


### Weather App +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-app-plus/id6444162021)

Get the latest weather forecasts with a 24-hour overview and a 10-day synopsis. Easily manage and access weather information for multiple locations worldwide through a user-friendly interface.

**Highlights:** Up-to-date weather updates, 24-hour rapid overview, 10-day weather synopsis, Save and retrieve multiple locations, User-friendly interface, Global weather insights

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Weather Mate Pro free?

Weather Mate Pro costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Weather App + free?

Weather App + is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Weather Mate Pro or Weather App +?

Weather App + is rated higher. Weather Mate Pro averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.2K ratings, while Weather App + averages 4.7 from 30 ratings.

### Do Weather Mate Pro or Weather App + have ads?

Neither Weather Mate Pro nor Weather App + shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Weather Mate Pro or Weather App +?

Weather Mate Pro ships an update every 6 weeks, and Weather App + every 3 months. Most recently, Weather Mate Pro was updated on October 26, 2026 and Weather App + on October 24, 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.*