# Yahoo Weather vs 彩云天气Pro

The clearest difference is price: Yahoo Weather at Free against 彩云天气Pro's $14.99. Yahoo Weather also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 21). 彩云天气Pro's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and chart position (#17 vs #73). On update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Yahoo Weather is free to download; 彩云天气Pro costs $14.99 up front. 彩云天气Pro sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Yahoo Weather asks for nothing beyond the download.

Yahoo Weather holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yahoo Weather has 191K ratings behind it against 232, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Yahoo Weather's written reviews are positive against 45% of 彩云天气Pro's.

Yahoo Weather ships an update every 3 weeks, 彩云天气Pro fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Yahoo Weather | 彩云天气Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $14.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (191K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yahoo-weather-daily-forecasts/id628677149/reviews)** | [2.7 (232 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro/id1067198688/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **191K** | 232 |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 45.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #73 | **#17** |
| Size | 152 MB | 189 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yahoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/281970157) | [Beijing ColorfulClouds Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1019385517) |

## What reviewers say

### Yahoo Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yahoo-weather-daily-forecasts/id628677149)

**Currently charting:** #73 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Get accurate local weather forecasts and alerts, including detailed temperature tracking, snow predictions, and severe weather warnings. Visualize weather patterns with interactive radar and maps, and plan travel with global forecasts for up to 20 cities. Enjoy a beautiful, immersive interface with stunning photography and animated weather modules.

**Highlights:** Winter storm tracking, Severe weather alerts, 10-day forecasts, Interactive radar maps, Global weather for multiple cities, Beautiful photography and animations

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Accurate weather forecasting
- 🎨 Beautiful and visually appealing design
- 📊 Detailed weather information (hourly, 10-day, etc.)
- 🌍 Ability to track weather in multiple locations
- 🔍 Helpful weather-related data (air quality, pollen, etc.)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Inconsistent and inaccurate weather predictions
- 🔄 Frequent app crashes or freezes
- 📱 Location tracking issues and unreliable location data
- 💰 Intrusive ads that detract from user experience
- 🔄 Frequent and unwanted app updates

**Reported bugs**

- Temperature display stuck in Fahrenheit despite Celsius setting
- Weather data not updating correctly or in a timely manner
- Incorrect or missing location data for some areas
- Notification issues, such as not receiving alerts or incorrect information

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize the app's appearance and layout
- Option to remove ads or pay for an ad-free version
- More detailed weather radar and storm tracking features
- Improved widget functionality and customization
- Integration with other weather data sources for better accuracy


### 彩云天气Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro/id1067198688)

**Currently charting:** #17 Top Paid · Weather, #139 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Get hyper-local weather forecasts with street-level accuracy, including minute-by-minute rain predictions and air quality monitoring. Track weather patterns with real-time satellite imagery and detailed maps. Receive exclusive rain notifications and enjoy an ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Exclusive rain notifications, Ad-free experience, Minute-to-minute rainfall forecast, Street-level accuracy, China rainfall map, China air pollution map, Real-time satellite imagery

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

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SVIP auto-renew annually | $0.99 | per month |
| SVIP auto-renew annually | $1.49 | per month |
| SVIP auto-renew quarterly | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| SVIP auto-renew yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| SVIP auto-renew annually | $12.99 | per year |
| SVIP auto-renew annually | $13.99 | per year |
| 50 Conversations | $0.99 | one-time |
| 150 Conversations | $2.99 | one-time |
| Quarterly SVIP | $2.99 | one-time |
| 100 Days SVIP | $2.99 | one-time |
| 250 Conversations | $4.99 | one-time |
| 500 Conversations | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1-Year SVIP | $12.99 | one-time |
| 575 Days SVIP | $12.99 | one-time |
| 545 Days SVIP | $12.99 | one-time |
| Annual Special SVIP | $12.99 | one-time |
| 双十一SVIP特惠（买两年送一年） | $24.99 | one-time |
| 1125 Days SVIP | $24.99 | one-time |
| 3-Year SVIP | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and clean interface
- 🚀 Accurate weather forecasts
- 💡 Useful weather radar feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Aggressive advertising even for paid users
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💰 Overpriced subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- Persistent 'update required' notifications on latest version
- Lockscreen widget not working after updates
- Inaccurate location detection

**Requested features**

- Landscape mode support for iPad
- Customizable weather widget for iOS
- AQI data in multiple standards
- Global weather map support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Yahoo Weather free?

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

### Is 彩云天气Pro free?

彩云天气Pro costs $14.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Yahoo Weather or 彩云天气Pro?

Yahoo Weather is rated higher. Yahoo Weather averages 4.7 out of 5 from 191K ratings, while 彩云天气Pro averages 2.7 from 232 ratings.

### Do Yahoo Weather or 彩云天气Pro have ads?

Both Yahoo Weather and 彩云天气Pro show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Yahoo Weather or 彩云天气Pro?

Yahoo Weather ships an update every 3 weeks, and 彩云天气Pro fortnightly. Most recently, Yahoo Weather was updated on November 1, 2026 and 彩云天气Pro on November 1, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Yahoo Weather or 彩云天气Pro?

Yahoo Weather currently peaks at #73 in the App Store charts, and 彩云天气Pro at #17. 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.*