# Yahoo Weather vs Synodic

The clearest difference is ads: Synodic at none against Yahoo Weather's shown. Synodic also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). Yahoo Weather's advantage is ratings volume (191K vs 1) and chart position (#107 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Synodic holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yahoo Weather has 191K ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of Synodic's.

Yahoo Weather ships an update every 3 weeks, Synodic daily. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Yahoo Weather | Synodic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (191K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yahoo-weather-daily-forecasts/id628677149/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synodic/id6787108404/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **191K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#107** | — |
| Size | 152 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yahoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/281970157) | [Siddhartha Varma](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458285631) |

## What reviewers say

### Yahoo Weather

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

**Currently charting:** #107 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


### Synodic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synodic/id6787108404)

This minimalist app precisely tracks the real-time alignment of the sun, earth, and moon with fluid, responsive graphics. It offers a tiny footprint and absolute privacy, bringing the night sky to your device without clutter or tracking.

**Highlights:** Precise sun, earth, moon alignment tracking, Fluid, responsive Metal graphics, Tiny 1.5 MB footprint, Absolute privacy: no ads, no tracking, Real-time celestial body alignment

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Yahoo Weather free?

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

### Is Synodic free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Yahoo Weather or Synodic?

Synodic is rated higher. Yahoo Weather averages 4.7 out of 5 from 191K ratings, while Synodic averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Yahoo Weather or Synodic have ads?

Yahoo Weather shows ads; Synodic does not.

### Which is updated more often, Yahoo Weather or Synodic?

Yahoo Weather ships an update every 3 weeks, and Synodic daily. Most recently, Yahoo Weather was updated on October 29, 2026 and Synodic on October 29, 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.*