# Lazy Layers vs Thunder Buddy Weather

The clearest difference is ads: Thunder Buddy Weather at none against Lazy Layers's shown. Lazy Layers's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lazy Layers sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Thunder Buddy Weather sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Lazy Layers against 5.0 for Thunder Buddy Weather. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively.

Lazy Layers ships an update every 8 days, Thunder Buddy Weather monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lazy Layers | Thunder Buddy Weather |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lazy-layers/id6443546932/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thunder-buddy-weather/id6798351579/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 81 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lee Clayberg](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580321355) | [Thunder Buddy](https://appshunter.io/developer/6798351581) |

## What reviewers say

### Lazy Layers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lazy-layers/id6443546932)

This app helps you decide what to wear based on weather conditions. It provides personalized comfort predictions and a 24-hour layer breakdown. You can also receive notifications for daily layer recommendations and changes.

**Highlights:** Personalized comfort prediction algorithm, 24-hour layer breakdown, Detailed layer information, Closet updates for accurate predictions, Daily summary push notifications, Layer change update notifications, Trip planner for packing recommendations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lazy Layers Premium - Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Lazy Layers Premium - Yearly | $8.99 | per year |


### Thunder Buddy Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thunder-buddy-weather/id6798351579)

Monitor weather alerts for important locations and contacts 24/7. Receive real-time notifications for severe weather and easily check on your contacts' safety with one-tap messages.

**Highlights:** 24/7 weather monitoring for saved locations, Real-time severe weather alerts, Live radar with animated storms, One-tap safety check messages, Push notification responses, Customizable alert sensitivity

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lazy Layers free?

Lazy Layers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Thunder Buddy Weather free?

Thunder Buddy Weather is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lazy Layers or Thunder Buddy Weather?

Lazy Layers and Thunder Buddy Weather are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do Lazy Layers or Thunder Buddy Weather have ads?

Lazy Layers shows ads; Thunder Buddy Weather does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lazy Layers or Thunder Buddy Weather?

Lazy Layers ships an update every 8 days, and Thunder Buddy Weather monthly. Most recently, Lazy Layers was updated on November 3, 2026 and Thunder Buddy Weather on October 31, 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.*