Comparison

WeatherByte vs Whimsical Weather

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

WeatherByte

Features
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This app allows users to add or delete multiple cities and offers weather forecasts for both the next few hours and the next couple of days. With its intuitive interface and a convenient menu for switching between different cities, WeatherBit simplifies the process of checking the weather.

About

Whimsical Weather

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Whimsical Weather is a simple, cheerful weather app that lets you pick between multiple themes depending on your mood. The app features current observations, near-term detailed forecast, and collapsible longer-term forecast for any US ZIP Code you choose.

Screenshots

WeatherByte3 screens
Whimsical Weather4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WeatherByte at none against Whimsical Weather's 2. WeatherByte also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Whimsical Weather sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. WeatherByte asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
WeatherByte versus Whimsical Weather: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWeatherByteWhimsical Weather
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB15 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperNicholas HuberJoshua Hoskins

In-app purchases

None

WeatherByte

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Whimsical Weather

One-time2
  • Christmas 2023 Theme$0.99
  • Developer Tip$4.99

Questions

Is WeatherByte free?
WeatherByte is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Whimsical Weather free?
Whimsical Weather is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do WeatherByte or Whimsical Weather have ads?
Neither WeatherByte nor Whimsical Weather shows ads.

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