Comparison

Weather Now Pro vs Visual Weather

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

Head to head
About

Weather Now Pro

Get essential weather, local news, and events at a glance. Features live radar, minutely and 9-day forecasts, and moon phases. Offers detailed views with interactive charts and customizable visual effects.

Highlights
  • Live radar with multiple layers
  • Minutely, hourly, and 9-day forecasts
  • Interactive forecast charts
  • Local news and event highlights
  • Moon phases and sunrise/sunset times
  • Customizable visual weather effects
Features
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Designed for weather enthusiasts anywhere in the world. Weather Now delivers essential weather, local news, and events at a glance — from live radar to minutely and 9‑day forecasts — without requiring any clicks. Whether you want a quick update on your phone or a dedicated weather station on larger screens, Weather Now keeps everything you need on one beautiful, live dashboard Interface. Moon phases and Moon Illumination, Sunrise and Sunset Times Minutely, hourly, and 9‑day forecasts powered by premium data sources Interactive chart with 24‑hour, 3‑day, 5‑day scrollable views for precise detailed views for the next 9 days. Curated local News, local Events and local Foreacst summaries. Live radar with multiple layers and map styles for deeper weather insights. Temperature, Clouds, Radar, and Wind Animation layers for the entire Globe. Animated Wind Animations. View wind animations over the next two days, great for storm tracking. New wind meter UI for at‑a‑glance wind. gust, and direction information Local news and event highlights tailored to each location Customizable settings for fun or classic summaries and visual effects Visual effects - Rain Storms, Snow Storms, Real Clouds using current wind speeds. Google Street View where available.

About

Visual Weather

This app visualizes atmospheric conditions, showing individual cloud layers and their height. It offers detailed hourly forecasts with interactive charts for temperature, precipitation, and wind. Understand the sky like never before with dynamic visualizations and a live sun tracker.

Highlights
  • Dynamic pixel-art cloud visualization
  • Detailed hourly charts
  • Live sun tracker
  • 16-day hybrid forecast
  • Compact and detailed view modes
  • Radar with frame morphing
Features
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Most weather apps just say "Cloudy." Visual Weather shows you exactly how cloudy. Visual Weather is the first app to visualize the atmosphere in depth. Our unique pixel-engine renders High, Mid, and Low cloud layers independently, giving you a true picture of the sky before you even step outside. Why Layers Matter: • Photographers: Know when to expect dramatic high-altitude cirrus clouds versus flat grey stratus. • Outdoor Enthusiasts: Gauge cloud height and conditions instantly for hiking, sailing, or stargazing. • Everyone: Understand the difference between a "sunny day with some clouds" and an "overcast day." Two Ways to Explore: • Compact View: Quick hourly forecast with toggleable rain, wind, and gust overlays. • Detailed View: Swipe through beautiful color-coded charts for temperature, cloud layers, precipitation, wind, and humidity. See exactly how conditions change hour by hour. Live Sun Tracker: Watch the sun's path arc across the sky in real-time. See current altitude, time until sunrise or sunset, and how day length is changing throughout the season. Powered by Precision Data: Using high-resolution HRRR models, we map: • Cloud Cover % (High/Mid/Low) • Precipitation Intensity • Wind Speed, Gusts & Direction • Temperature & Humidity Trends • Sun Position & Day Length Features: • Dynamic Pixel-Art Visualization • 16-Day Hybrid Forecast (HRRR + GFS) • Silky-Smooth Radar with Frame Morphing • Live Sun Tracker with Path & Altitude • Color-Coded Hourly Charts • Compact & Detailed View Modes Visual Weather Pro: Unlock the extended 16-day forecast, unlimited locations, and the full interactive radar loop. Don't just check the weather. Understand the sky. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Weather Now Pro4 screens
Visual Weather4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Weather Now Pro at none against Visual Weather's 2. Visual Weather's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Visual Weather sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Weather Now Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Weather Now Pro against 5.0 for Visual Weather. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Weather Now Pro ships an update every 9 months, Visual Weather every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Weather Now Pro versus Visual Weather: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWeather Now ProVisual Weather
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDesigning Webs, IncStarbound Logic LLC

Customer experience

Weather Now Pro

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Visual Weather

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Weather Now Pro

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Visual Weather

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Subscribe for $2.99 / Month$2.99

Questions

Is Weather Now Pro free?
Weather Now Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Visual Weather free?
Visual Weather is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Weather Now Pro or Visual Weather?
Weather Now Pro and Visual Weather are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Weather Now Pro or Visual Weather have ads?
Neither Weather Now Pro nor Visual Weather shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Weather Now Pro or Visual Weather?
Weather Now Pro ships an update every 9 months, and Visual Weather every 3 days. Most recently, Weather Now Pro was updated on November 4, 2026 and Visual Weather on October 30, 2026.

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