# Weather Widget Magic vs Skydex

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Weather Widget Magic at 17.0 against Skydex's 26.4. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Weather Widget Magic sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Skydex sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Weather Widget Magic against 4.7 for Skydex. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 51 and 81 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Weather Widget Magic's written reviews are positive against 84% of Skydex's.

Weather Widget Magic ships an update weekly, Skydex every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Weather Widget Magic | Skydex |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-widget-magic/id6683306259/reviews) | [4.7 (81 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skydex-pixel-weather-dex/id6761288653/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 51 | **81** |
| Positive reviews | **88.5% of reviews** | 84.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 319 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ED ANFS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1768496942) | [rakTech LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506245082) |

## What reviewers say

### Weather Widget Magic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-widget-magic/id6683306259)

Customize your home screen with dynamic, visually stunning weather widgets. Get accurate, real-time forecasts, hourly and daily predictions, and essential environmental data with a clean, user-friendly interface.

**Highlights:** Customizable widgets with 40+ styles, Dynamic backgrounds adapting to weather/time, Hourly and daily forecast flexibility, Real-time conditions (temp, humidity, wind, AQI), Live radar and accurate forecasts, Storm, wind, and heatwave alerts, AI Weather notifications

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Calendar PRO | $2.99 | one-time |
| Moon phase | $2.99 | one-time |
| Majestic Clock | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ocean Waves | $2.99 | one-time |
| Samurai | $2.99 | one-time |
| Temperature PRO | $2.99 | one-time |
| AQI PRO | $2.99 | one-time |
| Maritime Luxe | $2.99 | one-time |


### Skydex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skydex-pixel-weather-dex/id6761288653)

Turn weather forecasts into a game by discovering and collecting creatures based on real-world conditions. Track forecasts globally, connect with friends, and complete your collection. Offers Siri integration and mini-games for an engaging experience.

**Highlights:** Creature encounters based on real-world weather, Dynamic appearances tied to live atmospheric conditions, Connect with friends to share Dex status, Siri and Shortcuts integration, Detailed forecasts and severe weather notices, Dynamic home screen widgets, Apple Watch app

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Skydex Ad Free Yearly | $7.99 | per year |
| Skydex Lifetime Ad Free | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Weather Widget Magic free?

Weather Widget Magic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Skydex free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Weather Widget Magic or Skydex?

Weather Widget Magic and Skydex are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 51 and 81 ratings respectively.

### Do Weather Widget Magic or Skydex have ads?

Neither Weather Widget Magic nor Skydex shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Weather Widget Magic or Skydex?

Weather Widget Magic ships an update weekly, and Skydex every 5 days. Most recently, Weather Widget Magic was updated on November 11, 2026 and Skydex on November 11, 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.*