Comparison

ZoneWatch vs 2 kool

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

Head to head
About

ZoneWatch

Get precise weather forecasts, real-time storm alerts, and advanced radar imagery. Customize notifications for specific weather events and track multiple locations with detailed data layers. Pro features offer advanced meteorological analysis for serious weather enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Real-time radar and lightning tracking
  • 84-hour future radar forecasts
  • Customizable weather alerts
  • Multi-location monitoring
  • Interactive map with data layers
  • Advanced severe weather parameters (Pro)
Features
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Powerful radar, precise forecasts and real-time alerts, now with ThreatNet: ZoneWatch's own severe-weather intelligence. NEW IN 4.0: MEET THREATNET ThreatNet is ZoneWatch's own severe-weather intelligence system, built in-house and found only in ZoneWatch. It scans radar across the country around the clock, finds each storm, follows it scan after scan, and shows you where it's headed next. ThreatNet Storm, the first ThreatNet package: - ZoneWatch Storm Track Intelligence: every tracked storm's outline, speed and direction, updated about every 2 minutes - Where each storm is headed: forecast positions out to 60 minutes, with the path ahead drawn on your map - Strengthening or weakening at a glance, with a trail of where each storm has been - ZoneWatch Lightning Risk and Damaging Wind Risk models, on the map and for your saved locations - Advanced NEXRAD radar: velocity, spectrum width, differential reflectivity and correlation coefficient - Storm-scale radar products: storm total and 1- and 3-hour precipitation, VIL, echo tops and hydrometeor classification - Rotation tracks ThreatNet Storm is included with ZoneWatch Max, or available on its own. ThreatNet works alongside official National Weather Service warnings. ZWCAST Forecasts: - Rapid storm detection for the hours ahead, steadier forecasts for the days after - Expected rain and snow amounts, with lower chances clearly marked - ZoneWatch Flood Notices and Excessive Rainfall Risk levels - Advanced charts for wind, cloud cover and temperature: press and hold to scrub hourly values Radar & Forecast Models: - MRMS and NEXRAD radar, with smoothing on or off - Watches and warnings right on the map - Real-time lightning tracking - Future radar from HRRR, RAP, NAM 3KM, NAM, GFS, ECMWF and ECMWF AIFS, out to 15 days - National Blend of Models (NBM) for temperature, precipitation, wind gusts and more - Snow, wind, visibility, air quality, temperature and more Custom Alerts: - Lightning: by distance, activity level, and quiet-hours bypass - Snow, ice, wind, freezing rain, sleet, extreme temps - Fog, smoke, flooding - Set your own thresholds: only get notified when it matters Track Any Location: - Search by name or drop a pin with exact coordinates - Monitor multiple locations at once - Accurate, up-to-the-minute updates Interactive Map: - Smooth timeline playback - Radar, satellite and forecast layers - Replay past conditions and visualize future forecasts More Data Layers: - Satellite imagery (visible, infrared, water vapor) - Ocean currents, sea temps, wave forecasts - Earthquake tracking and seismic heatmaps ZoneWatch Max: Everything in ZoneWatch, plus ThreatNet Storm. - Advanced severe parameters (CAPE, helicity, shear) - Pressure levels (500mb, 700mb, 850mb, 925mb) - ZW Lightning storm intelligence with predicted paths - Full web radar access - Historical weather reports Already on Pro? You're on ZoneWatch Max now, with nothing to do. ZoneWatch keeps you prepared, wherever you are. Privacy Policy & Terms: https://zonewatchpro.com/tos

About

2 kool

Instantly see Celsius and Fahrenheit temperatures side-by-side for multiple locations. Avoid awkward translation moments with a clear, readable design and fast city search. Perfect for families and friends across different regions.

Highlights
  • Side-by-side Celsius and Fahrenheit
  • Current temperature and min/max range
  • Fast worldwide city search
  • Current location option
  • Per-location C/F swap
  • Light and dark mode
  • Home and Lock Screen widgets
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You call family. Someone says, “It’s 75 here.” And everyone pauses to convert. 2 kool ends that pause. See Celsius and Fahrenheit together, side by side, for the places that matter most: here there anywhere No mental math. No awkward translation moments. Just clear weather, instantly. Why people love 2 kool: Free to download and use One simple screen with all key locations Current temperature + today’s min/max range for each place Fast city search worldwide Current location option for here Per-location swap: reverse C/F order with one tap Clean, readable design in light and dark mode Available across Apple platforms: iOS iPadOS macOS tvOS Widgets included: Home Screen widgets in two sizes Lock Screen widgets for quick glance access 2 kool is for families across countries, friends across time zones, and anyone living between two systems. Because home isn’t just one place anymore. And it isn’t just one temperature either.

Screenshots

ZoneWatch4 screens
2 kool4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 2 kool at 5.0 against ZoneWatch's 4.1. 2 kool also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6). ZoneWatch's advantage is ratings volume (47 vs 1) and chart position (#119 vs unranked). On price, ads and device support 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. ZoneWatch sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. 2 kool asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

2 kool holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ZoneWatch has 47 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
ZoneWatch versus 2 kool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZoneWatch2 kool
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (47 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings47 — better1
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#119 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size114 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWeatherWise Innovations, Inc.John Loughlin

Customer experience

ZoneWatch

All ratings47 ratings
Positive74.5%
Neutral4.3%
Negative21.3%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive57.9%
Neutral2.6%
Negative39.5%

2 kool

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

ZoneWatch

Subscriptions6
  • Direct Consulting$3.997 Days
  • Premium (Monthly)3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Direct Consulting7 Days trial$14.991 Month
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  • Pro (Monthly)3 Days trial$16.991 Month
  • Premium (Yearly)3 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Pro (Yearly)3 Days trial$99.991 Year
None

2 kool

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ZoneWatch free?
ZoneWatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 2 kool free?
2 kool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ZoneWatch or 2 kool?
2 kool is rated higher. ZoneWatch averages 4.1 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while 2 kool averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do ZoneWatch or 2 kool have ads?
Neither ZoneWatch nor 2 kool shows ads.

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