# EverythingWeather vs Element

The clearest difference is review sentiment: EverythingWeather at 91% against Element's 24%. EverythingWeather also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EverythingWeather sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Element sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.95 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

EverythingWeather holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.4K and 1.4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of EverythingWeather's written reviews are positive against 24% of Element's.

EverythingWeather ships an update every 10 days, Element every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | EverythingWeather | Element |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/everythingweather/id6736664582/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/element-weather-radar/id6737528351/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.4K | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **91.0% of reviews** | 24.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#57** | #79 |
| Size | 128 MB | 482 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cory Mottice](https://appshunter.io/developer/1711813865) | [ETCETERA WEATHER, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1776951274) |

## What reviewers say

### EverythingWeather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/everythingweather/id6736664582)

**Currently charting:** #57 Top Free · Weather, #63 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, forecasts, and real-time alerts from the National Weather Service and NOAA. Customize your homepage, receive push notifications for hazards, and view detailed radar with multiple map overlays. Includes tropical outlooks, storm predictions, and space weather information.

**Highlights:** NWS/NOAA data, Current conditions & forecasts, Customizable homepage, Real-time hazard alerts, Detailed radar with overlays, Tropical outlooks, Space weather data

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EverythingWeather Pro | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| EverythingWeather Pro | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| EverythingWeather Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| EverythingWeather Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| EverythingWeather Pro | $34.99 | per year |
| EverythingWeather Pro | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🔒 No ads or tracking
- 💡 Comprehensive NWS data
- 👍 Customizable dashboard

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional slow response and crashes
- 🔍 Missing some specific location forecasts

**Reported bugs**

- Settings changes not persisting
- Detailed view showing next day instead of current day

**Requested features**

- Home screen and lock screen widgets
- ASOS/weather observation data
- Snow level information in precipitation


### Element

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/element-weather-radar/id6737528351)

**Currently charting:** #79 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Experience weather like never before with a visually powerful and simple forecast. This app provides hyper-local, high-definition radar, detailed 24-hour and 7-day predictions, and customizable alerts for everything from light rain to severe storms and wildfires. Stay confidently ahead of any weather headed your way.

**Highlights:** High-definition radar with 24-hour storm predictions, Hyper-local 24-hour and 7-day forecasts, AI-powered hurricane path tracking, Customizable weather alerts, Selectable forecast elements (temperature, air quality, etc.), Lock and Home Screen widgets, Live wildfire tracking and smoke visualization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $4.95 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $5.00 | per month |
| Element Family Premium | $6.99 | per month |
| Element Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Element Premium Yearly | $35.00 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $44.95 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $44.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $45.00 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Element Family Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Element Lifetime Subscription | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate weather forecasts
- 👍 Clean and intuitive design
- 💡 Innovative radar visualization
- 🔒 Customizable location tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription pricing
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔍 Limited data coverage
- 🤔 Inconsistent performance

**Reported bugs**

- Failing to connect to servers
- Incorrect location data
- Delayed delivery of weather updates

**Requested features**

- Expand coverage to more countries
- Add customizable weather alerts
- Improve route-based forecasting
- Introduce a more affordable pricing model


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EverythingWeather free?

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

### Is Element free?

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

### Which has better reviews, EverythingWeather or Element?

EverythingWeather is rated higher. EverythingWeather averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Element averages 4.5 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do EverythingWeather or Element have ads?

Element shows ads; EverythingWeather does not.

### Which is updated more often, EverythingWeather or Element?

EverythingWeather ships an update every 10 days, and Element every 2 weeks. Most recently, EverythingWeather was updated on October 25, 2026 and Element on October 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, EverythingWeather or Element?

EverythingWeather currently peaks at #57 in the App Store charts, and Element at #79. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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