Comparison

EverythingWeather vs Acme Weather

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

Head to head
About

EverythingWeather

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
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EverythingWeather utilizes all National Weather Service (NWS) and NOAA data to get current conditions and forecast data for anywhere within the United States and it's territories. What can be found in the app: - Current and forecast conditions with a fully customizable home page - Choose from countless weather stations to use as your default. - Current hazards in effect (includes all NWS hazards/alerts) - Realtime customizable push notifications for NWS hazards/alerts - Daily Weather Summary and Tropical Push Notifications - Push notifications for observed and forecast river levels. - Easy to share Weather Stories from all NWS offices - Current Storm Prediction Center (SPC) and Weather Prediction Center (WPC) outlooks shown on the home page - Probabilistic precipitation data (rain/snow/ice) - Tide data shown on the home page if you are near the coast - NEW Tropical Center where you can follow along with all things tropical across the globe - Real time radar with lightning data and many map overlays: * Lightning data from GOES satellite GLM * All NWS products and you can customize the colors for each one and filter to only show what you want to see * GOES satellite data with a 3-hour loop * Composite radar and super-res level 2 radar data with split screen capability * Severe Weather Outlook (Days 1-8) from the SPC * Fire Weather Outlook (Days 1-8) from the SPC * Active Mesoscale Discussions from the SPC * Storm Reports from the last 24 hours * Excessive Rainfall Outlook from the WPC * Active Mesoscale Precipitation Discussions from the WPC * Forecast rainfall amounts (Days 1-7) from the WPC * PROBSevere information * Tidal information/forecasts for all of the US and it's territories * Tropical Outlooks and discussions from the National Hurricane Center (NHC) * Active Tropical Depressions/Storms/Hurricanes and their forecast tracks, watches/warnings, surface wind field, wind probabilities, wind radii, arrival time of TS force winds, and peak storm surge from the NHC * Current weather conditions from around the US * Plot your saved favorites right on the map for a quick look at conditions for all your favorites * Show your current location on the map - NWS Products such as Area Forecast Discussion, Climate Reports, Local Storm Reports, etc. - Save Favorite locations - View detailed weekly and hourly forecast data - Detailed astronomy data including info on upcoming meteor showers - Space Weather page that includes solar wind data, GOES Magnetometer, solar flare probabilities, KP conditions and forecast, and solar imagery - Current and forecast air quality data See the Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ See our Privacy Policy: https://everythingwx.com/privacy-policy

About

Acme Weather

This app provides detailed weather forecasts with alternate predictions to show forecast reliability. It offers customizable notifications for various weather events and allows users to view community-reported weather conditions. Beautifully designed maps display real-time radar, air quality, and more for instant context.

Highlights
  • Alternate weather predictions
  • Customizable weather notifications
  • Community weather reports
  • Real-time radar and weather maps
  • Air quality and hurricane tracking
Features
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Acme Weather, from the creators of Dark Sky. Our homegrown forecasts help you make better decisions about your day. * Alternate Predictions Weather is unpredictable, and forecasts are often wrong. Instead of a single guess, Acme displays alternate predictions that show you how reliable the forecast is and the range of possible outcomes. * Notifications Never miss important weather again. Acme has notifications for precipitation, severe weather, lighting, daily summaries, and more. Want to know if it'll be windy or if the UV index will be high? Create custom notifications for the conditions you care about. * Community Reports There’s nothing more reliable than when someone nearby tells you what’s happening. Acme lets anyone report what they’re seeing, maps it instantly, and alerts you when something’s happening close by. * Beautiful Maps Our maps include real-time radar, snow accumulation, air quality, hurricanes and more. The most relevant map will appear directly in your forecast page for instant context. * Subscription Acme is free to use for two weeks, then requires a $25 USD/year subscription. A Family Sharing subscription is also available for $50 USD/year. * Privacy First - We collect only what’s necessary to provide the service - We don’t store your location history - We don’t sell your data - We don’t use third-party tracking or analytics tools Terms of Use: https://acmeweather.com/terms Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

EverythingWeather4 screens
Acme Weather4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: EverythingWeather at free with in-app purchases against Acme Weather's subscription. EverythingWeather also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 62%) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.2). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. EverythingWeather sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Acme Weather sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $25.00 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for EverythingWeather against 4.7 for Acme Weather. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.3K and 2.7K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of EverythingWeather's written reviews are positive against 62% of Acme Weather's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EverythingWeather ships an update every 9 days, Acme Weather fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
EverythingWeather versus Acme Weather: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEverythingWeatherAcme Weather
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.3K ratings) — better4.7 (2.7K ratings)
Positive reviews91.4% of reviews — better61.6% of reviews
Number of ratings1.3K2.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
Best chart rank#51 — better#69
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size166 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCory MotticeAcme Weather

Customer experience

EverythingWeather

All ratings1,267 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews198 reviews
Positive91.4%
Neutral3.5%
Negative5.1%

Acme Weather

All ratings2,672 ratings
Positive92.6%
Neutral3.6%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews255 reviews
Positive61.6%
Neutral19.6%
Negative18.8%

Bugs and requests

EverythingWeather

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Settings changes not persisting
  • Detailed view showing next day instead of current day

Requested features

3 requests
  • Home screen and lock screen widgets
  • ASOS/weather observation data
  • Snow level information in precipitation

Acme Weather

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

EverythingWeather

Subscriptions6
  • EverythingWeather Pro$1.997 Days
  • EverythingWeather Pro$2.997 Days
  • EverythingWeather Pro3 Days trial$3.991 Month
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  • EverythingWeather Pro3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • EverythingWeather Pro3 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • EverythingWeather Pro3 Days trial$39.991 Year
2 purchases

Acme Weather

Subscriptions2
  • Annual Subscription14 Days trial$25.001 Year
  • Family Annual Subscription14 Days trial$50.001 Year

Questions

Is EverythingWeather free?
EverythingWeather is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Acme Weather free?
Acme Weather is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, EverythingWeather or Acme Weather?
EverythingWeather is rated higher. EverythingWeather averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Acme Weather averages 4.7 from 2.7K ratings.
Do EverythingWeather or Acme Weather have ads?
Neither EverythingWeather nor Acme Weather shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EverythingWeather or Acme Weather?
EverythingWeather ships an update every 9 days, and Acme Weather fortnightly. Most recently, EverythingWeather was updated on September 24, 2026 and Acme Weather on September 22, 2026.
Which is more popular, EverythingWeather or Acme Weather?
EverythingWeather currently peaks at #51 in the App Store charts, and Acme Weather at #69. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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