Comparison

Weather Basic vs Weather

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

Head to head
About

Weather Basic

Features
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Hello everyone! My goal was a quick, intuitive & easy to read interface for glancing at the forecast. Weather Basic exposes the basic components of the forecast to you in a presentable manner. Having no ads & being accessible were key to making it work for me. A few people were interested and tested for a while, so I decided to publish on the app store for more people to hopefully enjoy. Depending on download count and feedback, I can devote more of my time to app improvements, mostly to the quality of the forecast data. If you'd like to request a feature, you can reach out using the 'Report an Issue' button in the settings menu.

About

Weather

Get accurate, detailed weather forecasts with a clean, modern interface. Features include 15-minute precision forecasting, hourly and daily outlooks for 10 days, and advanced metrics. Supports English, Japanese, and Mandarin.

Highlights
  • 15-minute precision forecasting
  • Hourly and 10-day forecasts
  • Advanced weather metrics
  • Multi-location support
  • Modern, minimal interface
  • Japanese and Chinese language support
Features
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Weather+ is your elegant, intuitive weather app with accurate forecasts in a clean, modern interface. KEY FEATURES 15-Minute Precision Forecasting (NEW) - Ultra-detailed 15-minute intervals for the next 4 hours - Minute-by-minute weather predictions - Always-on precipitation probability and wind gust data - Ideal for precise outdoor planning Japanese & Chinese Language Support (NEW) - Full app in Japanese (日本語) and Mandarin (简体中文) - Automatically uses Japanese when your device region is Japan - Automatically uses Mandarin when your device region is China - Metric units (Celsius, km/h, mm) by default in Japan and China Comprehensive Forecasting - Hourly forecasts for the next 10 days - Daily forecasts for the week ahead - Temperature trends and precipitation chances - Wind speed and direction - Rich metrics (dew point, cloud cover, visibility) Advanced Weather Metrics - Temperature and apparent temperature - Rain, precipitation, and shower data - Wind speed and wind gusts - Humidity and dew point - UV index and air quality - Cloud cover and visibility Location Management - Save multiple locations for quick access - Easy search and add (city or zip code) - Current location weather - Smooth switching between saved locations Beautiful Interface - Modern, minimal design with Liquid Glass–style visuals - Frosted glass effects and smooth animations - Dark mode support - Intuitive navigation - Dynamic weather-themed backgrounds - Portrait and landscape support Enhanced Experience - Clear, easy-to-read information - Quick access to saved locations - Responsive, fluid interactions - Optimized for all supported iOS devices - Interactive charts and scrollable forecast views Perfect for - Precise outdoor planning - Commute and travel timing - Scheduling outdoor activities - Quick, detailed weather checks - Travel preparation - Weather enthusiasts who want detailed metrics and forecasts Download Weather+ and get precise, elegant weather forecasting—in English, Japanese, or Mandarin. Stay informed and prepared with a single, beautiful app. Privacy Weather+ respects your privacy. Location is used only when you allow it, and only to provide weather for your chosen locations. Support Questions or feedback? Reach us through the app settings. We’re committed to giving you the best weather experience.

Screenshots

Weather Basic4 screens
Weather4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Weather at weekly against Weather Basic's every 2 weeks. Weather Basic's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Weather Basic ships an update every 2 weeks, Weather weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Weather Basic versus Weather: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWeather BasicWeather
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNathaniel MurphyHao Zhang

In-app purchases

None

Weather Basic

No in-app purchases

None

Weather

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Weather Basic free?
Weather Basic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Weather free?
Weather is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Weather Basic or Weather have ads?
Neither Weather Basic nor Weather shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Weather Basic or Weather?
Weather Basic ships an update every 2 weeks, and Weather weekly. Most recently, Weather Basic was updated on September 15, 2026 and Weather on September 20, 2026.

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