# WeatherFront vs Explore Fall

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Explore Fall at none against WeatherFront's 2. WeatherFront's advantage is ratings volume (439 vs 8) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WeatherFront sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Explore Fall asks for nothing beyond the download.

WeatherFront holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WeatherFront has 439 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of WeatherFront's written reviews are positive against 86% of Explore Fall's.

WeatherFront ships an update fortnightly, Explore Fall every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WeatherFront | Explore Fall |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (439 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weatherfront-radar-and-models/id6739154126/reviews)** | [4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explore-fall/id6799756457/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **439** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **90.1% of reviews** | 85.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#33** | #104 |
| Size | 237 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WeatherFront LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1661335686) | [Explore Fall LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6799756669) |

## What reviewers say

### WeatherFront

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weatherfront-radar-and-models/id6739154126)

**Currently charting:** #33 Top Grossing · Weather, #84 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

This app offers advanced weather monitoring with a focus on detailed model data, radar, and satellite imagery. It provides intuitive navigation for global or local forecasts, offline map capabilities, and seamless transitions between various weather products to keep you informed and prepared.

**Highlights:** Dynamic model viewing with zoom and pan, Seamless transitions between radar, satellite, and model data, Detailed basemaps and offline map downloads, Easy switching between multiple radars, Access to NWS/NOAA products like watches and warnings, Advanced radar products including Super-Res Reflectivity and Velocity

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Advanced | $9.99 | per month |
| Advanced-Annual | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fantastic performance and optimization
- 🔍 Excellent weather models and data
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 💡 Innovative features like hold to select radar

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Some users find the app just 'OK'
- 🔍 Lack of push notifications for severe weather in free tier

**Reported bugs**

- None reported

**Requested features**

- Push notifications for severe weather in free tier
- One-time lifetime purchase option instead of subscription


### Explore Fall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explore-fall/id6799756457)

**Currently charting:** #104 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Discover the best fall foliage across the United States with interactive maps and community-driven reports. Get local forecasts for peak timing, current color status, and weather information. Follow seasonal highlights with real photos and videos.

**Highlights:** Interactive foliage map, Local fall color forecasts, Community foliage reports, Seasonal highlights, Date slider for color progression, Real photos and videos

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WeatherFront free?

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

### Is Explore Fall free?

Explore Fall is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, WeatherFront or Explore Fall?

WeatherFront is rated higher. WeatherFront averages 4.8 out of 5 from 439 ratings, while Explore Fall averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.

### Do WeatherFront or Explore Fall have ads?

Neither WeatherFront nor Explore Fall shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WeatherFront or Explore Fall?

WeatherFront ships an update fortnightly, and Explore Fall every 3 weeks. Most recently, WeatherFront was updated on October 18, 2026 and Explore Fall on October 13, 2026.

### Which is more popular, WeatherFront or Explore Fall?

WeatherFront currently peaks at #33 in the App Store charts, and Explore Fall at #104. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*