Comparison

Weatherman Smith vs Folklore Weather

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

Head to head
About

Weatherman Smith

Features
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Know in advance what the weather will be like for your local freight forwarder Smith will Provide Weather information

About

Folklore Weather

Features
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Step into the shadows. Folklore Weather is not your typical weather app—it is a premium, highly immersive atmospheric engine that blends real-time meteorological data with the chilling beauty of global folklore, myths, and legends. Whether it's a thunderstorm brewing over the horizon or a dense fog rolling into your city, Folklore Weather transforms your daily forecast into a cinematic experience. Watch as the weather outside summons terrifying and beautiful entities to your screen, from the wailing spirit of La Llorona during heavy rain, to the chilling gaze of the Wendigo in the freezing snow. A NEW WAY TO EXPERIENCE THE WEATHER • Real-Time Forecasting: Accurate current conditions, hourly graphs, and a full 10-day forecast. • Atmospheric Soundscapes: Put your headphones on. Every theme and weather condition is accompanied by high-fidelity ambient audio—from the crackle of vampire fires to the eerie, ghostly drones of clear night skies. • Dynamic Particle Effects: Watch rain, snow, and digital glitches react and fall in real-time across high-resolution, dark-art backgrounds. THE MYTHIC LORE SYSTEM • Curated Themes: Unlock and explore beautiful, terrifying themes including the Plague Doctor, White Lady, Oni, Ripper, Chupacabra, and more. • The Lore Library: Dive deep into the historical roots and legends of each entity. Read the dark history, pre-colonial roots, and mythic warnings associated with your current atmospheric companion. • Mythic Metrics: Track the celestial bodies with our Chariot (Sun) and Moon cycle trackers to know exactly when the shadows will fall. AI-POWERED "JOURNAL" INSIGHTS • Generate custom, localized "Atmospheric Synthesis" reports using our on-device heuristic engine. Receive dark, thematic protocols on what to wear, how to behave, and what omens to look out for based on your city's exact weather conditions. PREMIUM DESIGN • Built entirely around a sleek, glass-morphism interface with deep reds, harsh shadows, and smooth micro-animations. Folklore Weather is a masterclass in modern, dark-mode UI design. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Weatherman Smith4 screens
Folklore Weather4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Folklore Weather at Free against Weatherman Smith's $0.99. Weatherman Smith's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 10 days). On 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

Folklore Weather is free to download; Weatherman Smith costs $0.99 up front. Folklore Weather sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Weatherman Smith asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Weatherman Smith ships an update every 3 days, Folklore Weather every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
Weatherman Smith versus Folklore Weather: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWeatherman SmithFolklore Weather
Price$0.99Free — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB117 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSeongjae YuMarvin Nikijuluw

In-app purchases

None

Weatherman Smith

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Folklore Weather

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$1.991 Month
  • Annual Premium$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Weatherman Smith free?
Weatherman Smith costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Folklore Weather free?
Folklore Weather is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Weatherman Smith or Folklore Weather have ads?
Neither Weatherman Smith nor Folklore Weather shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Weatherman Smith or Folklore Weather?
Weatherman Smith ships an update every 3 days, and Folklore Weather every 10 days. Most recently, Weatherman Smith was updated on November 4, 2026 and Folklore Weather on November 5, 2026.

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