# WeatherStation°F vs OpenWindow

The clearest difference is update cadence: OpenWindow at every 3 days against WeatherStation°F's every 2 weeks. OpenWindow also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). WeatherStation°F's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for WeatherStation°F against 5.0 for OpenWindow. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WeatherStation°F has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

WeatherStation°F ships an update every 2 weeks, OpenWindow every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WeatherStation°F | OpenWindow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weatherstationf/id6745489591/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openwindow-weather-tracker/id6774467528/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 9 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Steve Cochran](https://appshunter.io/developer/1791002978) | [Ritwik Takkar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1525888535) |

## What reviewers say

### WeatherStation°F

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weatherstationf/id6745489591)

Get real-time weather updates for your current location or any city worldwide. Access detailed 7-day and 24-hour forecasts, receive severe weather alerts, and save your favorite locations. Features a stylish dark mode and an integrated weather blog.

**Highlights:** Real-time weather updates, Detailed 7-day and 24-hour forecasts, Severe weather alerts, Save favorite cities, Dark mode UI, Integrated weather blog

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### OpenWindow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openwindow-weather-tracker/id6774467528)

This app provides clear, practical recommendations on whether to open windows or go outside based on local weather and air quality. It simplifies complex data into easy-to-understand guidance for everyday decisions.

**Highlights:** Window opening recommendations, Outdoor activity guidance, Hourly weather outlooks, Air quality data integration, Current and manual location search, Customizable units, Light and dark mode

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WeatherStation°F free?

WeatherStation°F is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is OpenWindow free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WeatherStation°F or OpenWindow?

WeatherStation°F and OpenWindow are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 7 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do WeatherStation°F or OpenWindow have ads?

Neither WeatherStation°F nor OpenWindow shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WeatherStation°F or OpenWindow?

WeatherStation°F ships an update every 2 weeks, and OpenWindow every 3 days. Most recently, WeatherStation°F was updated on October 2, 2026 and OpenWindow on October 19, 2026.

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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.*