Comparison

Weather Here Forecast vs Visual Weather

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

Head to head
About

Weather Here Forecast

Features
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Easy to read weather forecast for any location in the world. Configure up to 5 different locations. You can define them by: • choosing from worldwide city lists • selecting from your favorite cities list • using your current location • picking any location on the map Get short and long term forecast for any of the defined locations - temperature actual and feels-like - precipitation - precipitation probability - cloud coverage - wind speed and wind gusts - pressure - humidity The app is free to download and comes with a 30-day free trial. After the trial ends, access is limited to one location. A subscription is required for full access. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA) apply (https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/) Privacy Policy: https://axelmihal.com/index.php/privacy-policy-for-weather-here/

About

Visual Weather

This app visualizes atmospheric conditions, showing individual cloud layers and their height. It offers detailed hourly forecasts with interactive charts for temperature, precipitation, and wind. Understand the sky like never before with dynamic visualizations and a live sun tracker.

Highlights
  • Dynamic pixel-art cloud visualization
  • Detailed hourly charts
  • Live sun tracker
  • 16-day hybrid forecast
  • Compact and detailed view modes
  • Radar with frame morphing
Features
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Most weather apps just say "Cloudy." Visual Weather shows you exactly how cloudy. Visual Weather is the first app to visualize the atmosphere in depth. Our unique pixel-engine renders High, Mid, and Low cloud layers independently, giving you a true picture of the sky before you even step outside. Why Layers Matter: • Photographers: Know when to expect dramatic high-altitude cirrus clouds versus flat grey stratus. • Outdoor Enthusiasts: Gauge cloud height and conditions instantly for hiking, sailing, or stargazing. • Everyone: Understand the difference between a "sunny day with some clouds" and an "overcast day." Two Ways to Explore: • Compact View: Quick hourly forecast with toggleable rain, wind, and gust overlays. • Detailed View: Swipe through beautiful color-coded charts for temperature, cloud layers, precipitation, wind, and humidity. See exactly how conditions change hour by hour. Live Sun Tracker: Watch the sun's path arc across the sky in real-time. See current altitude, time until sunrise or sunset, and how day length is changing throughout the season. Powered by Precision Data: Using high-resolution HRRR models, we map: • Cloud Cover % (High/Mid/Low) • Precipitation Intensity • Wind Speed, Gusts & Direction • Temperature & Humidity Trends • Sun Position & Day Length Features: • Dynamic Pixel-Art Visualization • 16-Day Hybrid Forecast (HRRR + GFS) • Silky-Smooth Radar with Frame Morphing • Live Sun Tracker with Path & Altitude • Color-Coded Hourly Charts • Compact & Detailed View Modes Visual Weather Pro: Unlock the extended 16-day forecast, unlimited locations, and the full interactive radar loop. Don't just check the weather. Understand the sky. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Weather Here Forecast4 screens
Visual Weather4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Visual Weather at 15.3 against Weather Here Forecast's 18.2. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Weather Here Forecast sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Visual Weather sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Weather Here Forecast versus Visual Weather: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWeather Here ForecastVisual Weather
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.215.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichal SidorczykStarbound Logic LLC

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Weather Here Forecast

Subscriptions3
  • Full Access Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Full Access 6-Month$4.996 Months
  • Full Access Yearly$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Full Access$39.99
2 purchases

Visual Weather

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Subscribe for $2.99 / Month$2.99

Questions

Is Weather Here Forecast free?
Weather Here Forecast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Visual Weather free?
Visual Weather is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Weather Here Forecast or Visual Weather have ads?
Neither Weather Here Forecast nor Visual Weather shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Weather Here Forecast or Visual Weather?
Weather Here Forecast ships an update every 3 days, and Visual Weather every 3 days. Most recently, Weather Here Forecast was updated on October 25, 2026 and Visual Weather on October 30, 2026.

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