Comparison

Visual Weather vs Arc

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

Head to head
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/

About

Arc

Features
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See the weather unfold. Arc gives the forecast a shape you can follow. Clouds, temperature and wind move together across one fluid timeline, making the changing day clear at a glance. An atmospheric view brings current conditions to life, with a concise summary of the weather. Explore the days ahead or uncover the details of any hour, right from the chart. Pro adds unlimited locations, more frequent updates and weather alerts, plus Home Screen widgets and an Apple Watch experience built around the same visual forecast. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Visual Weather4 screens
Arc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Visual Weather at every 3 days against Arc's fortnightly. Visual Weather also leads on iOS requirement (15.3 vs 17.0). 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. Visual Weather sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Arc sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Visual Weather ships an update every 3 days, Arc fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Visual Weather versus Arc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVisual WeatherArc
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.3 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStarbound Logic LLCMarios Pentelas

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Visual Weather

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

Arc

Subscriptions3
  • Meteogram Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro7 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Meteogram Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Visual Weather free?
Visual Weather is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Arc free?
Arc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Visual Weather or Arc have ads?
Neither Visual Weather nor Arc shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Visual Weather or Arc?
Visual Weather ships an update every 3 days, and Arc fortnightly. Most recently, Visual Weather was updated on October 7, 2026 and Arc on October 14, 2026.

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