Comparison

Visual Weather vs One Screen Weather

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

One Screen Weather

Features
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One Screen Weather is a clean, glanceable weather dashboard designed to keep the conditions front and centre. Check the current temperature, key conditions, hourly outlook, and a 10‑day forecast in a minimal, high‑contrast layout that looks great on an always‑on display. Features Current temperature and conditions Key stats at a glance (humidity, wind, UV, visibility, rain chance) Hourly forecast 10‑day forecast with high/low range Automatic location weather (with permission) Manual location selection Unit settings (°C/°F, km/h/mph) Optional alerts toggles (rain, UV, heat, storm) Designed for Quick checks at your desk or bedside A clean always‑on weather screen (when enabled)

Screenshots

Visual Weather4 screens
One Screen Weather2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: One Screen Weather at none against Visual Weather's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. One Screen Weather asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Visual Weather versus One Screen Weather: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVisual WeatherOne Screen Weather
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.315.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB120 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStarbound Logic LLCJacob Daley

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Visual Weather

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Subscribe for $2.99 / Month$2.99
None

One Screen Weather

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Visual Weather free?
Visual Weather is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is One Screen Weather free?
One Screen Weather is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Visual Weather or One Screen Weather have ads?
Neither Visual Weather nor One Screen Weather shows ads.

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