Comparison

Real Weather Forecast vs Weather Plus

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

Head to head
About

Real Weather Forecast

Get minute-level real-time weather updates, disaster warnings, and 40-day forecasts. Listen to weather reports with voice broadcast and access detailed meteorological data and life indexes. Includes a compass for outdoor orientation.

Highlights
  • Minute-level real-time weather refresh
  • Disaster early warning system
  • 40-day ultra long-term prediction
  • Voice broadcast weather listening
  • Detailed meteorological data
  • Integrated electronic compass
Features
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A convenient weather forecast for daily life, with changes in shade, sunshine, rain, snow, and temperature from day to night, making weather perception clear at a glance Minute level real-time refresh and warning Automatically update multi-dimensional meteorological data such as temperature, precipitation probability, and wind speed every minute, and provide dynamic reminders for sudden weather events such as short-term heavy rainfall and thunderstorms. Disaster early warning information is pushed in seconds (such as typhoon and rainstorm), positioning accuracy reaches centimeter level, early warning range covers township level areas accurately, and it is faster in critical moments. Intelligent positioning and ultra long term prediction Automatically recognize user location movements and seamlessly switch weather information in their location. Provide a 40 day ultra long term trend forecast for the current location, including detailed temperature curves and precipitation trend analysis, providing reliable references for long-distance travel, outdoor activities, and agricultural planning. Voice broadcast listening to weather function You can listen to the weather overview, temperature trends, and life index reminders of the day with just one click while commuting, exercising, or busy, freeing your eyes and easily keeping track of weather dynamics with your ears. Rich weather information: Real time data: perceived temperature, wind direction, humidity, air quality index. Trend chart: 24-hour hourly weather temperature trend and precipitation trend visual chart. Short term and long-term forecasts: daily weather forecast for the next 15 days, overview of long-term trends for the next 40 days. Life services: detailed life indicators, clothing, UV rays, exercise, sunrise and sunset times. Practical tool: Integrated electronic compass to assist outdoor orientation. Subscription instructions: New user's first week is $0.99, followed by $7.99/week The subscription will be automatically charged and renewed 24 hours before expiration, and can be cancelled at any time. The current benefits will be retained until the end of the period Go to [Settings] ->[Apple Account] ->[Subscription] on your phone. Once cancelled, no fees will be charged for the next cycle Privacy Policy: https://xcnooc21ahlz.feishu.cn/wiki/DsuFw3t1SieweJkVfsJct5Gknsf?from=from_copylink User Agreement: https://xcnooc21ahlz.feishu.cn/wiki/EPSWwUmwfi2vGFkhoCWc6jqgnxe?from=from_copylink

About

Weather Plus

Get accurate local weather forecasts and tide predictions. Plan ahead with 40-day trends and minute-level precipitation warnings. Ideal for daily planning and outdoor activities.

Highlights
  • 40-day weather trend forecast
  • Minute-level precipitation radar
  • Tide forecast for seaside activities
  • Today's quick weather overview
  • Accurate local weather services
Features
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Weather Plus, The intelligent weather expert in your pocket. We are committed to providing accurate and thoughtful local weather services to help you cope with every weather change with ease. Still worried about the sudden rainstorm? Worried about not knowing what clothes to bring for a long vacation trip? Weather Pass provides you with a one-stop solution: Today's Quick Look: Master all the core data on one page. 40 day trend: Plan ahead and handle seasonal changes calmly. Precipitation tracking: Minute level radar warning, accurately sensing every drop of rain. Tide forecast: professional data support, a good helper for seaside activities. Subscription instructions: Weekly membership: $7.99/week (with a 3-day free trial for first-time subscriptions) Monthly membership: $17.99/month 48 hours before the end of the trial period, the subscription will be automatically charged and renewed. If you want to cancel, please close it in iTunes settings in advance. The subscription can be cancelled at any time, and the renewal price is the same as the first order Privacy Policy: https://share.note.youdao.com/s/M32CmfCZ User Agreement: https://share.note.youdao.com/s/B6VSGLwB

Screenshots

Real Weather Forecast4 screens
Weather Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Weather Plus at free with in-app purchases against Real Weather Forecast's subscription. Weather Plus also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, review sentiment, 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. Real Weather Forecast sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Weather Plus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Real Weather Forecast ships an update every 3 months, Weather Plus every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Real Weather Forecast versus Weather Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReal Weather ForecastWeather Plus
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer海军 刘奇科 李

Customer experience

Real Weather Forecast

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Weather Plus

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Real Weather Forecast

Subscriptions1
  • Weekly Member7 Days trial$7.997 Days
2 purchases

Weather Plus

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Member3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • monthly membership$17.991 Month

Questions

Is Real Weather Forecast free?
Real Weather Forecast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Weather Plus free?
Weather Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Real Weather Forecast or Weather Plus have ads?
Neither Real Weather Forecast nor Weather Plus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Real Weather Forecast or Weather Plus?
Real Weather Forecast ships an update every 3 months, and Weather Plus every 6 weeks. Most recently, Real Weather Forecast was updated on September 21, 2026 and Weather Plus on September 9, 2026.

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