Comparison

Pixel Forecast vs Weatherpipe

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

Head to head
About

Pixel Forecast

Experience weather like never before with dynamic pixel art animations that reflect real-time conditions. This app offers a beautiful, minimalist interface to view current weather, hourly forecasts, and a 7-day outlook, all while transforming a peaceful island scene.

Highlights
  • Dynamic pixel art animations
  • Real-time weather condition updates
  • Hourly and 7-day forecasts
  • Current temperature and conditions
  • Location-based or searchable forecasts
  • Retro aesthetic with modern functionality
Features
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Pixel Forecast brings weather to life with stunning pixel art animations that react to real-time conditions. BEAUTIFUL & DYNAMIC • Watch the scene transform from sunrise to sunset • Pixel art backgrounds change with weather conditions - sunny, cloudy, rain, and snow • A peaceful island scene that mirrors the world outside your window SIMPLE & INFORMATIVE • Current temperature and conditions at a glance • Hourly forecast for the next 24 hours • 7-day forecast to plan your week • High and low temperatures for each day DESIGNED WITH CARE • Retro pixel art aesthetic with modern functionality • Clean, distraction-free interface • Works with your current location or search for any city Pixel Forecast uses Apple WeatherKit for accurate, reliable weather data.

About

Weatherpipe

Visualize upcoming weather conditions with a unique graphical interface. Quickly understand temperature, cloud cover, rain, wind, and more for the next few days or the entire week at a glance. Access detailed hourly forecasts and additional data like UV index and air quality.

Highlights
  • Graphical weather visualization
  • Hourly detail on press-and-hold
  • Weekly overview band
  • Temperature, cloud cover, rain, wind data
  • UV index and air quality toggle
  • Landscape immersive mode
Features
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Weatherpipe is the quickest, most intuitive way to understand the upcoming weather. Your brain reads pictures faster than tables. Weatherpipe draws the next few days — or the whole week — as one continuous picture, so deciding when to walk the dog, mow the lawn, or grab a jacket takes seconds. At a glance, take in the current and upcoming: • Temperature • Cloud cover • Rain (blue) and thunderstorm (purple) probability • Air Quality • Wind direction and speed, with gust markers above See the whole week in a zoomed-out band below — spot the storm on Wednesday or the snow on Sunday in an instant. Press and hold any hour for the details: projected rainfall and overall rain and thunder probability. A tap toggles the week's UV index and air quality on top. Turn your phone to landscape for full-screen immersive mode. HOW PRICING WORKS • 7-day free trial — full access, no payment to start • After the trial: $14.99/year, or a one-time $59.99 lifetime purchase • Both unlock the same single tier — no upsells, no "premium-of-premium," no ads — Weatherpipe Annual is an auto-renewable subscription ($14.99/year) that begins after a 7-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. The lifetime option is a one-time purchase, not a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://www.weatherpipe.com/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.weatherpipe.com/terms/

Screenshots

Pixel Forecast4 screens
Weatherpipe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pixel Forecast at none against Weatherpipe's 2. Pixel Forecast also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). Weatherpipe's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 8 days). On price, rating, ads 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. Weatherpipe sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. Pixel Forecast asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Pixel Forecast against 5.0 for Weatherpipe. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pixel Forecast ships an update every 8 days, Weatherpipe every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Pixel Forecast versus Weatherpipe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixel ForecastWeatherpipe
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZachary MarionNB Holdings

Customer experience

Pixel Forecast

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Weatherpipe

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Pixel Forecast

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Weatherpipe

Subscriptions1
  • Weatherpipe Annual7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Weatherpipe Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is Pixel Forecast free?
Pixel Forecast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Weatherpipe free?
Weatherpipe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pixel Forecast or Weatherpipe?
Pixel Forecast and Weatherpipe are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Pixel Forecast or Weatherpipe have ads?
Neither Pixel Forecast nor Weatherpipe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pixel Forecast or Weatherpipe?
Pixel Forecast ships an update every 8 days, and Weatherpipe every 2 days. Most recently, Pixel Forecast was updated on October 3, 2026 and Weatherpipe on October 10, 2026.

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