Humanus vs Spectrum
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Humanus
Read full descriptionHide full description
A temperature scale for Humans, the Humanus scale makes sense when it is freezing (0° is when water freezes, 80° is when it is perfect for a beach day). Free Tier • show temperature at current location • search for and show temperature in cities and locations around the world • a basic Current Location widget Human Premium • save widgets with any previously searched location • widgets have the same sky to ice/beach gradient as the main screen
Spectrum
A minimalist weather app and widget for iOS that visually represents forecasts using color and clarity. It offers an AI-assisted summary to highlight essential information and allows for personalization of displayed data and units. Enjoy core features for free, with an option to upgrade for more.
- Visual weather forecasts
- Home screen widgets
- Apple Watch app & complications
- AI-assisted summaries
- Personalizable data and units
- Privacy-focused data handling
Read full descriptionHide full description
A minimal, beautifully designed weather app & widget for iOS. Spectrum Weather turns complex forecasts into something you can understand instantly - through color, clarity and intelligent simplicity. Core Features: - Today & Week at a Glance: See the day and the week in one clear view. Colorful bars transform weather data into an intuitive visual forecast. - Home Screen Widgets: Bring the forecast to life on your Home Screen with clean, glanceable widgets designed for everyday use. - Apple Watch App & Complications: Check the forecast right on your wrist. - Intelligent by Design: To keep things simple, the app highlights what truly matters. An AI-assisted summary helps you focus on what’s relevant - without clutter. - Personalizable: Show or hide specific data and choose your preferred units to match your style. - Privacy First: Your data stays yours. No information is shared with the developer, Apple, or third parties. Enjoy the essentials for free - go Premium to unlock the full spectrum. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: http://simonappstudios.tumblr.com/post/125578864606/privacy-policy
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Spectrum at every 2 days against Humanus's every 6 days. Humanus's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). 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
Both are free to download. Humanus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Spectrum sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Humanus ships an update every 6 days, Spectrum every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and August 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Humanus | Spectrum |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 33.3% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Colin Ayer | Simon Storz |
In-app purchases
Humanus
- Humanus Premium$1.99
Spectrum
- Spectrum Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
- Spectrum Premium Yearly$17.991 Year
