Comparison

Spectrum vs Weather.exe

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Visual weather forecasts
  • Home screen widgets
  • Apple Watch app & complications
  • AI-assisted summaries
  • Personalizable data and units
  • Privacy-focused data handling
Features
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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

About

Weather.exe

Experience weather forecasts with a nostalgic Windows 95 interface. View current conditions, hourly and 10-day outlooks, wind, humidity, and more, all within a retro desktop design. Supports multiple locations and global coverage.

Highlights
  • Windows 95 UI aesthetic
  • Current, hourly, and 10-day forecasts
  • Detailed weather metrics (wind, humidity, pressure)
  • Multi-location support
  • Global weather data
  • Imperial and metric units
Features
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Weather.exe brings the charm of Windows 95 to your iPhone's weather forecast. Check the temperature, hourly outlook, 10-day forecast, wind, humidity, pressure, and more - all inside a lovingly crafted retro desktop interface, complete with title bars, beveled panels, a Start button, and that unmistakable silver-gray aesthetic. Now with widgets! Pin Weather.exe right to your Home Screen or Lock Screen, in small, medium, or large sizes - all rendered in the same authentic Win95 style, right down to the beveled window chrome. FEATURES - Windows 95 UI - Home & Lock Screen widgets - Current conditions, hourly & 10-day forecast - Wind, humidity, pressure, visibility & more - Add and switch between multiple locations - Global weather coverage via Open-Meteo - Imperial and metric units supported Whether you grew up with Windows 95 or just appreciate the aesthetic, Weather.exe is the most nostalgic way to check if you need an umbrella. Boot it up.

Screenshots

Spectrum4 screens
Weather.exe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Weather.exe at none against Spectrum's 2. Weather.exe also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 33%) and iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). Spectrum's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly). On price, 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. Spectrum sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Weather.exe asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spectrum ships an update every 2 days, Weather.exe monthly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Spectrum versus Weather.exe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpectrumWeather.exe
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.018.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSimon StorzQi Machine LLC

Customer experience

Spectrum

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Weather.exe

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Spectrum

Subscriptions2
  • Spectrum Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Spectrum Premium Yearly$17.991 Year
None

Weather.exe

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Spectrum free?
Spectrum is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Weather.exe free?
Weather.exe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Spectrum or Weather.exe have ads?
Neither Spectrum nor Weather.exe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spectrum or Weather.exe?
Spectrum ships an update every 2 days, and Weather.exe monthly. Most recently, Spectrum was updated on October 31, 2026 and Weather.exe on October 31, 2026.

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