Spectrum vs Weather.exe
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
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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
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
Spectrum ships an update every 2 days, Weather.exe monthly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | Spectrum | Weather.exe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 18.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Simon Storz | Qi Machine LLC |
Customer experience
Spectrum
Weather.exe
In-app purchases
Spectrum
- Spectrum Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
- Spectrum Premium Yearly$17.991 Year
Weather.exe
No in-app purchases








