# Spectrum vs Whatever Weather

The clearest difference is update cadence: Spectrum at every 2 days against Whatever Weather's every 2 weeks. Spectrum also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Whatever Weather's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spectrum sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Whatever Weather sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Spectrum ships an update every 2 days, Whatever Weather every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spectrum | Whatever Weather |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 15 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Simon Storz](https://appshunter.io/developer/924848267) | [Mobi-net.pl](https://appshunter.io/developer/775703176) |

## What reviewers say

### Spectrum

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spectrum-visual-weather/id6758513953)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spectrum Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Spectrum Premium Yearly | $17.99 | per year |


### Whatever Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whatever-weather-moody-widget/id6810740621)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Danny | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tommy | $1.99 | one-time |
| Grimmy | $1.99 | one-time |
| Rexxy | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spectrum free?

Spectrum is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Whatever Weather free?

Whatever Weather is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Spectrum or Whatever Weather have ads?

Neither Spectrum nor Whatever Weather shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Spectrum or Whatever Weather?

Spectrum ships an update every 2 days, and Whatever Weather every 2 weeks. Most recently, Spectrum was updated on November 5, 2026 and Whatever Weather on November 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*