# Weather Widgets vs WeatherExt

The clearest difference is ads: WeatherExt at none against Weather Widgets's shown. WeatherExt also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Weather Widgets sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and WeatherExt sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Weather Widgets against 5.0 for WeatherExt. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.

Weather Widgets ships an update every 2 months, WeatherExt every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Weather Widgets | WeatherExt |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-widgets-clock-widget/id6759792594/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weatherext/id6811691141/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 26 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DEEPLY AI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1809787876) | [Tim Leland](https://appshunter.io/developer/6778057654) |

## What reviewers say

### Weather Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-widgets-clock-widget/id6759792594)

Get real-time weather updates directly on your Home Screen, Lock Screen, and CarPlay. Choose from over 50 customizable widget styles for accurate, hyperlocal forecasts without opening an app.

**Highlights:** 50+ Home Screen widget styles, Lock Screen widget integration, CarPlay dashboard weather, Automatic GPS-based location, Intelligent refresh intervals, Severe weather alerts (Premium)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weather Widgets Premium Week | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Weather Widgets Premium Month | $4.99 | per month |
| Weather Widgets Premium Year | $14.99 | per year |
| Weather Widgets Premium Lifetime | $34.99 | one-time |


### WeatherExt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weatherext/id6811691141)

Get detailed weather forecasts with animated skies, hourly and daily predictions, and interactive radar maps. Customize your view with various themes and access essential information on your iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. An optional subscription unlocks advanced features like tide times and weather alerts.

**Highlights:** Animated weather visualizations, Hourly and 7-day forecasts, Interactive radar maps, Customizable themes, Apple Watch app and complications, Widget support, Multiple location saving

**Features:** Apple Watch app, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WeatherExt Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| WeatherExt Pro Yearly | $32.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Weather Widgets free?

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

### Is WeatherExt free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Weather Widgets or WeatherExt?

Weather Widgets and WeatherExt are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Weather Widgets or WeatherExt have ads?

Weather Widgets shows ads; WeatherExt does not.

### Which is updated more often, Weather Widgets or WeatherExt?

Weather Widgets ships an update every 2 months, and WeatherExt every 2 days. Most recently, Weather Widgets was updated on November 9, 2026 and WeatherExt on November 6, 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.*
