Weather.exe vs WhatToLayer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
WhatToLayer
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WhatToLayer answers one question: what should I wear outside, right now, for what I'm about to do? It's not a typical weather app. Instead of "26°, 80% humidity, dew point 22°," WhatToLayer just says: "T-shirt. It'll feel muggy." Pick your activity, your place, and when you're heading out. You get one clear recommendation, with a plain-language reason why. • Activities that actually change what you wear i.e. walking, running, golf, cycling, motorcycle, winter sports and more • Frost to heat, wind chill or humidity, the comfort engine factors it all in • Now, later today, or a 3-day and 7-day outlook for trip planning • Air-quality alerts. Know when wildfire smoke or pollution means easing off outside • Adjust it to how you run (i.e. cold, average, or hot) • No sign-up. No tracking. We collect nothing. Dress for the weather with WhatToLayer.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: WhatToLayer at 12.0 against Weather.exe's 18.6. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Weather.exe | WhatToLayer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Qi Machine LLC | ForgedRider Group Inc. |
In-app purchases
Weather.exe
No in-app purchases
WhatToLayer
No in-app purchases









