HonestWX vs Monsooon
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HonestWX
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HonestWX helps you decide quickly when to go out, commute, train, or stay dry. What you get: • Current conditions with hourly and multi-day forecasts • Rain timeline and radar playback to see recent movement (where available) • Favorite locations and quick comparison between saved places • Weather alerts with quiet hours and sensible anti-spam limits • Home Screen widgets and optional iCloud sync for selected settings Privacy and data handling: • No account required • No third-party tracking SDKs • Forecast data from Open-Meteo; radar overlays from RainViewer (where available) • Data export and on-device data deletion in Settings Free vs Premium: • Free tier includes up to 5 favorite locations • Premium unlocks additional forecast and chart capabilities—details are shown in the app before you purchase HonestWX does not claim to be the “most accurate” weather source everywhere; forecasts depend on models, location, and timing. Use alerts and radar as aids, not a substitute for official warnings in severe weather.
Monsooon
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Monsoon is a clean, minimal weather app that brings real-time weather to your fingertips. See current temperature, hourly forecasts, and a multi-day outlook — all on one screen. The background color and animated clouds adapt dynamically to current weather conditions, shifting direction between day and night. How to use: - Tap the city name at the top to open the location menu - Add new cities using the "Add City" option in the location menu - Tap the temperature to switch between °C and °F
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Monsooon at none against HonestWX's 1. HonestWX's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). 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. HonestWX sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Monsooon asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | HonestWX | Monsooon |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dennis Schutten | Aryan Verma |
In-app purchases
HonestWX
- Premium Membership$4.991 Month
Monsooon
No in-app purchases









