# KPRC 2 Weather vs Hello Weather

KPRC 2 Weather and Hello Weather both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 76% of Hello Weather's written reviews are positive against 31% of KPRC 2 Weather's. Hello Weather also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). KPRC 2 Weather's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ratings volume (49K vs 9.6K). On price, rating, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hello Weather sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. KPRC 2 Weather asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for KPRC 2 Weather against 4.7 for Hello Weather. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KPRC 2 Weather has 49K ratings behind it against 9.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 31% of KPRC 2 Weather's written reviews are positive against 76% of Hello Weather's.

KPRC 2 Weather ships an update monthly, Hello Weather every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | KPRC 2 Weather | Hello Weather |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (49K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kprc-2-weather/id706099493/reviews)** | [4.7 (9.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hello-weather/id978393692/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **49K** | 9.6K |
| Positive reviews | 31.4% of reviews | **75.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#95** |
| Size | 217 MB | 314 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Graham Media Group, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/525605604) | [Electric Dream Machine LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1122168340) |

## What reviewers say

### KPRC 2 Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kprc-2-weather/id706099493)

Get real-time weather updates, interactive radar maps, and detailed forecasts. Receive customizable alerts for severe weather and stay informed with livestreams from meteorologists. Share community weather observations.

**Highlights:** Interactive weather radar, 48-hour and 10-day forecasts, Live meteorologist livestreams, Customizable severe weather alerts, Community photo and video sharing, Dark mode option

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate weather forecasts
- 👍 Personalized weather updates
- 🌎 Works well globally
- 🗺️ Detailed radar and maps
- 🤖 Reliable and consistent

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Difficult to navigate
- 🔍 Cluttered and overwhelming UI
- 🔍 Useful features hidden or removed
- 📢 Excessive ads and pop-ups
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Radar and maps not functioning properly
- Incorrect temperature and forecast information
- Location tracking issues
- Compatibility problems with older devices

**Requested features**

- Bring back 10-day forecast
- Restore lightning and storm tracking features
- Improve weather summary and written forecasts
- Simplify and streamline the UI
- Reduce ads and pop-ups


### Hello Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hello-weather/id978393692)

**Currently charting:** #95 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Get beautiful, trustworthy weather forecasts with hyperlocal real-time updates. Easily understand current conditions and future predictions with a joyful, information-rich design. Access detailed charts and radar, all customizable to your preferences.

**Highlights:** Information-rich design, Detailed data charts, Multiple data providers, Human-readable weather stats, Customizable layout and appearance, Widgets and Apple Watch app, Built-in radar

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly Family | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Family | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Family | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime (Family) | $149.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate weather data
- 👍 Clean, intuitive interface
- 🔒 Respects user privacy
- 🌓 Customizable dark/light mode
- 💡 Multiple weather data sources

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Slow widget/complication updates
- 💰 Subscription-only for advanced features
- 🌍 Limited international data sources
- 🌧 Inconsistent precipitation forecasting

**Reported bugs**

- Location detection issues
- Radar tab not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Moon phase information
- Precipitation amount details
- Severe weather notifications
- Expanded international data sources


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KPRC 2 Weather free?

KPRC 2 Weather is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hello Weather free?

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

### Which has better reviews, KPRC 2 Weather or Hello Weather?

KPRC 2 Weather is rated higher. KPRC 2 Weather averages 4.8 out of 5 from 49K ratings, while Hello Weather averages 4.7 from 9.6K ratings.

### Do KPRC 2 Weather or Hello Weather have ads?

KPRC 2 Weather shows ads; Hello Weather does not.

### Which is updated more often, KPRC 2 Weather or Hello Weather?

KPRC 2 Weather ships an update monthly, and Hello Weather every 2 weeks. Most recently, KPRC 2 Weather was updated on November 10, 2026 and Hello Weather on November 10, 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.*