# Nice Weather 2 vs Transparency Weather

The clearest difference is rating: Transparency Weather at 4.5 against Nice Weather 2's 2.8. Transparency Weather also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 65%) and ratings volume (53 vs 8). Nice Weather 2's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nice Weather 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Transparency Weather sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Transparency Weather holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Transparency Weather has 53 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Nice Weather 2's written reviews are positive against 92% of Transparency Weather's.

Nice Weather 2 ships an update every 2 weeks, Transparency Weather every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nice Weather 2 | Transparency Weather |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nice-weather-2/id729430189/reviews) | **[4.5 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transparency-weather/id1506460349/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **53** |
| Positive reviews | 65.1% of reviews | **91.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 200 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexis Creuzot](https://appshunter.io/developer/650627813) | [经纬 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1503880949) |

## What reviewers say

### Nice Weather 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nice-weather-2/id729430189)

This app offers a clean and simple way to check the weather forecast. It provides up to 5 days of forecast data with visually appealing gradients and particle effects that adapt to current weather conditions. Interactive visualizations and customizable settings enhance the user experience.

**Highlights:** 5-day forecast, Interactive temperature/precipitation visualization, Weather-adaptive gradients and particle effects, Sunrise and sunset cues, Customizable interface, Automatic forecast updates

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nice Weather 2 Pro | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Sleek and simple interface
- 👍 Visually appealing design
- 🚀 Convenient and easy to use
- 👍 Unique weather visualization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- ⚠️ Inaccurate weather data
- 💰 Paid features behind paywall
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Incorrect weather data displayed
- Time and date not updating properly

**Requested features**

- Add weather widget
- Allow setting default location
- Show chance of precipitation
- Improve location detection accuracy


### Transparency Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transparency-weather/id1506460349)

Get detailed weather forecasts with personalized themes and customizable widgets. Offers real-time updates, minute-level precipitation, and long-term predictions for multiple locations. Stay informed about air quality and potential disasters.

**Highlights:** Personalized themes with custom backgrounds, Real-time and multi-day weather widgets, Precise street-level location tracking, Minute-level precipitation forecasts, Air quality and life index, Multi-location weather queries

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Advanced Features （Monthly） | $1.00 | per month |
| Premium Features (yearly) | $6.00 | per year |
| Weather photo widget | Free | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nice Weather 2 free?

Nice Weather 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Transparency Weather free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Nice Weather 2 or Transparency Weather?

Transparency Weather is rated higher. Nice Weather 2 averages 2.8 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Transparency Weather averages 4.5 from 53 ratings.

### Do Nice Weather 2 or Transparency Weather have ads?

Transparency Weather shows ads; Nice Weather 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Nice Weather 2 or Transparency Weather?

Nice Weather 2 ships an update every 2 weeks, and Transparency Weather every 6 weeks. Most recently, Nice Weather 2 was updated on October 22, 2026 and Transparency Weather on October 27, 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.*