Comparison

Oz Weather Plus vs VMGD

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Oz Weather Plus

Get essential Australian weather data from the Bureau of Meteorology with clear forecasts, current conditions, and animated radar. Unique features include customizable weather alarms and detailed historical observations.

Highlights
  • 7-day forecasts
  • Current weather observations
  • Animated zoomable radar
  • Tide data and graphs
  • Hourly forecasts
  • Weather alarms (push notifications)
  • Weather history graphs
Features
Currently charting
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Designed for maximum clarity and ease of use and optimised for latest iOS releases - All the essential Australian weather information from the Bureau of Meteorology - presented quickly, clearly and elegantly - plus powerful and unique new features! BASIC FEATURES: ► Forecasts - so you know what to expect for the week ahead, in beautifully colourful, clear and readable presentation ► Current Weather - so you know what is happening now (for ALL your nearby locations) ► Animated Radar - so you know where it is raining, and whether it is heading your way (with animated radar image loops), also now fully zoomable, with crosshairs centred on your own location ► Tide data and graphs - For hundreds of primary and secondary tide sites around Australia ► Widget on the Notifications screen - with 4 in-app options for forecast format ► Watch app with complications ► Further details... - 7 day forecasts for more than 500 official forecast locations - Detailed local observations for more than 800 locations, typically updated every 10 mins - Each forecast location includes up to 10 nearest official observation locations, accessible by side-scrolling action. - 50+ rain radar locations around Australia PREMIUM FEATURES - !!!NEW - THESE ARE NOW AVAILABLE TO ALL USERS!!! These more advanced features are now available to all users (additional in-app purchases no longer required). ► Hourly Forecasts - hour by hour forecast of temperature, wind and probability of rain ► Recent Weather - graphs and tabulations of most recent 72hrs (3 days) of weather history ► Push Notifications - Local warnings alerts - NEW and UNIQUE to this app - Weather Alarms!!! - For example when the temperature crosses any threshold, like 35C - Or the windspeed, or amount of rain, or humidity level, etc... ► Lots More Features (just some of many..!) - Graphs and tabulations of weather observations history over past 3 days - Weather maps showing national capitals forecasts, local observations, detailed colour-coded regional observed temperatures, and capital city observations - Option to preload radar images for faster access Terms of Use: https://www.ozpda.com/terms/ozweather.pdf Privacy Policy: https://www.ozpda.com/privacy/ozweather.html NOTE: - This application contains weather data *only* for Australian locations. It is offered to overseas users only for those who want to keep an eye on Australian weather. - Your feedback is welcomed, and the application includes an email link on its About screen for that purpose (ozweather@ozpda.com)

About

VMGD

Features
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Stay informed and prepared with the VMGD app, your essential companion for real-time weather updates and geo-hazard alerts in Vanuatu. Designed to support the Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-Hazards Department (VMGD), our app ensures you have access to accurate and timely information to keep us and our community safe. Key Features: Real-Time Weather Updates: Receive the latest forecasts and weather conditions across Vanuatu. Geo-Hazard Alerts: Stay informed about volcanic activity, earthquakes, tsunamis, and other natural hazards. User-Friendly Interface: Navigate effortlessly through comprehensive data tailored for both residents and visitors. Offline Access: Access critical information even without an internet connection. Empower yourself with reliable information—download the VMGD app today and stay ahead of the elements.

Screenshots

Oz Weather Plus4 screens
VMGD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: VMGD at Free against Oz Weather Plus's $2.99. VMGD also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). Oz Weather Plus's advantage is chart position (#167 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

VMGD is free to download; Oz Weather Plus costs $2.99 up front. Oz Weather Plus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. VMGD asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Oz Weather Plus ships an update every 3 weeks, VMGD every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Oz Weather Plus versus VMGD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOz Weather PlusVMGD
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews79.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#167 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperozPDAWebTec Solutions

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Oz Weather Plus

Subscriptions1
  • Annual (auto-renewing)1 Month trial$2.991 Year
One-time2
  • Month Premium (fixed term)$0.99
  • Year Premium (fixed term)$2.99
None

VMGD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Oz Weather Plus free?
Oz Weather Plus costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is VMGD free?
VMGD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Oz Weather Plus or VMGD have ads?
Neither Oz Weather Plus nor VMGD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Oz Weather Plus or VMGD?
Oz Weather Plus ships an update every 3 weeks, and VMGD every 5 weeks. Most recently, Oz Weather Plus was updated on October 15, 2026 and VMGD on October 11, 2026.

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