# Madeira Weather vs Astrospheric

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Astrospheric at 87% against Madeira Weather's 25%. Astrospheric also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (4.8 vs 4.0). Madeira Weather's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and chart position (#16 vs #88). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Astrospheric is free to download; Madeira Weather costs $0.99 up front. Astrospheric sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Madeira Weather asks for nothing beyond the download.

Astrospheric holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Astrospheric has 484 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Madeira Weather's written reviews are positive against 87% of Astrospheric's.

Madeira Weather ships an update every 4 months, Astrospheric every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Madeira Weather | Astrospheric |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/madeira-weather/id778610321/reviews) | **[4.8 (484 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astrospheric/id1166046863/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **484** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **86.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | **#16** | #88 |
| Size | 35 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AGENCIA REGIONAL PARA O DESENVOLVIMENTO DA INVESTIGACAO, TECNOLOGIA E INOVACAO - ASSOCIACAO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1543179793) | [Daniel Fiordalis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1166046862) |

## What reviewers say

### Madeira Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/madeira-weather/id778610321)

**Currently charting:** #16 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

Get detailed weather forecasts for the Madeira Archipelago, including specific locations and high-resolution models. View forecasts on a map, access hourly predictions for up to three days, and check satellite imagery. Save favorite locations for quick access.

**Highlights:** Forecasts in a map view, Browse forecasts by locality, Detailed weather information, Save favorite locations, Satellite images of Madeira, Hourly forecasts up to 3 days

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Astrospheric

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astrospheric/id1166046863)

**Currently charting:** #88 Top Grossing · Weather, #132 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

This app offers advanced weather forecasting and astronomical data for stargazers and astrophotographers. It provides detailed hourly forecasts, cloud and sky transparency reports, and alerts for celestial events. It also includes tools for astronomical societies and offline site setup.

**Highlights:** 84-hour hourly weather forecast, Ensemble cloud forecast, Kp index for Aurora, ISS flyover paths, Integrated smoke forecast, Sky and ground data, Rise and set times, Solar and Lunar eclipse data

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Astrospheric Pro Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Astrospheric Pro Subscription | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Precision tool for astrophotography
- 🔍 Detailed weather forecasts
- ⭐ Accurate and reliable
- 💻 Comprehensive data and features
- 📊 Helpful for planning observing sessions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional inaccurate forecasts
- 🔍 Missing some weather data (e.g. wind)
- 💰 Subscription required for full functionality
- 🔌 Compatibility issues on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing or not loading on some devices
- Inconsistent temperature and wind data

**Requested features**

- Notification system for clear skies
- Widgets for quick access to data
- More detailed transparency and seeing data
- Ability to flip east and west in the app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Madeira Weather free?

Madeira Weather costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Astrospheric free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Madeira Weather or Astrospheric?

Astrospheric is rated higher. Madeira Weather averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Astrospheric averages 4.8 from 484 ratings.

### Do Madeira Weather or Astrospheric have ads?

Neither Madeira Weather nor Astrospheric shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Madeira Weather or Astrospheric?

Madeira Weather ships an update every 4 months, and Astrospheric every 2 weeks. Most recently, Madeira Weather was updated on November 6, 2026 and Astrospheric on November 6, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Madeira Weather or Astrospheric?

Madeira Weather currently peaks at #16 in the App Store charts, and Astrospheric at #88. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*