# Weather mini vs Solstice

The clearest difference is rating: Solstice at 4.8 against Weather mini's 4.3. Solstice also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 60%) and ratings volume (82 vs 20). Weather mini's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and chart position (#197 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Weather mini sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Solstice sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Solstice holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 82 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Weather mini's written reviews are positive against 85% of Solstice's.

Weather mini ships an update every 5 days, Solstice every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Weather mini | Solstice |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-mini-trip-forecasts/id892589817/reviews) | **[4.8 (82 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solstice/id1547580907/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **82** |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **85.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#197** | — |
| Size | 118 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kai Luo](https://appshunter.io/developer/344176636) | [Dan Eden](https://appshunter.io/developer/508167369) |

## What reviewers say

### Weather mini

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-mini-trip-forecasts/id892589817)

**Currently charting:** #197 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

This app offers beautiful weather illustrations and detailed forecasts for the next 10 days. It includes trip forecasts powered by Apple Intelligence and customizable widgets for your devices. An optional subscription unlocks expanded features.

**Highlights:** Delightful weather illustrations, AI-powered trip forecasts, 10-day detailed hourly forecasts, Multi-city support, Home Screen and desktop widgets, Live Dock icon

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.49 | per month |
| Monthly (Family) | $2.49 | per month |
| Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| Yearly (Family) | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $38.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime (Family) | $89.99 | one-time |


### Solstice

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solstice/id1547580907)

Track daily daylight changes in your location and see monthly projections. Explore daylight variations across different global locations and over time. Receive notifications and use widgets to stay informed about upcoming daylight.

**Highlights:** Daily daylight change comparison, Monthly daylight projections, Time Travel feature, Multi-location comparison, Daily notifications, Widgets

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $5.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Beautiful and clean design
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 💡 Informative and detailed data
- 🚀 Fast and seamless performance
- 🎁 Free and privacy-respecting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Widgets not displaying correctly
- 🐛 Notifications not sending
- 🐛 Inaccurate information (longest/shortest days inverted)
- 🐛 App hangs on cold open

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when sliding bar
- App crashes when holding any location
- Square widget displays white square with grey bars only
- Widget options not showing
- Lock screen widget progress ring shows incorrect progress

**Requested features**

- Add a month view
- Add equinox measurements and widgets
- Remember multiple locations
- Compare data for two places on the same screen
- Add automatic push notifications for sunset


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Weather mini free?

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

### Is Solstice free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Weather mini or Solstice?

Solstice is rated higher. Weather mini averages 4.3 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Solstice averages 4.8 from 82 ratings.

### Do Weather mini or Solstice have ads?

Neither Weather mini nor Solstice shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Weather mini or Solstice?

Weather mini ships an update every 5 days, and Solstice every 2 months. Most recently, Weather mini was updated on November 1, 2026 and Solstice on November 3, 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.*