# Weather mini vs Weathercaster

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Weathercaster at 96% against Weather mini's 60%. Weathercaster also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). Weather mini's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks) and chart position (#190 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Weather mini sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Weathercaster sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Weathercaster holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 51 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Weather mini's written reviews are positive against 96% of Weathercaster's.

Weather mini ships an update every 5 days, Weathercaster every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Weather mini | Weathercaster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-mini-trip-forecasts/id892589817/reviews) | **[4.7 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weathercaster-visual-weather/id6742910513/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 22 | **51** |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **95.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#190** | — |
| Size | 118 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kai Luo](https://appshunter.io/developer/344176636) | [Catspaw Systems LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/412342440) |

## What reviewers say

### Weather mini

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

**Currently charting:** #190 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 |


### Weathercaster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weathercaster-visual-weather/id6742910513)

Visualize weather data with intuitive charts for precise forecasting. Understand temperature, wind, precipitation, and more at a glance, ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and professionals. Offers offline access and detailed historical data.

**Highlights:** Chart-based weather visualization, Detailed temperature, wind, and precipitation data, Offline forecast access, Past weather history view, Home Screen widget and Apple Watch app, Shareable forecast charts, Hurricane tracking

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Six Month Pro Subscription | $6.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual Pro Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro Upgrade | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Excellent weather data visualization
- 🗺️ Detailed forecasts for remote locations
- 🧭 Helpful for planning outdoor activities
- 🤖 Responsive and friendly developers
- 🔍 Comprehensive weather information at a glance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Potential monetization issues
- 🔒 Limited app functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- Free trial period
- More affordable pricing options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Weather mini free?

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

### Is Weathercaster free?

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

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

Weathercaster is rated higher. Weather mini averages 4.4 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Weathercaster averages 4.7 from 51 ratings.

### Do Weather mini or Weathercaster have ads?

Neither Weather mini nor Weathercaster shows ads.

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

Weather mini ships an update every 5 days, and Weathercaster every 2 weeks. Most recently, Weather mini was updated on November 6, 2026 and Weathercaster on November 8, 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.*