# WeathAware Plus vs Astrospheric

The clearest difference is price: Astrospheric at Free against WeathAware Plus's $2.99. Astrospheric also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (88% vs 63%). WeathAware Plus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On update cadence, ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Astrospheric holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Astrospheric has 453 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of WeathAware Plus's written reviews are positive against 88% of Astrospheric's.

WeathAware Plus ships an update every 4 weeks, Astrospheric every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WeathAware Plus | Astrospheric |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.4 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weathaware-plus/id922865354/reviews) | **[4.8 (453 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astrospheric/id1166046863/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **453** |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | **87.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | #167 | **#77** |
| Size | 17 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **9.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eddie Barber](https://appshunter.io/developer/521551162) | [Daniel Fiordalis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1166046862) |

## What reviewers say

### WeathAware Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weathaware-plus/id922865354)

**Currently charting:** #167 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

This app alerts you to immediate danger from National Weather Service severe weather warnings. It can monitor warnings for your location and up to ten contacts, ensuring you know when storms could affect you and your loved ones.

**Highlights:** Immediate severe weather danger alerts, National Weather Service warning display, Monitor own location, Monitor up to 10 contacts' locations, Real-time warning issuance

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Astrospheric

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

**Currently charting:** #77 Top Grossing · Weather, #187 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 WeathAware Plus free?

WeathAware Plus costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Astrospheric free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WeathAware Plus or Astrospheric?

Astrospheric is rated higher. WeathAware Plus averages 4.4 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Astrospheric averages 4.8 from 453 ratings.

### Do WeathAware Plus or Astrospheric have ads?

Neither WeathAware Plus nor Astrospheric shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WeathAware Plus or Astrospheric?

WeathAware Plus ships an update every 4 weeks, and Astrospheric every 3 weeks. Most recently, WeathAware Plus was updated on September 25, 2026 and Astrospheric on September 23, 2026.

### Which is more popular, WeathAware Plus or Astrospheric?

WeathAware Plus currently peaks at #167 in the App Store charts, and Astrospheric at #77. 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.*