# Weather Clock Widget vs HeyWeather

The clearest difference is ads: HeyWeather at none against Weather Clock Widget's shown. HeyWeather also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Weather Clock Widget's advantage is iOS requirement (15 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Weather Clock Widget sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and HeyWeather sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Weather Clock Widget against 4.5 for HeyWeather. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.5K and 5.9K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Weather Clock Widget's written reviews are positive against 82% of HeyWeather's.

Weather Clock Widget ships an update every 2 months, HeyWeather every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Weather Clock Widget | HeyWeather |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-clock-widget/id925334909/reviews)** | [4.5 (5.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heyweather-weather-forecast/id1532052012/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2.5K | **5.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **88.7% of reviews** | 82.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 215 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Elecont LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/401533969) | [GCO Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1350106258) |

## What reviewers say

### Weather Clock Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-clock-widget/id925334909)

Display a smart, animated clock with hour-by-hour weather forecasts directly on your home screen. Get essential weather information at a glance, personalize your devices, and even share live weather updates.

**Highlights:** Live Weather Clock widget, Hour-by-hour weather forecast, Home screen and lock screen integration, Apple Watch app and complications, Customizable themes and icon sets, iMessage Weather app, Siri support

**Features:** Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Apple Watch app | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app
- 🚀 Accurate
- 👍 Beautiful design
- 👍 Simple and functional
- 👍 Informative

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Can't get it to work
- 🐛 Ads block the screen
- 🐛 Inaccurate weather information
- 🐛 Widget doesn't work
- 🐛 Clock shows wrong time

**Reported bugs**

- Widget loses time
- Weather information is inaccurate
- App shows sun at night in wrong hemisphere

**Requested features**

- Show weather readings for early morning hours
- Add sunrise/sunset times
- Allow custom background or color options
- Ability to pin the widget to the home screen
- Add more location options


### HeyWeather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heyweather-weather-forecast/id1532052012)

Get personalized weather forecasts with customizable widgets and real-time notifications. Explore detailed radar maps, air quality, and astronomical data. Offers extended forecasts and supports multiple languages.

**Highlights:** 16-day daily and 400-hour hourly forecasts, Interactive radar and weather maps, Customizable home and lock screen widgets, Apple Watch app with complications, Real-time precipitation Live Activity, Air Quality Index (AQI) forecasts, Sunrise, sunset, and moon phase data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HeyWeather Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Plan (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Plan (3 Months) | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium Plan (Annual) | $34.99 | per year |
| Family Premium Plan (Annual) | $39.99 | per year |
| HeyWeather Annually | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Unlock | $119.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Lovely design and aesthetics
- 👍 Customizable widgets
- 🌐 Accurate weather information
- 💡 Useful weather details (humidity, wind, etc.)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Excessive paywall for customization
- 🐛 Inconsistent widget behavior and updates
- 🔍 Inaccurate weather data in some cases
- 📍 Location issues (wrong city shown)

**Reported bugs**

- Widget not updating with current weather
- Hourly forecast text getting cut off
- Pressure data not displaying correctly

**Requested features**

- Add precipitation percentage to widgets
- Improve readability of text in light/dark mode
- Allow more free color/theme customization options
- Implement weather radar functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Weather Clock Widget free?

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

### Is HeyWeather free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Weather Clock Widget or HeyWeather?

Weather Clock Widget is rated higher. Weather Clock Widget averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while HeyWeather averages 4.5 from 5.9K ratings.

### Do Weather Clock Widget or HeyWeather have ads?

Weather Clock Widget shows ads; HeyWeather does not.

### Which is updated more often, Weather Clock Widget or HeyWeather?

Weather Clock Widget ships an update every 2 months, and HeyWeather every 3 weeks. Most recently, Weather Clock Widget was updated on November 9, 2026 and HeyWeather on November 9, 2026.

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