# Local Weather. vs Weather Witch

The clearest difference is rating: Weather Witch at 4.5 against Local Weather.'s 1.0. Weather Witch also leads on ratings volume (65 vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). Local Weather.'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Weather Witch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Local Weather. asks for nothing beyond the download.

Weather Witch holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Weather Witch has 65 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Local Weather. ships an update every 6 weeks, Weather Witch fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Local Weather. | Weather Witch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/local-weather/id950280402/reviews) | **[4.5 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-witch/id1589806429/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **65** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [margaret kovatch](https://appshunter.io/developer/1039651981) | [Spicy Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/299136020) |

## What reviewers say

### Local Weather.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/local-weather/id950280402)

Get essential weather information like temperature, humidity, and pressure for any location worldwide. This app provides daily forecasts and keeps you updated on current conditions with a simple, one-touch interface.

**Highlights:** Worldwide weather information, Temperature, humidity, and pressure, Daily forecasts, Current weather conditions, One-touch access, Supports iPhone and iPad

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Weather Witch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-witch/id1589806429)

Get real-time weather updates, detailed hourly and 7-day forecasts, and severe weather alerts. Customize your home screen with various widget styles and personalize your experience with multiple locations and units.

**Highlights:** Real-time weather updates, Customizable home screen widgets, Detailed hourly and 7-day forecasts, Severe weather alerts, Intuitive user interface, Personalization options

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Local Weather. free?

Local Weather. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Weather Witch free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Local Weather. or Weather Witch?

Weather Witch is rated higher. Local Weather. averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Weather Witch averages 4.5 from 65 ratings.

### Do Local Weather. or Weather Witch have ads?

Weather Witch shows ads; Local Weather. does not.

### Which is updated more often, Local Weather. or Weather Witch?

Local Weather. ships an update every 6 weeks, and Weather Witch fortnightly. Most recently, Local Weather. was updated on November 1, 2026 and Weather Witch 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.*