# Local Weather. vs Hello Weather

The clearest difference is rating: Hello Weather at 4.7 against Local Weather.'s 1.0. Hello Weather also leads on ratings volume (9.6K vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Local Weather.'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hello Weather sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Local Weather. asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hello Weather holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hello Weather has 9.6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Local Weather. ships an update every 6 weeks, Hello Weather every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Local Weather. | Hello Weather |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/local-weather/id950280402/reviews) | **[4.7 (9.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hello-weather/id978393692/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **9.6K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 75.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#88** |
| Size | 6 MB | 314 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [margaret kovatch](https://appshunter.io/developer/1039651981) | [Electric Dream Machine LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1122168340) |

## 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


### Hello Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hello-weather/id978393692)

**Currently charting:** #88 Top Grossing · Weather, #181 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Get beautiful, trustworthy weather forecasts with hyperlocal real-time updates. Easily understand current conditions and future predictions with a joyful, information-rich design. Access detailed charts and radar, all customizable to your preferences.

**Highlights:** Information-rich design, Detailed data charts, Multiple data providers, Human-readable weather stats, Customizable layout and appearance, Widgets and Apple Watch app, Built-in radar

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly Family | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Family | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Family | $29.99 | per year |
| Hello Weather Pro Lifetime | $44.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime (Family) | $149.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate weather data
- 👍 Clean, intuitive interface
- 🔒 Respects user privacy
- 🌓 Customizable dark/light mode
- 💡 Multiple weather data sources

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Slow widget/complication updates
- 💰 Subscription-only for advanced features
- 🌍 Limited international data sources
- 🌧 Inconsistent precipitation forecasting

**Reported bugs**

- Location detection issues
- Radar tab not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Moon phase information
- Precipitation amount details
- Severe weather notifications
- Expanded international data sources


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Local Weather. free?

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

### Is Hello Weather free?

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

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

Hello Weather is rated higher. Local Weather. averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Hello Weather averages 4.7 from 9.6K ratings.

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

Neither Local Weather. nor Hello Weather shows ads.

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

Local Weather. ships an update every 6 weeks, and Hello Weather every 2 weeks. Most recently, Local Weather. was updated on October 8, 2026 and Hello Weather on October 26, 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.*