Comparison

Celsius 2 vs Instant Weather

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Celsius 2

Get the most accurate weather information for Canada with this app. It provides current conditions, forecasts, and weather warnings directly from Environment Canada, with radar images and customizable notifications.

Highlights
  • Environment Canada data
  • Current conditions
  • 24-hour and 7-day forecasts
  • Weather warnings
  • Radar images
  • GPS-based location
Features
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Celsius 2 is the must have weather application for all Canadians. All data is sourced from the data available from Environment Canada so that you always have the most accurate information in your pocket. * Current conditions including wind, humidity dew point, visibility, pressure, sunrise and sunset. * 24 hour forecast information. * 7 day forecast information. * Weather warning information * Receive notifications for latest weather warnings when issued by Environment Canada. * Radar images from Environment Canada. * Today Widget * Force Touch support * Automatically load the nearest city using your devices GPS Signal. * Simple, Fast, and Friendly. If you enjoy using Celsius 2, please leave us a review. If you have any questions, problems or suggestions, please use the Feedback button within the Settings menu to send us an email. An optional auto-renewing Tip Jar subscription is available for $0.49 per month (price varies by territory). Payments will be charged to your iTunes Account after confirmation. Subscriptions are automatically renewed unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the subscription period. Accounts will be charged for subscription renewals within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed in your iTunes Account’s Settings after purchasing. Celsius' privacy policy is available at: https://celsiusapp.ca/privacy Celsius' terms of service is available at: https://celsiusapp.ca/terms Please note, Celsius 2 only provides weather reports for Canadian cities that are monitored by Environment Canada.

About

Instant Weather

This app provides comprehensive weather forecasts by combining official alerts, custom severe weather updates, and community-sourced reports. It offers detailed hourly and daily forecasts, radar data, and the ability to report weather conditions. Users can choose between a free, ad-supported version or a subscription for an ad-free experience and enhanced radar features.

Highlights
  • Government Weather Alerts
  • Custom Severe Weather Updates
  • 15 Day Forecast
  • Hourly & Minute Forecasts
  • Past & Future Radar
  • Report Weather
  • Community Weather Reports
Features
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Introducing our brand new Instant Weather™ app! IMPORTANT: Instant Weather Inc. is not a government agency. We are not affiliated with and not claiming to represent any government agency. More on this and our Terms of use and Privacy Policy at the bottom. Instant Weather™ helps keep you safe, keep you dry, and save you time. By combining top-tier weather data, government weather alerts, our custom severe weather updates, and the detailed reports from the most passionate weather community on social media, we are able to provide you with the best possible forecast. -------------------- Free version: - Instant Weather Alerts - Custom Severe Weather Updates (Instant Updates™) - Accurate Current Conditions - 15 Day Forecast - 15 Day Hourly Forecast - Past & Future Radar (30 min past - 1.5 hour future) - Report Weather feature - Ads -------------------- "Upgrade" Subscription: - *No ads - Our new smooth mosaic radar! (30 min past - 12 hour future) - Custom Severe Weather Updates (Instant Updates™) - Instant Weather Alerts - Accurate Current Conditions - 15 Day Forecast - 15 Day Hourly Forecast - Report Weather feature -------------------- "Extended" Subscription: - *No ads - Our new, ground breaking smooth radar! (2 hours past - 48 hours future) - Custom Severe Weather Updates (Instant Updates™) - Instant Weather Alerts - Accurate Current Conditions - 15 Day Forecast - 10 Day Hourly Forecast - 6.5 Hour Minute Forecast - Report Weather -------------------- IW Pro Subscription: - Everything in "Extended" subscription - Advanced professional radar suite - 50 frames of animation - Single/Swipe/Dual/Triple/Quad modes - IW StormRisk Beta (Severe percentages on storms) - First ever Canadian SRV (Storm Relative Velocity) - First ever Canadian storm tracks - Fastest raw Canadian radar data available - And so much more! Please join our Facebook tester group at https://Facebook.com/groups/InstantWeatherApp to share bugs and feedback with all testers, and to learn about the latest updates that we're working on! A huge thanks to all those who have supported us over the years and have made this all possible! If you have any questions or concerns, please email us at help@InstantWeather.ca Thank you, - Adam, Teresa and the IW team Terms of use: https://InstantWeatherInc.com/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://InstantWeatherInc.com/privacy-policy DISCLAIMER: "Instant Weather Inc." collects and displays weather alerts, forecast data and radar data from Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) and the National Weather Service (NWS). However, "Instant Weather Inc." is NOT a government agency. We are also NOT affiliated with and NOT claiming to represent any government agency. We are an independent organization made up of several meteorologists, experienced severe weather forecasters and weather enthusiasts. By using our app, services, or any associated content, you implicitly agree to use the services and data available as is with no warranty issued or implied and should be used for informational purposes only. Any use of this data for decision making processes is done at the sole risk of the end user. To learn more, please view our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. And if you have further questions, please email us directly at help@InstantWeather.ca - Thank you!

Screenshots

Celsius 23 screens
Instant Weather4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Celsius 2 at none against Instant Weather's shown. Celsius 2 also leads on iOS requirement (10.3 vs 15.0). Instant Weather's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 7 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Celsius 2 sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and Instant Weather sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Celsius 2 against 5.0 for Instant Weather. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Celsius 2's written reviews are positive against 66% of Instant Weather's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Celsius 2 ships an update every 7 months, Instant Weather every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Celsius 2 versus Instant Weather: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCelsius 2Instant Weather
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews69.6% of reviews — better65.7% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.3 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFlipwireInstant Weather Inc.

Customer experience

Celsius 2

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive69.6%
Neutral8.7%
Negative21.7%

Instant Weather

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews140 reviews
Positive65.7%
Neutral9.3%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Celsius 2

Subscriptions1
  • Tip Jar Subscription$0.491 Month
One-time5
  • Nice Tip$0.99
  • Kind Tip$2.99
  • Generous Tip$4.99
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  • Amazing Tip$9.99
  • Astonishing Tip$19.99
6 purchases

Instant Weather

Subscriptions6
  • Upgrade Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Extended Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Upgrade Yearly$4.991 Year
Show 3 more
  • IW Pro Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Extended Yearly$9.991 Year
  • IW Pro Yearly$79.991 Year

Questions

Is Celsius 2 free?
Celsius 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Instant Weather free?
Instant Weather is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Celsius 2 or Instant Weather?
Celsius 2 and Instant Weather are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Celsius 2 or Instant Weather have ads?
Instant Weather shows ads; Celsius 2 does not.
Which is updated more often, Celsius 2 or Instant Weather?
Celsius 2 ships an update every 7 months, and Instant Weather every 10 days. Most recently, Celsius 2 was updated on October 8, 2026 and Instant Weather on October 27, 2026.

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