# Celsius 2 vs Instant Weather

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Celsius 2 | Instant Weather |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/celsius-2/id966606737/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instant-weather/id1495672013/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **69.6% of reviews** | 65.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.3** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Flipwire](https://appshunter.io/developer/404309629) | [Instant Weather Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/886538621) |

## What reviewers say

### Celsius 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/celsius-2/id966606737)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip Jar Subscription | $0.49 | per month |
| Nice Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Kind Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Generous Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Amazing Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Astonishing Tip | $19.99 | one-time |


### Instant Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instant-weather/id1495672013)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Extended Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Upgrade Yearly | $4.99 | per year |
| IW Pro Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Extended Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| IW Pro Yearly | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*