# BloomSky Weather vs #WEATHER

The clearest difference is rating: #WEATHER at 4.7 against BloomSky Weather's 2.2. #WEATHER also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 29%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). BloomSky Weather's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. #WEATHER sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. BloomSky Weather asks for nothing beyond the download.

#WEATHER holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 110 and 71 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of BloomSky Weather's written reviews are positive against 67% of #WEATHER's.

BloomSky Weather ships an update every 6 weeks, #WEATHER every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BloomSky Weather | #WEATHER |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (110 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloomsky-weather/id978094420/reviews) | **[4.7 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather/id1607069659/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **110** | 71 |
| Positive reviews | 29.1% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [天津瞰天科技有限责任公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1345823767) | [Best Weather Apps sp zoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1690003104) |

## What reviewers say

### BloomSky Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloomsky-weather/id978094420)

See live weather through real-time images and time-lapses from a global network of weather cameras. Get accurate, local reports with visual data and forecasts. Explore conditions at popular locations worldwide.

**Highlights:** Live weather reporting, Real-time camera images, Time-lapse videos, Local weather forecasts, Interactive weather map, Favorite weather stations

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📸 Excellent time-lapse video capture feature
- 🎥 High-quality sky camera and imagery
- 🌍 Community feature to view other weather stations
- 📊 Real-time weather data collection
- ⚡ Reliable hardware performance (when functional)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💀 Company appears defunct/out of business
- 🔌 Complete service shutdown without notice
- 📱 App crashes frequently and is unstable
- ❌ Core features no longer functional (time-lapse, live photos)
- 🚫 No customer support or communication

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when viewing time-lapse videos
- App hangs after entering login credentials
- WiFi connection drops after updates
- Time-lapse feature completely non-functional
- Live photo feed not updating or showing stale data

**Requested features**

- Historical weather data and graphs
- iPad-specific app version
- Apple Watch app
- Apple TV app improvements
- Data export functionality


### #WEATHER

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather/id1607069659)

Get hyper-local, up-to-date weather information with current conditions, detailed hourly and extended forecasts, and severe weather alerts. Track multiple locations with visually appealing icons and backgrounds.

**Highlights:** Current weather conditions, Hourly and extended forecasts, Multiple location tracking, Severe weather alerts, Visually appealing weather icons

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Live Radar Service | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Radar Service | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Weather service | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BloomSky Weather free?

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

### Is #WEATHER free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BloomSky Weather or #WEATHER?

#WEATHER is rated higher. BloomSky Weather averages 2.2 out of 5 from 110 ratings, while #WEATHER averages 4.7 from 71 ratings.

### Do BloomSky Weather or #WEATHER have ads?

#WEATHER shows ads; BloomSky Weather does not.

### Which is updated more often, BloomSky Weather or #WEATHER?

BloomSky Weather ships an update every 6 weeks, and #WEATHER every 2 weeks. Most recently, BloomSky Weather was updated on November 1, 2026 and #WEATHER 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.*