# Hello Weather vs Minimal Weather

The clearest difference is rating: Hello Weather at 4.7 against Minimal Weather's 3.5. Hello Weather also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 33%) and ratings volume (9.6K vs 2). Minimal Weather's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and iOS requirement (15.4 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. Minimal Weather asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hello Weather holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hello Weather has 9.6K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Hello Weather's written reviews are positive against 33% of Minimal Weather's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hello Weather | Minimal Weather |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (9.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hello-weather/id978393692/reviews)** | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minimal-weather/id1640216968/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.6K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **75.6% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#107** | — |
| Size | 314 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Electric Dream Machine LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1122168340) | [Himanshu Matharu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1640216970) |

## What reviewers say

### Hello Weather

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

**Currently charting:** #107 Top Grossing · 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


### Minimal Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minimal-weather/id1640216968)

This app provides essential weather information without unnecessary clutter. It displays current temperature and conditions using your location, powered by OpenWeather. The code is open-source for community contributions.

**Highlights:** Essential weather information, Current temperature display, Weather conditions, Location-based forecasts, Open-source code

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hello Weather free?

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

### Is Minimal Weather free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hello Weather or Minimal Weather?

Hello Weather is rated higher. Hello Weather averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9.6K ratings, while Minimal Weather averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Hello Weather or Minimal Weather have ads?

Neither Hello Weather nor Minimal Weather shows ads.

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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.*