# Hello Weather vs Laundry Timer

The clearest difference is ads: Hello Weather at none against Laundry Timer's shown. Hello Weather also leads on ratings volume (9.5K vs 19) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks). Laundry Timer's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (92% vs 75%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and Laundry Timer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Laundry Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hello Weather has 9.5K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Hello Weather's written reviews are positive against 92% of Laundry Timer's.

Hello Weather ships an update every 9 days, Laundry Timer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hello Weather | Laundry Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (9.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hello-weather/id978393692/reviews) | **[5.0 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laundry-timer-drying-times/id6444082143/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.5K** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | 75.5% of reviews | **91.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#84** | — |
| Size | 313 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Electric Dream Machine LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1122168340) | [Edward Hesketh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1484725752) |

## What reviewers say

### Hello Weather

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

**Currently charting:** #84 Top Grossing · Weather, #202 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


### Laundry Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laundry-timer-drying-times/id6444082143)

This weather app estimates outdoor drying times for laundry based on local conditions. It helps plan the best times and days to hang clothes, considering temperature, humidity, and wind. Receive notifications when laundry is estimated to be dry and warnings about adverse weather.

**Highlights:** Drying time estimates based on weather, Multiple timers for different fabric types, 3-day drying rate forecast (upgradable to 7), Future drying time predictions, Drying completion notifications, Adverse weather warnings, Drying progress charts

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Laundry Timer Pro | $2.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hello Weather free?

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

### Is Laundry Timer free?

Laundry Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hello Weather or Laundry Timer?

Laundry Timer is rated higher. Hello Weather averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9.5K ratings, while Laundry Timer averages 5.0 from 19 ratings.

### Do Hello Weather or Laundry Timer have ads?

Laundry Timer shows ads; Hello Weather does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hello Weather or Laundry Timer?

Hello Weather ships an update every 9 days, and Laundry Timer every 6 weeks. Most recently, Hello Weather was updated on October 3, 2026 and Laundry Timer on September 30, 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.*