# Hello Weather vs Moonlitt

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Hello Weather at 9.6K against Moonlitt's 940. Hello Weather also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Moonlitt's advantage is device support (5 vs 3). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hello Weather sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Moonlitt sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Hello Weather against 4.7 for Moonlitt. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hello Weather has 9.6K ratings behind it against 940, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Hello Weather's written reviews are positive against 69% of Moonlitt's.

Hello Weather ships an update every 2 weeks, Moonlitt every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hello Weather | Moonlitt |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (9.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hello-weather/id978393692/reviews) | [4.7 (940 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moonlitt-moon-phase-tracker/id6444718902/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.6K** | 940 |
| Positive reviews | **75.6% of reviews** | 68.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #135 | **#101** |
| Size | 314 MB | 191 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Electric Dream Machine LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1122168340) | [Flipping Hues Srls](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625556448) |

## What reviewers say

### Hello Weather

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

**Currently charting:** #135 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


### Moonlitt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moonlitt-moon-phase-tracker/id6444718902)

**Currently charting:** #101 Top Free · Weather, #169 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Track the lunar cycle with a comprehensive calendar and real-time moon position data. Visualize the moon's path in AR, receive notifications for key lunar events, and explore lunar traditions and eclipses.

**Highlights:** Lunar cycle tracking, Moonrise and moonset times, Augmented reality moon visualization, Moon compass for location, Eclipse visibility maps, Lunar tradition information, Customizable notifications

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Moonlitt PRO – Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Moonlitt PRO – Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Bundle – Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Moonlitt PRO – Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Moonlitt PRO – Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Moonlitt PRO – Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Bundle – Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Moonlitt PRO – Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |
| Moonlitt PRO – Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hello Weather free?

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

### Is Moonlitt free?

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

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

Hello Weather and Moonlitt are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 9.6K and 940 ratings respectively.

### Do Hello Weather or Moonlitt have ads?

Neither Hello Weather nor Moonlitt shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hello Weather or Moonlitt?

Hello Weather ships an update every 2 weeks, and Moonlitt every 11 days. Most recently, Hello Weather was updated on October 21, 2026 and Moonlitt on October 18, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Hello Weather or Moonlitt?

Hello Weather currently peaks at #135 in the App Store charts, and Moonlitt at #101. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*