# Weather by Tinybop > A kid's meteorology app Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1076985045](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1076985045) ## Overview - **ID:** `id1076985045` - **Platform:** Apple - **Type:** Apple app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** Tinybop Inc. - **Category:** Education - **Rating:** 4.20 / 5 (50 ratings) - **Version:** 1.1.0 - **Last updated:** 2022-12-07 - **First published:** 2016-02-24 - **Size:** 222 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-19 - **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/weather-by-tinybop/id1076985045) - **Website:** [http://tinybop.com](http://tinybop.com/) - **Privacy policy:** [http://tinybop.com/privacy](http://tinybop.com/privacy) ## Description Children's meteorology! Learn about the science of weather including rain, tornados, snow, hurricanes, and more! Explore the science of the skies! "This app is truly delightful, unraveling the science behind rain and shine with gorgeous and responsive models." — Geeks with Junior "Definitely worth a download." — Cult of Mac Dive into a cloud and see what it’s made of. Make it rain, make it snow, or make a thunderstorm. Whirl a tornado or a hurricane. Play with sun, air, water, temperature, wind, and precipitation. Discover the signs that tell you what it’s going to be like outside today. Weather is an interactive model. Kids play and learn about the atmospheric forces that make the weather and affect us everyday. Weather is No. 6 in Tinybop’s Explorer’s Library series, designed for curious kids ages 4+ to dive deep into big ideas. The apps in this series have won Best of the App Store, App Store Editors’ Choice, Parents’ Choice, and Children's Technology Review Editor’s Choice awards. Features: + Explore the elements of weather heat, water, and air in interactive scenes. + Each scene includes detailed close-ups and infographics. + See the invisible at work: study water and ice molecules and hot and cold air particles. + Experiment with extreme weather! + See how extreme weather effects the environment. + Create hurricanes and tornados. + Jump inside a cloud! Combine droplets or ice crystals to create rain and snow. + Draw clouds and see how they change at different altitudes. + Change the temperature. See how hot and cold affect precipitation, plants, and pets. + Learn new vocabulary in 40+ languages with interactive labels. + Sophisticated sound design rewards experimentation. + Original artwork by Jasu Hu. + Intuitive, safe, and kid-friendly design. + Entertaining for kids and adults alike. FREE handbook Our expert-reviewed handbook is full of facts, interaction hints, and discussion questions to support learning in this app, in the classroom, or at home. Download in your app or at: http://tinybop.com/handbooks. Privacy policy We take your and your child’s privacy very seriously. We do not collect or share personal information about your child, nor do we allow any third-party advertising. When the camera, microphone, and other services are used within an app, your information is neither collected nor distributed outside of the app. Read our complete privacy policy at tinybop.com. Tinybop, Inc. is a Brooklyn-based studio of designers, engineers, and artists. We make toys for tomorrow. We’re all over the internet. Visit us: www.tinybop.com Follow us: twitter.com/tinybop Like us: facebook.com/tinybop Peek behind the scenes: instagram.com/tinybop We love hearing your stories! If you have ideas, or something isn’t working as you expect it to, please contact us: hi@tinybop.com. Psst! It's not Tiny Bop, or Tiny Bob, or Tiny Pop. It's Tinybop. ## Rankings - #181,551 — Overall ## Review summary Weather by Tinybop is praised for its educational content and beautiful, engaging visuals, with kids and families especially enjoying the interactive weather features (clouds, tornadoes). However, multiple users report stability problems, including crashes and startup failures, and some express concern over value and refunds. There are occasional requests to maintain compatibility with older iOS versions. Overall, the app excels in learning and design but suffers from reliability issues that impact user experience. ### Pros - Educational weather content that helps kids learn. - Beautiful visuals and artwork that appeal to children. - Engaging, hands-on weather features (cloud drawing, tornadoes, wind) that encourage exploration. - Kids and families love the app and enjoy open-ended play. ### Cons - Frequent crashes and startup failures; the app often won't open or gets stuck on startup. - Perceived poor value due to stability issues, with some users requesting refunds. - Requests to maintain compatibility with older iOS versions (iOS 12) indicate ongoing compatibility concerns. ## Similar extensions and apps - [Weather for Kids Play & Learn](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1639928514) — 4.30 / 5 - [My Weather - For Kids](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id947134111) — 4.50 / 5 - [MarcoPolo Weather](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id905425870) — 4.50 / 5 - [Tinyclouds Weather](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1365290938) — 4.30 / 5 - [The Earth by Tinybop](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1001247878) — 4.30 / 5 - [Weather Puzzles for Toddlers and Pre-K - Science for Kids! 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