# Pixel Weather - Forecast

> Retro Style Weather Forecast

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1278650505](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1278650505)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1278650505`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** 涛 吴
- **Category:** Weather
- **Rating:** 4.40 / 5 (115 ratings)
- **Version:** 7.0.3
- **Last updated:** 2024-03-25
- **First published:** 2017-09-07
- **Size:** 102 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pixel-weather-forecast/id1278650505)
- **Website:** [https://woo-interactive.com](https://woo-interactive.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.woo-interactive.com/privacy/pixelweather.html](https://www.woo-interactive.com/privacy/pixelweather.html)

## Description

Pixel Weather - Forecast is a retro pixel-style weather extension for Chrome. It shows current conditions, hourly and 10-day forecasts, air quality data, and supports global cities and POI weather with Celsius/Fahrenheit unit switching.

Designed with a cute pixel UI, it provides quick location details and a lightweight, browser-friendly weather experience in your browser.

## Rankings

- #131,026 — Overall

## Review summary

Pixel Weather stands out for its retro 8-bit pixel aesthetic and accurate weather data delivered in a clean, minimalist UI, with a fun, nostalgic feel. However, users repeatedly report stability issues (crashes/loading failures, especially on watches), feature gaps (dew point, wind, pressure; sunrise/sunset; main-index customization; map/hourly widget), and watch integration problems (unusable watch app, no complications). Time format consistency and transparency about air-quality data sources are also common concerns. Overall, strong visuals and data, but reliability and feature gaps hinder broader adoption.

### Pros

- Distinctive retro 8-bit pixel design and vibe that many users love
- Weather data is accurate and reliable
- Clean, minimalist interface that’s pleasant and easy to use
- Fun, nostalgic feel that makes checking the weather enjoyable
- Compact, glanceable presentation of key data on a scrollable index

### Cons

- Stability issues: app crashes or fails to load on iPhone and Apple Watch (spinners, blue screens)
- Missing or hard-to-access data and customization: dew point, wind gusts, barometric pressure; sunrise/sunset times; inability to customize main index or add data; lack of a weather map or hourly widget
- Poor/watch integration: watch app often unusable (blue screen), no watch complications disponible
- Time format problems: 24-hour clock used by default; requests for 12-hour format (some updates address this)
- Air quality data transparency: unclear data sources/location of sensors for AQI

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1278650505)