| Core Identity |
| Developer | Magnus Burton | Brilliant Apps Sweden AB | IQAir AG | Windyty, SE | Aviation Data Systems, Inc | WetterOnline - Meteorologische Dienstleistungen GmbH | Zuzana Eskinasi |
| Category | Weather | Weather | Weather | Weather | Weather | Weather | Photo & Video |
| Platform | Android, iOS | iOS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android | iOS | iOS, Android | iOS |
| Store Metrics |
| Rating | 0.0 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 |
| Ratings Count | 0 | 8,389 | 42,329 | 75,871 | 1,064,981 | 290,927 | 1,005 |
| Price | USD0.99 | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| Release Date | Jun 12, 2022 | Mar 20, 2024 | Oct 24, 2015 | Oct 31, 2016 | Jul 17, 2009 | Aug 1, 2012 | May 8, 2019 |
| Last Updated | Jun 2, 2024 | Apr 8, 2026 | Apr 10, 2026 | Mar 24, 2026 | Apr 14, 2026 | Apr 15, 2026 | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Sentiment & Reviews |
| Sentiment | negative | - | positive | excellent | positive | mixed | - |
| Score | 30/100 | - | 85/100 | 85/100 | 75/100 | 60/100 | - |
| Praises | - | - | - Real-time air quality monitoring provides actionable health data for users with respiratory conditions
| - High-fidelity radar and multi-layer weather visualization tools provide professional-grade utility for outdoor enthusiasts
| - High-fidelity radar imagery provides critical situational awareness during severe weather events for outdoor users
| - Forecasting Accuracy
- Radar Visualization
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| Complaints | - Insufficient feature depth
| - | - Custom UI implementation causes significant layout regressions and element clipping on foldable devices
| - Widget functionality regressions post-update cause data loading failures on specific Android device models
| - Aggressive advertising frequency interrupts critical weather monitoring during time-sensitive severe storm tracking sessions
| - Intrusive and Deceptive Ads
- Performance Issues
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| Requests | - | - | - Dark mode implementation is requested to improve visual comfort during low-light usage
| - Expanded visual indicators for wind direction and storm alerts would improve situational awareness for users
| - One-time purchase option to remove advertisements without requiring a recurring subscription model
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| Strategic Intel |
| Strengths | - Sun surface color indicator provides immediate visual feedback
- GPS-based retrieval ensures hyper-local accuracy for outdoor users
| - | - Proprietary sensor network functions as a B2B distribution moat
- Hardware integration creates a high-switching-cost ecosystem
- Editors' Choice badge sustains organic install velocity
| - Multi-model aggregation provides scientific depth for complex meteorological analysis
- 67,000+ webcam network creates a visual-verification loop that competitors lack
- Professional-grade aviation/marine toolset creates high switching costs for power users
| - Patent-pending rain prediction drives daily retention
- Professional radar pack creates high-value enthusiast barrier
- Aviation data layers secure niche professional revenue
| - Streamlined 'All-in-One' radar UI
- High perceived accuracy for temperature and rain
- Robust specialized data for ski and coastal niches
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| Weaknesses | - 2.67★ Android rating indicates poor user satisfaction
- $0.99 iOS price point lacks sufficient value-add compared to free alternatives
| - | - Custom UI causes element clipping on foldable devices
- Inconsistent index reporting triggers user distrust
- Lack of standard material design controls
| - Premium tier lacks the hyper-local simplicity of MinuteCast
- Widget regressions on Android create a 0.16★ platform rating gap
- High battery consumption from persistent location requests
| - Aggressive ad-insertion triggers severe weather churn
- Post-update stability regressions erode trust
- Premium tier lacks one-time purchase option
| - Aggressive and inappropriate ad content
- Performance lag (ads loading before data)
- Lack of minute-by-minute precipitation granularity
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| Pricing | freemium | freemium | free | freemium | freemium | freemium | free |
| Momentum | Maintenance | Intense | Active | Active | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Update Cadence | 5 versions | 5 versions | 5 versions, 5 majors/6mo, ~39d avg | 5 versions, 4 majors/6mo, ~20d avg | 5 versions, 5 majors/6mo, ~4d avg | 5 versions, 5 majors/6mo, ~11d avg | 5 versions |
