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Mercury Weather vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Mercury Weather's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

Mercury Weather
This App
CARROT Weather: Alerts & Radar
Nemesis
RainViewer: Live Weather Radar
Contender
Windy.com
Contender
MyRadar Accurate Weather Radar
Contender
Weather & Radar
Contender
Weather forecast & live radar
Peer
Tides Near Me
Peer
Weather mini - Trip Forecasts
New Kid
Core Identity
DeveloperTriple Glazed Studios LLCGrailr LLCMeteoLab Inc.Windyty, SEAviation Data Systems, IncWetterOnline - Meteorologische Dienstleistungen GmbHmeteoblue AGShelter Island Mapping Company, LLCKai Luo
CategoryWeatherWeatherWeatherWeatherWeatherWeatherWeatherWeatherWeather
PlatformiOSiOS, AndroidiOSiOS, AndroidiOSiOS, AndroidAndroidiOS, AndroidiOS, Android
Store Metrics
Rating4.6 / 54.7 / 54.6 / 54.8 / 54.8 / 54.7 / 54.7 / 54.8 / 54.1 / 5
Ratings Count96684,44330,33775,8711,064,981290,927235,965155,51811
PriceFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFree
Release DateSep 12, 2022Mar 19, 2015Jul 22, 2015Oct 31, 2016Jul 17, 2009Aug 1, 2012Jan 4, 2017Dec 12, 2012Mar 13, 2020
Last UpdatedApr 2, 2026Mar 26, 2026Apr 17, 2026Mar 24, 2026Apr 14, 2026Apr 15, 2026May 19, 2026Mar 31, 2026Apr 13, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment---excellentpositivemixed---
Score---85/10075/10060/100---
Praises---
  • 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---
  • 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---
  • 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
  • Minimalist interface design drives high user satisfaction
  • Trip Forecast feature creates unique utility for travelers
  • Apple Watch app expands usage surface area
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  • 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
  • Zero monetization strategy limits long-term sustainability
  • Lack of advanced radar layers compared to MyRadar
  • No clear path to funding future development
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  • 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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Pricingfreefreemiumfreemiumfreemiumfreemiumfreemiumfreefreemiumfreemium
MomentumIntenseIntenseIntenseActiveIntenseIntense-IntenseIntense
Update Cadence5 versions5 versions5 versions5 versions, 4 majors/6mo, ~20d avg5 versions, 5 majors/6mo, ~4d avg5 versions, 5 majors/6mo, ~11d avg-5 versions5 versions

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