Yahoo Weather vs its rivals

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

	Yahoo Weather This App	The Weather Channel Nemesis	MyRadar Weather Radar Contender	Clime: Weather Radar Live Contender	CARROT Weather: Alerts & Radar Contender	Windy.com - Weather & Radar Contender	Meteored - Weather Forecast Peer	Foreca Weather Peer	Ventusky: Weather Maps & Radar Peer	Weather Live - Local Forecast Peer
Core Identity
Developer	Yahoo	The Weather Channel Interactive	ACME AOM	Apalon Apps	Grailr LLC	Windyty, SE	Meteored	Foreca Oy	InMeteo	Apalon Apps
Category	Weather	Weather	-	-	-	-	-	Weather	-	-
Platform	Android, iOS	Android, iOS	-	-	-	-	-	iOS, Android	-	-
Store Metrics
Rating	4.7 / 5	4.8 / 5	-	-	-	-	-	0.0 / 5	-	-
Ratings Count	188,921	5,821,457	-	-	-	-	-	0	-	-
Price	Free	Free	-	-	-	-	-	Free	-	-
Release Date	Apr 18, 2013	Nov 9, 2008	-	-	-	-	-	Jan 25, 2017	-	-
Last Updated	Feb 26, 2026	May 14, 2026	-	-	-	-	-	Dec 22, 2025	-	-
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment	positive	terrible	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Score	75/100	15/100	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Praises	High forecast accuracy and reliable data updates keep users returning for daily weather planning Visual presentation through high-quality background photography creates an engaging and pleasant user experience	Live radar functionality provides essential visual tracking for storm monitoring during severe weather events	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Complaints	Post-update regressions including missing animations and UI freezing disrupt the established user experience Aggressive ad placement and frequent review prompts detract from the overall usability of the interface	Application fails to launch or remains stuck on the splash screen following the latest update Intrusive advertisement frequency and placement disrupt the core weather viewing experience for long-term users	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Requests	Users desire a toggle to disable background photography in favor of a plain interface	Option to revert to a classic interface design that prioritizes simple weather data over news	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Strategic Intel
Strengths	Aesthetic photography integration creates a distinct brand identity High forecast accuracy sustains daily user retention Accessibility support broadens the total addressable market	ForecastWatch 2021-2024 data validates accuracy as a primary brand differentiator Massive monthly unique visitor volume provides a foundational B2B distribution moat	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Weaknesses	Recent stability regressions (freezing, missing animations) erode user trust Aggressive ad placement disrupts the interface Lack of manual location reordering limits user control	High ad-density and small hit-targets create significant usability friction Persistent launch failures and widget regressions erode daily utility	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Pricing	free	freemium	-	-	-	-	-	free	-	-
Momentum	Maintenance	Active	-	-	-	-	-	Intense	-	-
Update Cadence	5 versions, ~30d avg	5 versions, 4 majors/6mo, ~10d avg	-	-	-	-	-	4 versions	-	-

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