| Core Identity |
| Developer | Surbhiben Savaliya | WetterOnline - Meteorologische Dienstleistungen GmbH | Yahoo | Coocent | Mosaic S.r.l. | meteoblue AG | Impala Studios | Windyty, SE | Aviation Data Systems, Inc |
| Category | Weather | Weather | Weather | Weather | Weather | Weather | Weather | Weather | Weather |
| Platform | iOS | iOS, Android | Android, iOS | Android, iOS | Android, iOS | Android | iOS, Android | iOS, Android | iOS |
| Store Metrics |
| Rating | 2.0 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 |
| Ratings Count | 7 | 290,927 | 188,921 | 1,684,473 | 397,589 | 235,965 | 144,357 | 75,871 | 1,064,981 |
| Price | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| Release Date | Feb 13, 2026 | Aug 1, 2012 | Apr 18, 2013 | May 10, 2016 | Nov 26, 2013 | Jan 4, 2017 | Dec 14, 2010 | Oct 31, 2016 | Jul 17, 2009 |
| Last Updated | Feb 14, 2026 | Apr 15, 2026 | Feb 26, 2026 | Dec 12, 2025 | Mar 28, 2026 | May 19, 2026 | Apr 7, 2026 | Mar 24, 2026 | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Sentiment & Reviews |
| Sentiment | terrible | mixed | positive | mixed | mixed | - | - | excellent | positive |
| Score | 10/100 | 60/100 | 75/100 | 45/100 | 45/100 | - | - | 85/100 | 75/100 |
| Praises | - | - Forecasting Accuracy
- Radar Visualization
| - 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
| - Global weather tracking across multiple locations provides utility for planning travel and remote coordination
| - Visual design and widget customization options provide a highly personalized experience for daily weather tracking
| - | - | - 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
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| Complaints | - Lack of clear instructions for changing temperature units or accessing help menus
| - Intrusive and Deceptive Ads
- Performance Issues
| - 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
| - Inaccurate precipitation and temperature forecasting leads to significant distrust in the provided weather data
| - Aggressive monetization and subscription pricing models alienate long-term users who previously purchased lifetime access
| - | - | - 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
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| Requests | - Clearer navigation paths for unit conversion settings and user support documentation
| - | - Users desire a toggle to disable background photography in favor of a plain interface
| - Historical weather data access to review past conditions for specific dates and locations
| - Support for wearable device integration to allow quick weather checks on smartwatches
| - | - | - 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 | - Lightweight utility focus for basic temperature tracking
| - Streamlined 'All-in-One' radar UI
- High perceived accuracy for temperature and rain
- Robust specialized data for ski and coastal niches
| - Aesthetic photography integration creates a distinct brand identity
- High forecast accuracy sustains daily user retention
- Accessibility support broadens the total addressable market
| - Sensory-driven UX simulates weather conditions to reduce cognitive load
- Multi-source data toggle mitigates local forecast inaccuracies
- Niche earthquake tracking attracts safety-conscious user segments
| - Widget customization drives daily active habit
- Visual radar overlays differentiate from text-heavy competitors
| - | - | - 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
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| Weaknesses | - 2.0-star rating on 7 reviews
- Poor navigation for unit conversion
- High subscription price point ($29.99/year)
| - Aggressive and inappropriate ad content
- Performance lag (ads loading before data)
- Lack of minute-by-minute precipitation granularity
| - Recent stability regressions (freezing, missing animations) erode user trust
- Aggressive ad placement disrupts the interface
- Lack of manual location reordering limits user control
| - Frequent forecast errors lead to user distrust
- News content injection disrupts core utility
- Limited radar functionality compared to previous versions
| - Subscription-only transition alienates legacy user base
- Widget freezing issues disrupt daily reliability
| - | - | - 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
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| Pricing | subscription | freemium | free | freemium | freemium | free | freemium | freemium | freemium |
| Momentum | - | Intense | Maintenance | Maintenance | Maintenance | - | Intense | Active | Intense |
| Update Cadence | - | 5 versions, 5 majors/6mo, ~11d avg | 5 versions, ~30d avg | 2 versions, ~131d avg | 5 versions, ~38d avg | - | 5 versions | 5 versions, 4 majors/6mo, ~20d avg | 5 versions, 5 majors/6mo, ~4d avg |
