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Holfuy vs its rivals

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

Holfuy
This App
WSOC-TV Channel 9 Weather App
Nemesis
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Nemesis
Roam Weather
Contender
TempestOne Weather
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Weather Forecast Retro Station
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WorldPulse Earth Weather Clouds & Temperature
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EarthWatch
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Weather for Canada
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St. Cloud Live StormTRACKER
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Core Identity
DeveloperGipfeliot Mrnki Fejleszt Korltolt Felelssg TrsasgCox Media GroupBARVINENKO SERGEY VLADIMIR, IEBareBones Dev, LLCWeatherFlowBiographics Consultoria e Design LTDACorporate Smalltalk Consulting LtdMichael GalliersID Mobile SAForum Communications Company
CategoryWeatherWeatherWeatherWeatherWeatherWeatherWeatherUtilitiesWeatherWeather
PlatformiOS, AndroidiOSAndroidiOSiOS, AndroidiOSiOSiOSiOSiOS
Store Metrics
Rating4.5 / 54.8 / 54.8 / 55.0 / 54.4 / 55.0 / 55.0 / 55.0 / 53.0 / 54.6 / 5
Ratings Count213,11713,5651823127
PriceFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFree
Release DateJun 6, 2015Dec 19, 2012Jul 10, 2018Mar 12, 2026Apr 5, 2023Apr 25, 2025Oct 14, 2010Jan 4, 2026Dec 11, 2015Mar 7, 2023
Last UpdatedAug 11, 2021Mar 6, 2026Apr 28, 2026Mar 21, 2026Jan 12, 2026Apr 29, 2025Oct 10, 2014Jan 22, 2026May 16, 2026May 7, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentimentmixedmixed--mixed---mixed-
Score65/10055/100--65/100---50/100-
Praises
  • Real-time meteorological data access provides significant utility for paragliding pilots in their daily planning
  • Local Doppler radar coverage provides critical safety information during severe weather events in Charlotte
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  • Hardware-integrated accuracy
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Complaints
  • Mandatory account login requirements to save favorite stations create unnecessary friction for new users
  • Forced video advertisements before breaking news clips prevent timely access to critical information
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  • Lack of widget customization
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Requests
  • Manual sorting and editing features for the favorites list would improve navigation efficiency
  • Hourly weather breakdowns and daily forecast expansion are requested for better planning
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  • Historical data visualization
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Strategic Intel
Strengths
  • Direct hardware-to-app pipeline provides hyper-local accuracy unavailable in broadcast-style apps
  • Trusted local news brand anchors regional user loyalty
  • 250-meter radar resolution provides superior local storm tracking
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  • Activity-specific profiles enable faster decision-making for climbers and hikers than generic weather apps.
  • Proprietary solid-state hardware ensures higher accuracy for localized professional use cases
  • API integration enables direct data ingestion for enterprise decision tools
  • Minimalist CRT aesthetic creates a unique brand identity
  • High-fidelity visual nostalgia effects drive user engagement
  • Interactive 3D globe interface provides immediate visual gratification for casual exploration.
  • Automated background updates replace manual wallpaper curation
  • 8K resolution support sustains high-fidelity visual appeal
  • Meteorologist-led video content builds regional trust
  • Specialized Canadian data provides a clear regional focus
  • Landscape mode supports 10-day planning
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Weaknesses
  • Forced account login for basic features drives immediate uninstalls among new users
  • Forced video ads before breaking news clips frustrate users
  • Technical instability causes frequent crashes and load failures
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  • US-only forecast support limits the total addressable market to domestic trips.
  • Premium-tier features lack historical trend analysis
  • Mobile interface lacks widget customization
  • 0.7★ Android-iOS rating gap indicates platform-specific stability issues
  • Subscription model for basic 3-day data creates friction
  • Lack of severe weather alerts limits utility
  • No significant updates since 2014.
  • Lack of severe-weather alerts limits utility.
  • No severe weather alerting system
  • One-time $4.99 desktop fee creates friction
  • 3.0-star rating indicates user friction
  • 3-hour radar limit lags behind 72-hour industry standards
  • No offline mode for remote regions
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Pricingfreefreefreefreefreesubscriptionfreemiumfreemiumfreefree
MomentumZombieActive--Active--MaintenanceMaintenance-
Update Cadence2 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~1475d avg5 versions--5 versions--1 versions1 versions, 1 majors/6mo-

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