| Core Identity |
| Developer | Apptico | WetterOnline - Meteorologische Dienstleistungen GmbH | Mosaic S.r.l. | Yahoo | Windyty, SE | Aviation Data Systems, Inc | Weather View LLC | IQAir AG | Windy Weather World Inc | Neave Interactive |
| Category | Weather | Weather | Weather | Weather | Weather | Weather | Weather | Weather | Weather | Weather |
| Platform | iOS, Android | iOS, Android | Android, iOS | Android, iOS | iOS, Android | iOS | Android, iOS | iOS, Android | iOS | iOS, Android |
| Store Metrics |
| Rating | 4.7 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 | 4.9 / 5 |
| Ratings Count | 30,418 | 290,927 | 397,589 | 188,921 | 75,871 | 1,064,981 | 1,031 | 42,329 | 72,411 | 35,990 |
| Price | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | $0.99 | Free | Free | Free |
| Release Date | Dec 1, 2020 | Aug 1, 2012 | Nov 26, 2013 | Apr 18, 2013 | Oct 31, 2016 | Jul 17, 2009 | Apr 16, 2013 | Oct 24, 2015 | Jun 26, 2015 | Jun 27, 2023 |
| Last Updated | Apr 2, 2026 | Apr 15, 2026 | Mar 28, 2026 | Feb 26, 2026 | Mar 24, 2026 | Apr 14, 2026 | Jan 3, 2019 | Apr 10, 2026 | Apr 16, 2026 | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Sentiment & Reviews |
| Sentiment | mixed | mixed | mixed | positive | excellent | positive | positive | positive | - | - |
| Score | 55/100 | 60/100 | 45/100 | 75/100 | 85/100 | 75/100 | 75/100 | 85/100 | - | - |
| Praises | - Extended forecast visibility provides better planning utility than the default system weather application
| - Forecasting Accuracy
- Radar Visualization
| - Visual design and widget customization options provide a highly personalized experience for daily weather tracking
| - 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
| - 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
| - Dynamic weather-synced landscape animations provide a relaxing and immersive visual experience for users
| - Real-time air quality monitoring provides actionable health data for users with respiratory conditions
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| Complaints | - Aggressive monetization strategy restricts access to basic weather information behind a subscription paywall
- Frequent advertisement interruptions degrade the user experience during quick weather checks
| - Intrusive and Deceptive Ads
- Performance Issues
| - Aggressive monetization and subscription pricing models alienate long-term users who previously purchased lifetime access
| - 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
| - 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
| - Payment and licensing verification errors prevent users from accessing premium features after purchase
| - Custom UI implementation causes significant layout regressions and element clipping on foldable devices
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| Requests | - | - | - Support for wearable device integration to allow quick weather checks on smartwatches
| - Users desire a toggle to disable background photography in favor of a plain interface
| - 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
| - System-level widget support is requested to allow quick weather viewing without opening the app
| - Dark mode implementation is requested to improve visual comfort during low-light usage
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| Strategic Intel |
| Strengths | - Animated backgrounds increase session time [Engagement loop]
- Health-focused AQI data differentiates from standard weather apps [Premium-tier gate]
| - Streamlined 'All-in-One' radar UI
- High perceived accuracy for temperature and rain
- Robust specialized data for ski and coastal niches
| - Widget customization drives daily active habit
- Visual radar overlays differentiate from text-heavy competitors
| - Aesthetic photography integration creates a distinct brand identity
- High forecast accuracy sustains daily user retention
- Accessibility support broadens the total addressable market
| - 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
| - Living landscape animations drive daily habit formation
- Cross-platform consistency across mobile and desktop
- Unique interactive character-based weather triggers
| - Proprietary sensor network functions as a B2B distribution moat
- Hardware integration creates a high-switching-cost ecosystem
- Editors' Choice badge sustains organic install velocity
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| Weaknesses | - Premium tier gates basic weather data [Monetization friction]
- High ad density disrupts core utility [User experience]
- Inaccurate location services reported [Data quality]
| - Aggressive and inappropriate ad content
- Performance lag (ads loading before data)
- Lack of minute-by-minute precipitation granularity
| - Subscription-only transition alienates legacy user base
- Widget freezing issues disrupt daily reliability
| - Recent stability regressions (freezing, missing animations) erode user trust
- Aggressive ad placement disrupts the interface
- Lack of manual location reordering limits user control
| - 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
| - Payment verification errors post-update
- Inconsistent weather data accuracy
- Lack of reliable push notifications
| - Custom UI causes element clipping on foldable devices
- Inconsistent index reporting triggers user distrust
- Lack of standard material design controls
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| Pricing | freemium | freemium | freemium | free | freemium | freemium | freemium | free | freemium | free |
| Momentum | Intense | Intense | Maintenance | Maintenance | Active | Intense | Zombie | Active | - | Active |
| Update Cadence | 5 versions | 5 versions, 5 majors/6mo, ~11d avg | 5 versions, ~38d avg | 5 versions, ~30d avg | 5 versions, 4 majors/6mo, ~20d avg | 5 versions, 5 majors/6mo, ~4d avg | 5 versions, 5 majors/6mo, ~667d avg | 5 versions, 5 majors/6mo, ~39d avg | - | 5 versions |
