| Core Identity |
| Developer | Justin Time | JRustonApps B.V. | MeteoLab Inc. | The Weather Channel Interactive | Grailr LLC | WetterOnline - Meteorologische Dienstleistungen GmbH | Windyty, SE | Carlos Aviles Software |
| Category | Weather | Weather | Weather | Weather | Weather | Weather | Weather | Weather |
| Platform | iOS | iOS, Android | iOS | iOS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android | iOS, Android | Android, iOS |
| Store Metrics |
| Rating | 3.0 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 |
| Ratings Count | 62 | 61,666 | 30,337 | 97,781 | 84,443 | 290,927 | 75,871 | 243 |
| Price | USD2.99 | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | $5.99 |
| Release Date | Jan 12, 2011 | Nov 16, 2016 | Jul 22, 2015 | Jun 15, 2017 | Mar 19, 2015 | Aug 1, 2012 | Oct 31, 2016 | Nov 2, 2010 |
| Last Updated | Dec 10, 2025 | Apr 11, 2026 | Apr 17, 2026 | Apr 21, 2026 | Mar 26, 2026 | Apr 15, 2026 | Mar 24, 2026 | Feb 12, 2026 |
| Sentiment & Reviews |
| Sentiment | negative | positive | - | negative | - | mixed | excellent | - |
| Score | 25/100 | 62/100 | - | 25/100 | - | 60/100 | 85/100 | - |
| Praises | - Historical utility of the storm tracking and warning map features for weather safety
| - Accuracy and Reliability
- Ease of Use
| - | - High accuracy of weather forecasting provides reliable data during changing conditions for daily users
| - | - Forecasting Accuracy
- Radar Visualization
| - High-fidelity radar and multi-layer weather visualization tools provide professional-grade utility for outdoor enthusiasts
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| Complaints | - Critical failure of real-time tornado and severe weather alerts following recent updates
| - Intrusive Advertising
- Technical Stability and Loading Issues
| - | - Post-update UI changes create visual clutter and reduce readability of critical weather information
| - | - Intrusive and Deceptive Ads
- Performance Issues
| - Widget functionality regressions post-update cause data loading failures on specific Android device models
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| Requests | - Expansion of platform availability to include non-Apple mobile devices for broader access
| - | - | - Reversion to the previous interface design to restore usability and quick data access
| - | - | - Expanded visual indicators for wind direction and storm alerts would improve situational awareness for users
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| Strategic Intel |
| Strengths | - AccuSpy™ verification layer creates a trust-based data moat against amateur noise
| - High user trust regarding data accuracy and reliability.
- Clean, intuitive UI that avoids feature bloat.
- Strong global coverage and real-time data processing capabilities.
| - | - Trusted meteorological data infrastructure via The Weather Channel
- High-resolution radar visualization for storm tracking
| - | - Streamlined 'All-in-One' radar UI
- High perceived accuracy for temperature and rain
- Robust specialized data for ski and coastal niches
| - 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
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| Weaknesses | - 2.98 rating on iOS indicates severe functional regression
- Critical alert failures during active storms erode user trust
| - Aggressive ad-monetization is actively degrading user experience.
- Recurring technical issues with radar loading and app stability.
- Limited social media presence and community engagement channels.
| - | - High-friction UI layout post-update
- Aggressive monetization of previously free features
- Reported app instability and battery drain
| - | - Aggressive and inappropriate ad content
- Performance lag (ads loading before data)
- Lack of minute-by-minute precipitation granularity
| - 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
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| Pricing | freemium | freemium | freemium | subscription | freemium | freemium | freemium | free |
| Momentum | Zombie | - | Intense | Active | Intense | Intense | Active | Intense |
| Update Cadence | 1 versions | - | 5 versions | 5 versions, 5 majors/6mo, ~9d avg | 5 versions | 5 versions, 5 majors/6mo, ~11d avg | 5 versions, 4 majors/6mo, ~20d avg | 5 versions |
