Head-to-head · Weather Apps for Android
BBC Weather vs Windy Weather World
BBC Weather leads on 0 checks, Windy Weather World on 1, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreBBC Weather · 8.9/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresWindy Weather World · 2 of 2
BBC Weather scores higher on our rubric for weather apps for android: 8.9 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #6.
Windy Weather World leads on forecast horizon: 15 days versus 14 days.
BBC Weather is the better fit for free, accessible forecasts and warnings. Windy Weather World is the better fit for model comparisons and interactive global maps.
- BBC Weather fits best
Free, accessible forecasts and warnings
- Windy Weather World fits best
Model comparisons and interactive global maps
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Side by side
| Feature | BBC Weather 8.9/10 Visit ↗ | Windy Weather World 8.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.9 | 8.8 |
| Ranking | #5 in Weather Apps for Android | #6 in Weather Apps for Android |
| Best for | Free, accessible forecasts and warnings | Model comparisons and interactive global maps |
| Pricing model | Free | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Free plan | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Android | Web, Android |
| Support | Email, Community | |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business |
| Features BBC Weather 1/2 · Windy Weather World 2/2 | ||
| Radar layers | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Severe-weather alerts | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Minimum Android version | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Forecast horizon | 14 days | 15 days (best) |
| Weather focus | General | General |
| Update interval | Not checked yet | Free users: twice a day; Premium: every model run as available |
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| Our verdict | BBC Weather brings forecasts and weather information to Android users who want a free, general-purpose view of conditions. Its at-a-glance summaries and hourly forecasts cover tens of thousands of locations worldwide, while data up to 14… Read the review → |
Windy Weather World is a weather-forecast visualization app for Android and web, aimed at general weather users and people whose plans depend on conditions, including pilots, sailors, surfers and paragliders. Its main appeal is the ability… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
BBC Weather — where it wins
- Hourly forecasts and data up to 14 days ahead in supported locations
- Personalized Met Office warnings and precipitation chances
- Text-to-speech accessibility and a home-screen widget
Where it doesn't
- Forecast data up to 14 days is limited to supported locations
- No radar layers are listed among its features
- The app is available on Android only
Windy Weather World — where it wins
- Compares multiple global and regional forecast models.
- Combines interactive maps with Doppler radar and satellite imagery.
- Includes wind, wave and tide forecasts alongside location forecasts.
Where it doesn't
- Free forecasts update only twice daily.
- The 15-day forecast outlook is a Premium feature.
- Radar and satellite loops and archives require Premium.
- BBC Weather8.9/10 · Free plan
A free Android weather app for forecasts, warnings and accessible updates.
Visit BBC WeatherFull verdict → - Windy Weather World8.8/10 · Free plan
A free Android weather app for comparing forecast models on interactive global maps.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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