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Head-to-head · Weather Apps for Android

Met Office Weather Forecast vs Ventusky

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Met Office Weather Forecast #3 in Weather Apps for Android 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 2 features Visit Met Office
Ventusky #8 in Weather Apps for Android 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 2 features Visit Ventusky

Met Office Weather Forecast leads on 1 check, Ventusky on 0, 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 scoreMet Office Weather Forecast · 9.1/10
  • Free planboth

Met Office Weather Forecast scores higher on our rubric for weather apps for android: 9.1 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.

Met Office Weather Forecast leads on forecast horizon: 28 days versus 14 days.

Met Office Weather Forecast is the better fit for long-range forecasts and local weather detail. Ventusky is the better fit for map-led forecasts and severe-weather alerts.

  • Met Office Weather Forecast fits best

    Long-range forecasts and local weather detail

  • Ventusky fits best

    Map-led forecasts and severe-weather alerts

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Side by side

Feature Met Office Weather Forecast 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Ventusky 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.6
Ranking #3 in Weather Apps for Android #8 in Weather Apps for Android
Best for Long-range forecasts and local weather detail Map-led forecasts and severe-weather alerts
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Android, iOS Web, iOS, Android
Support Email Email, Docs, Community
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features Met Office Weather Forecast 2/2 · Ventusky 2/2
Radar layers ✓ ✓
Severe-weather alerts ✓ ✓
Specs
Minimum Android version Android 7 and above Not checked yet
Forecast horizon 28 days (best) 14 days
Weather focus General General
Update interval Not checked yet 10 minutes for EURAD and USRAD radar-based models
Our review
Pros
  • Hourly and daily forecasts for saved locations
  • Maps show rain, cloud, temperature and warnings
  • Includes severe-weather alerts and mountain and beach forecasts
  • Map layers cover wind, pressure, clouds, precipitation and temperature.
  • Timeline controls animate forecasts across a 14-day horizon.
  • Custom alerts, radar and webcam widgets support ongoing local monitoring.
Cons
  • The free version contains ads
  • The 28-day outlook is a UK long-range forecast, not a daily forecast
  • The ad-free option is an in-app purchase
  • Forecast maps beyond seven days require Premium.
  • Its map-first approach may not suit readers who prefer a simple forecast view.
  • The 10-minute update interval applies to EURAD and USRAD radar-based models.
Our verdict

For Android users who want local forecasts alongside a longer-range view, Met Office Weather Forecast brings the UK national weather service’s forecasts and warnings to a mobile app. It supports saved locations, hourly and daily forecasts,…

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Ventusky is a weather-forecasting app for people who want to explore conditions on maps, from wind and pressure to cloud cover, precipitation and temperature. It is available on Android, iOS and the web, with a general weather focus and a…

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  1. Met Office Weather ForecastWeather Apps for Android 9.1Free plan
  2. VentuskyWeather Apps for Android 8.6Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Met Office Weather Forecast — where it wins

    • Hourly and daily forecasts for saved locations
    • Maps show rain, cloud, temperature and warnings
    • Includes severe-weather alerts and mountain and beach forecasts

    Where it doesn't

    • The free version contains ads
    • The 28-day outlook is a UK long-range forecast, not a daily forecast
    • The ad-free option is an in-app purchase

  • Ventusky — where it wins

    • Map layers cover wind, pressure, clouds, precipitation and temperature.
    • Timeline controls animate forecasts across a 14-day horizon.
    • Custom alerts, radar and webcam widgets support ongoing local monitoring.

    Where it doesn't

    • Forecast maps beyond seven days require Premium.
    • Its map-first approach may not suit readers who prefer a simple forecast view.
    • The 10-minute update interval applies to EURAD and USRAD radar-based models.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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