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Met Office Weather Forecast vs Windy Weather World
Met Office Weather Forecast leads on 1 check, Windy Weather World 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 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #6.
Met Office Weather Forecast leads on forecast horizon: 28 days versus 15 days.
Met Office Weather Forecast is the better fit for long-range forecasts and local weather detail. Windy Weather World is the better fit for model comparisons and interactive global maps.
- Met Office Weather Forecast fits best
Long-range forecasts and local weather detail
- Windy Weather World fits best
Model comparisons and interactive global maps
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Side by side
| Feature | Met Office Weather Forecast 9.1/10 Visit ↗ | Windy Weather World 8.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.1 | 8.8 |
| Ranking | #3 in Weather Apps for Android | #6 in Weather Apps for Android |
| Best for | Long-range forecasts and local weather detail | Model comparisons and interactive global maps |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | — | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Android, iOS | Web, Android |
| Support | Email, Community | |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features Met Office Weather Forecast 2/2 · Windy Weather World 2/2 | ||
| Radar layers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Severe-weather alerts | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Minimum Android version | Android 7 and above | Not checked yet |
| Forecast horizon | 28 days (best) | 15 days |
| 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 | 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,… 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
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
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.
- Met Office Weather Forecast9.1/10 · Free plan
A free Android weather app with detailed local forecasts and a UK outlook up to 28 days.
Visit Met OfficeFull 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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