Head-to-head · Weather Apps for Android
Met Office Weather Forecast vs Zoom Earth
Met Office Weather Forecast leads on 0 checks, Zoom Earth on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 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 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #7.
On weather focus, Zoom Earth gives you Radar where Met Office Weather Forecast offers General.
Met Office Weather Forecast is the better fit for long-range forecasts and local weather detail. Zoom Earth is the better fit for radar, satellite imagery and storm tracking.
- Met Office Weather Forecast fits best
Long-range forecasts and local weather detail
- Zoom Earth fits best
Radar, satellite imagery and storm tracking
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Side by side
| Feature | Met Office Weather Forecast 9.1/10 Visit ↗ | Zoom Earth 8.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.1 | 8.7 |
| Ranking | #3 in Weather Apps for Android | #7 in Weather Apps for Android |
| Best for | Long-range forecasts and local weather detail | Radar, satellite imagery and storm tracking |
| 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 | ||
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features Met Office Weather Forecast 2/2 · Zoom Earth 2/2 | ||
| Radar layers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Severe-weather alerts | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Minimum Android version | Android 7 and above | Not checked yet |
| Forecast horizon | 28 days | Not checked yet |
| Weather focus | General | Radar |
| Update interval | Not checked yet | Geostationary satellite images updated every 10 minutes; HD polar-orbiting satellite images updated twice daily |
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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 → |
Zoom Earth is an interactive weather map and storm-tracking app for people who want to monitor rain, snow, storms and environmental events. Available on Android, iOS and the web, it combines radar, forecast maps and satellite imagery in a… 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
Zoom Earth — where it wins
- Rain and snow radar includes radar nowcasting.
- Geostationary satellite images update every 10 minutes.
- Maps include hurricane tracking, fire overlays and weather notifications.
Where it doesn't
- Optional Pro features require a subscription.
- Forecast maps rely on DWD ICON and NOAA/NCEP/NWS GFS model data.
- Satellite update frequency differs: HD polar-orbiting images update twice daily.
- 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 → - Zoom Earth8.7/10 · Free plan
A radar-focused weather app with storm tracking and frequent satellite imagery updates.
Visit Zoom EarthFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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