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The Weather Channel vs AEMET Weather
The Weather Channel leads on 0 checks, AEMET Weather on 0, and 4 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 scoreThe Weather Channel · 9.1/10
- Free planboth
- Free trialonly The Weather Channel
- Most featuresAEMET Weather · 3 of 3
The Weather Channel scores higher on our rubric for weather apps: 9.1 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.
The Weather Channel is the better fit for android users who want long-range forecasts and radar. AEMET Weather is the better fit for official forecasts and warnings across Spain.
- The Weather Channel fits best
Android users who want long-range forecasts and radar
- AEMET Weather fits best
Official forecasts and warnings across Spain
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Side by side
| Feature | The Weather Channel 9.1/10 Visit ↗ | AEMET Weather 8.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.1 | 8.6 |
| Ranking | #3 in Weather Apps | #8 in Weather Apps |
| Best for | Android users who want long-range forecasts and radar | Official forecasts and warnings across Spain |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free |
| Starting price | — | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | 7 days | — |
| Deployment | Mobile | Mobile |
| Platforms | Android | Android, iOS |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo |
| Features The Weather Channel 1/3 · AEMET Weather 3/3 | ||
| Severe-weather alerts | ✓ | ✓ |
| Radar maps | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Home-screen widgets | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Forecast horizon | Not checked yet | 7 days |
| Map layers | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Platforms | Not checked yet | Android, iOS |
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| Our verdict | The Weather Channel is an Android app for people who want local forecasts, radar and severe-weather information in one place. Its general-weather focus includes forecasts up to 15 days, hourly and daily updates, severe-weather alerts, and… Read the review → |
For people checking conditions across Spain, AEMET Weather brings forecasts and official weather information from Spain’s State Meteorological Agency to Android and iOS. It covers more than 8,000 Spanish municipalities, with daily… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
The Weather Channel — where it wins
- Local forecasts extend up to 15 days, with hourly and daily updates.
- Live Doppler, rain radar and 24-hour future radar cover storm tracking.
- Air-quality, allergy and pollen information add useful local context.
Where it doesn't
- The app is available on Android only.
- The Basic plan is ad-supported.
- 72-hour future radar and extended forecast details require Premium.
AEMET Weather — where it wins
- Forecasts cover more than 8,000 Spanish municipalities
- Official warning notifications can target saved municipalities and beaches
- Interactive radar and six home-screen widgets are included
Where it doesn't
- Coverage is focused specifically on Spain
- Hourly forecasts extend only through the third day
- Beach forecasts extend only through the third day
- The Weather Channel9.1/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial
A broad Android weather app with long-range forecasts and useful radar tools.
Visit siteFull verdict → - AEMET Weather8.6/10 · Free plan
A free mobile app for Spanish forecasts, AEMET warnings and radar imagery.
Visit AEMET WeatherFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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