Head-to-head · Weather Apps for Android
The Weather Channel vs Yr
The Weather Channel leads on 0 checks, Yr 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 scoreThe Weather Channel · 9.2/10
- Free planboth
- Free trialonly The Weather Channel
The Weather Channel scores higher on our rubric for weather apps for android: 9.2 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #4.
The Weather Channel is the better fit for detailed forecasts and severe-weather tracking. Yr is the better fit for free forecasts with precipitation nowcasting.
- The Weather Channel fits best
Detailed forecasts and severe-weather tracking
- Yr fits best
Free forecasts with precipitation nowcasting
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Side by side
| Feature | The Weather Channel 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | Yr 9.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 9.0 |
| Ranking | #2 in Weather Apps for Android | #4 in Weather Apps for Android |
| Best for | Detailed forecasts and severe-weather tracking | Free forecasts with precipitation nowcasting |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free |
| Starting price | — | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | 7 days | — |
| Deployment | Mobile | Mobile, Cloud |
| Platforms | Android | Android |
| Support | Email, Docs | |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features The Weather Channel 2/2 · Yr 2/2 | ||
| Radar layers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Severe-weather alerts | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Minimum Android version | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Forecast horizon | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Weather focus | General | General |
| Update interval | hourly and daily | 5 minutes for the radar-based precipitation nowcast |
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| Our verdict | The Weather Channel is an Android app for people who want local forecasts, radar and storm information alongside everyday weather conditions. Its forecasts extend up to 15 days, with hourly and daily updates, while the home screen includes… Read the review → |
Yr is a free Android weather app jointly produced by NRK and the Norwegian Meteorological Institute. It is aimed at people who want hourly and day-by-day forecasts alongside local conditions, rather than a paid subscription or a broader… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
The Weather Channel — where it wins
- Forecasts extend up to 15 days, with hourly and daily updates.
- Live Doppler and future radar pair with severe-weather alerts.
- Air-quality, allergy and pollen information adds local context.
Where it doesn't
- The Basic plan is ad-supported.
- Premium radar and extended forecast details require a paid plan.
- It is an Android-only mobile app.
Yr — where it wins
- Hourly and day-by-day forecasts with animated views and graphs
- Radar-based rain, snow and hail map with nowcasts up to 90 minutes ahead
- Nearby UV, air pollution, pollen, observations and webcams
Where it doesn't
- Radar nowcasts are available only where coverage permits
- Content availability can be limited outside Norway
- Focused on weather information rather than broader planning tools
- The Weather Channel9.2/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial
A general-purpose Android forecast app with radar, storm alerts and air-quality data.
Visit siteFull verdict → - Yr9.0/10 · Free plan
A free Android weather app with detailed forecasts and five-minute radar nowcasts.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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