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Head-to-head · Weather Apps for Android

The Weather Network vs BBC Weather

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score The Weather Network #1 in Weather Apps for Android 9.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 2 features Visit site
BBC Weather #5 in Weather Apps for Android 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 2 features Visit BBC Weather

The Weather Network leads on 0 checks, BBC 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 Network · 9.3/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresThe Weather Network · 2 of 2

The Weather Network scores higher on our rubric for weather apps for android: 9.3 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #5.

The Weather Network is the better fit for broad forecasts, radar and alerts. BBC Weather is the better fit for free, accessible forecasts and warnings.

  • The Weather Network fits best

    Broad forecasts, radar and alerts

  • BBC Weather fits best

    Free, accessible forecasts and warnings

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Side by side

Feature The Weather Network 9.3/10 Visit ↗ BBC Weather 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 8.9
Ranking #1 in Weather Apps for Android #5 in Weather Apps for Android
Best for Broad forecasts, radar and alerts Free, accessible forecasts and warnings
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free
Starting price Free plan Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Mobile Mobile
Platforms Android Android
Support Email, Docs Email
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features The Weather Network 2/2 · BBC Weather 1/2
Radar layers ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Severe-weather alerts ✓ ✓
Specs
Minimum Android version Not checked yet Not checked yet
Forecast horizon 14 days 14 days
Weather focus General General
Update interval 15 minutes Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Hourly, 7-day and 14-day local and travel forecasts
  • Radar and satellite maps include precipitation, wind, fire and highway layers
  • Severe-weather alerts, government warnings and air-quality reports
  • Hourly forecasts and data up to 14 days ahead in supported locations
  • Personalized Met Office warnings and precipitation chances
  • Text-to-speech accessibility and a home-screen widget
Cons
  • Android pricing for paid features is not established here
  • General-purpose coverage may be more than users need for a single weather task
  • Support channels are limited to email and documentation
  • Forecast data up to 14 days is limited to supported locations
  • No radar layers are listed among its features
  • The app is available on Android only
Our verdict

The Weather Network brings forecasts, current observations and weather maps together in an Android app for people who want both a quick local outlook and more context for changing conditions. It covers local and travel weather with hourly,…

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BBC Weather brings forecasts and weather information to Android users who want a free, general-purpose view of conditions. Its at-a-glance summaries and hourly forecasts cover tens of thousands of locations worldwide, while data up to 14…

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  1. The Weather NetworkWeather Apps for Android 9.3Free plan
  2. BBC WeatherWeather Apps for Android 8.9Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • The Weather Network — where it wins

    • Hourly, 7-day and 14-day local and travel forecasts
    • Radar and satellite maps include precipitation, wind, fire and highway layers
    • Severe-weather alerts, government warnings and air-quality reports

    Where it doesn't

    • Android pricing for paid features is not established here
    • General-purpose coverage may be more than users need for a single weather task
    • Support channels are limited to email and documentation

  • BBC Weather — where it wins

    • Hourly forecasts and data up to 14 days ahead in supported locations
    • Personalized Met Office warnings and precipitation chances
    • Text-to-speech accessibility and a home-screen widget

    Where it doesn't

    • Forecast data up to 14 days is limited to supported locations
    • No radar layers are listed among its features
    • The app is available on Android only
  • The Weather Network9.3/10 · Free plan

    An all-around Android weather app with long-range forecasts, layered maps and official warnings.

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  • BBC Weather8.9/10 · Free plan

    A free Android weather app for forecasts, warnings and accessible updates.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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