Head-to-head · Weather Apps for Android
The Weather Network vs Met Office Weather Forecast
The Weather Network leads on 0 checks, Met Office Weather Forecast on 1, 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 scoreThe Weather Network · 9.3/10
- Free planboth
The Weather Network scores higher on our rubric for weather apps for android: 9.3 against 9.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #3.
Met Office Weather Forecast leads on forecast horizon: 28 days versus 14 days.
The Weather Network is the better fit for broad forecasts, radar and alerts. Met Office Weather Forecast is the better fit for long-range forecasts and local weather detail.
- The Weather Network fits best
Broad forecasts, radar and alerts
- Met Office Weather Forecast fits best
Long-range forecasts and local weather detail
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Side by side
| Feature | The Weather Network 9.3/10 Visit ↗ | Met Office Weather Forecast 9.1/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.3 | 9.1 |
| Ranking | #1 in Weather Apps for Android | #3 in Weather Apps for Android |
| Best for | Broad forecasts, radar and alerts | Long-range forecasts and local weather detail |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Free plan | — |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Mobile | Mobile |
| Platforms | Android | Android, iOS |
| Support | Email, Docs | |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business |
| Features The Weather Network 2/2 · Met Office Weather Forecast 2/2 | ||
| Radar layers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Severe-weather alerts | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Minimum Android version | Not checked yet | Android 7 and above |
| Forecast horizon | 14 days | 28 days (best) |
| Weather focus | General | General |
| Update interval | 15 minutes | Not checked yet |
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| 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,… Read the review → |
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 → |
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
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
- The Weather Network9.3/10 · Free plan
An all-around Android weather app with long-range forecasts, layered maps and official warnings.
Visit siteFull verdict → - 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 →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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