Head-to-head · Weather Apps for Android
The Weather Network vs Windy Weather World
The Weather Network leads on 0 checks, Windy Weather World 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 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #6.
Windy Weather World leads on forecast horizon: 15 days versus 14 days.
The Weather Network is the better fit for broad forecasts, radar and alerts. Windy Weather World is the better fit for model comparisons and interactive global maps.
- The Weather Network fits best
Broad forecasts, radar and alerts
- Windy Weather World fits best
Model comparisons and interactive global maps
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Side by side
| Feature | The Weather Network 9.3/10 Visit ↗ | Windy Weather World 8.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.3 | 8.8 |
| Ranking | #1 in Weather Apps for Android | #6 in Weather Apps for Android |
| Best for | Broad forecasts, radar and alerts | Model comparisons and interactive global maps |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Free plan | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Android | Web, Android |
| Support | Email, Docs | Email, Community |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business |
| Features The Weather Network 2/2 · Windy Weather World 2/2 | ||
| Radar layers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Severe-weather alerts | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Minimum Android version | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Forecast horizon | 14 days | 15 days (best) |
| Weather focus | General | General |
| Update interval | 15 minutes | Free users: twice a day; Premium: every model run as available |
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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 → |
Windy Weather World is a weather-forecast visualization app for Android and web, aimed at general weather users and people whose plans depend on conditions, including pilots, sailors, surfers and paragliders. Its main appeal is the ability… 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
Windy Weather World — where it wins
- Compares multiple global and regional forecast models.
- Combines interactive maps with Doppler radar and satellite imagery.
- Includes wind, wave and tide forecasts alongside location forecasts.
Where it doesn't
- Free forecasts update only twice daily.
- The 15-day forecast outlook is a Premium feature.
- Radar and satellite loops and archives require Premium.
- 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 → - Windy Weather World8.8/10 · Free plan
A free Android weather app for comparing forecast models on interactive global maps.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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