Head-to-head · Weather Apps
Ventusky vs Weather Underground
Ventusky leads on 0 checks, Weather Underground on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreVentusky · 9.2/10
- Free planboth
Ventusky scores higher on our rubric for weather apps: 9.2 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #6.
Ventusky is the better fit for map-first forecasting across web and mobile. Weather Underground is the better fit for hyperlocal forecasts and personal-station data.
- Ventusky fits best
Map-first forecasting across web and mobile
- Weather Underground fits best
Hyperlocal forecasts and personal-station data
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Side by side
| Feature | Ventusky 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | Weather Underground 8.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 8.8 |
| Ranking | #2 in Weather Apps | #6 in Weather Apps |
| Best for | Map-first forecasting across web and mobile | Hyperlocal forecasts and personal-station data |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Free plan | — |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Android, Web |
| Support | Email, Docs, Community | |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features Ventusky 1/3 · Weather Underground 1/3 | ||
| Severe-weather alerts | ✓ | ✓ |
| Radar maps | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Home-screen widgets | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Forecast horizon | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Map layers | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Platforms | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Ventusky brings weather forecasts and meteorological data into an interactive map experience for people who want to explore conditions by place and over time. Available on web, iOS and Android, it displays wind, pressure, cloud cover,… Read the review → |
Weather Underground is a weather service with an Android app and website for people who want local conditions, forecasts and map-based weather tools. It combines forecast models with observations from personal weather stations, making it a… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Ventusky — where it wins
- Maps cover wind, pressure, cloud cover, precipitation and temperature
- Radar, timeline animation and saved places support map-based exploration
- Free access spans web, iOS and Android; Premium extends maps beyond seven days
Where it doesn't
- Premium is needed for forecast maps beyond seven days
- Multiple map layers and controls may be more than casual checks require
- Forecast maps and alerts are the focus, not a broad planning workflow
Weather Underground — where it wins
- Combines location-focused forecasts with personal weather-station data
- Interactive radar and satellite maps offer customizable overlays
- Premium adds activity-focused Smart Forecasts and hourly forecasts up to 15 days
Where it doesn't
- Free access is ad-supported
- Smart Forecasts and extended hourly forecasts require Premium
- Available platforms listed are Android and web
- Ventusky9.2/10 · Free plan
A map-led weather app with forecast layers, radar, timeline controls and alerts.
Visit VentuskyFull verdict → - Weather Underground8.8/10 · Free plan
A free, map-focused weather app with optional extended forecasts and activity guidance.
Visit siteFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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