Head-to-head · Weather Apps
Yr vs AEMET Weather
Yr leads on 0 checks, AEMET 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 scoreYr · 8.9/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresAEMET Weather · 3 of 3
Yr scores higher on our rubric for weather apps: 8.9 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #8.
Yr is the better fit for free forecasts with radar-based short-term rain nowcasts. AEMET Weather is the better fit for official forecasts and warnings across Spain.
- Yr fits best
Free forecasts with radar-based short-term rain nowcasts
- AEMET Weather fits best
Official forecasts and warnings across Spain
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Side by side
| Feature | Yr 8.9/10 Visit ↗ | AEMET Weather 8.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.9 | 8.6 |
| Ranking | #5 in Weather Apps | #8 in Weather Apps |
| Best for | Free forecasts with radar-based short-term rain nowcasts | Official forecasts and warnings across Spain |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Starting price | Free plan | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Mobile, Cloud | Mobile |
| Platforms | Android | Android, iOS |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo |
| Features Yr 1/3 · AEMET Weather 3/3 | ||
| Severe-weather alerts | ✓ | ✓ |
| Radar maps | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Home-screen widgets | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Forecast horizon | Not checked yet | 7 days |
| Map layers | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Platforms | Not checked yet | Android, iOS |
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| Our verdict | Yr brings together hourly and day-by-day forecasts, visual forecast details and local weather information in a free Android app. It is jointly produced by NRK and the Norwegian Meteorological Institute, with forecast data from the… Read the review → |
For people checking conditions across Spain, AEMET Weather brings forecasts and official weather information from Spain’s State Meteorological Agency to Android and iOS. It covers more than 8,000 Spanish municipalities, with daily… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Yr — where it wins
- Hourly and day-by-day forecasts include graphs and animated weather changes.
- Radar nowcasts predict rain, snow and hail movement up to 90 minutes ahead.
- Local information includes warnings, UV, air pollution, pollen and webcams.
Where it doesn't
- Radar nowcasts are available only where coverage permits.
- Content availability can be limited outside Norway.
- The listed app platform is Android.
AEMET Weather — where it wins
- Forecasts cover more than 8,000 Spanish municipalities
- Official warning notifications can target saved municipalities and beaches
- Interactive radar and six home-screen widgets are included
Where it doesn't
- Coverage is focused specifically on Spain
- Hourly forecasts extend only through the third day
- Beach forecasts extend only through the third day
- Yr8.9/10 · Free plan
A free Android weather app pairing hourly forecasts with radar-based rain nowcasts.
Visit YrFull verdict → - AEMET Weather8.6/10 · Free plan
A free mobile app for Spanish forecasts, AEMET warnings and radar imagery.
Visit AEMET WeatherFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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