Head-to-head · Weather Apps for Android
Yr vs BBC Weather
Yr leads on 0 checks, BBC Weather on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreYr · 9.0/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresYr · 2 of 2
Yr scores higher on our rubric for weather apps for android: 9.0 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #5.
Yr is the better fit for free forecasts with precipitation nowcasting. BBC Weather is the better fit for free, accessible forecasts and warnings.
- Yr fits best
Free forecasts with precipitation nowcasting
- BBC Weather fits best
Free, accessible forecasts and warnings
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Side by side
| Feature | Yr 9.0/10 Visit ↗ | BBC Weather 8.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.0 | 8.9 |
| Ranking | #4 in Weather Apps for Android | #5 in Weather Apps for Android |
| Best for | Free forecasts with precipitation nowcasting | Free, accessible forecasts and warnings |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Starting price | Free plan | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Mobile, Cloud | Mobile |
| Platforms | Android | Android |
| Support | Email, Docs | |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Yr 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 | Not checked yet | 14 days |
| Weather focus | General | General |
| Update interval | 5 minutes for the radar-based precipitation nowcast | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Yr is a free Android weather app jointly produced by NRK and the Norwegian Meteorological Institute. It is aimed at people who want hourly and day-by-day forecasts alongside local conditions, rather than a paid subscription or a broader… Read the review → |
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… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Yr — where it wins
- Hourly and day-by-day forecasts with animated views and graphs
- Radar-based rain, snow and hail map with nowcasts up to 90 minutes ahead
- Nearby UV, air pollution, pollen, observations and webcams
Where it doesn't
- Radar nowcasts are available only where coverage permits
- Content availability can be limited outside Norway
- Focused on weather information rather than broader planning tools
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
- Yr9.0/10 · Free plan
A free Android weather app with detailed forecasts and five-minute radar nowcasts.
Visit YrFull verdict → - BBC Weather8.9/10 · Free plan
A free Android weather app for forecasts, warnings and accessible updates.
Visit BBC WeatherFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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