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Head-to-head · Weather Apps for Android

Yr vs Ventusky

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Yr #4 in Weather Apps for Android 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 2 features Visit Yr
Ventusky #8 in Weather Apps for Android 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 2 features Visit Ventusky

Yr leads on 0 checks, Ventusky 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

Yr scores higher on our rubric for weather apps for android: 9.0 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #8.

Yr is the better fit for free forecasts with precipitation nowcasting. Ventusky is the better fit for map-led forecasts and severe-weather alerts.

  • Yr fits best

    Free forecasts with precipitation nowcasting

  • Ventusky fits best

    Map-led forecasts and severe-weather alerts

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Side by side

Feature Yr 9.0/10 Visit ↗ Ventusky 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.6
Ranking #4 in Weather Apps for Android #8 in Weather Apps for Android
Best for Free forecasts with precipitation nowcasting Map-led forecasts and severe-weather alerts
Pricing model Free Free plan + paid
Starting price Free plan Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Mobile, Cloud Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Docs Email, Docs, Community
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business
Features Yr 2/2 · Ventusky 2/2
Radar layers ✓ ✓
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 10 minutes for EURAD and USRAD radar-based models
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • Map layers cover wind, pressure, clouds, precipitation and temperature.
  • Timeline controls animate forecasts across a 14-day horizon.
  • Custom alerts, radar and webcam widgets support ongoing local monitoring.
Cons
  • Radar nowcasts are available only where coverage permits
  • Content availability can be limited outside Norway
  • Focused on weather information rather than broader planning tools
  • Forecast maps beyond seven days require Premium.
  • Its map-first approach may not suit readers who prefer a simple forecast view.
  • The 10-minute update interval applies to EURAD and USRAD radar-based models.
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…

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Ventusky is a weather-forecasting app for people who want to explore conditions on maps, from wind and pressure to cloud cover, precipitation and temperature. It is available on Android, iOS and the web, with a general weather focus and a…

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  1. YrWeather Apps for Android 9.0Free plan
  2. VentuskyWeather Apps for Android 8.6Free plan

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

  • Ventusky — where it wins

    • Map layers cover wind, pressure, clouds, precipitation and temperature.
    • Timeline controls animate forecasts across a 14-day horizon.
    • Custom alerts, radar and webcam widgets support ongoing local monitoring.

    Where it doesn't

    • Forecast maps beyond seven days require Premium.
    • Its map-first approach may not suit readers who prefer a simple forecast view.
    • The 10-minute update interval applies to EURAD and USRAD radar-based models.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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