Head-to-head · Weather Apps
Yr vs Weather Underground
Yr 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 scoreYr · 8.9/10
- Free planboth
Yr scores higher on our rubric for weather apps: 8.9 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #6.
Yr is the better fit for free forecasts with radar-based short-term rain nowcasts. Weather Underground is the better fit for hyperlocal forecasts and personal-station data.
- Yr fits best
Free forecasts with radar-based short-term rain nowcasts
- Weather Underground fits best
Hyperlocal forecasts and personal-station data
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Side by side
| Feature | Yr 8.9/10 Visit ↗ | Weather Underground 8.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.9 | 8.8 |
| Ranking | #5 in Weather Apps | #6 in Weather Apps |
| Best for | Free forecasts with radar-based short-term rain nowcasts | Hyperlocal forecasts and personal-station data |
| Pricing model | Free | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Free plan | — |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Mobile, Cloud | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Android | Android, Web |
| Support | Email, Docs | |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business |
| Features Yr 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 | 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 → |
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
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.
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
- Yr8.9/10 · Free plan
A free Android weather app pairing hourly forecasts with radar-based rain nowcasts.
Visit YrFull 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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