Head-to-head · Weather Apps
Yr vs WeatherCAN
Yr leads on 0 checks, WeatherCAN 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 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.
Yr is the better fit for free forecasts with radar-based short-term rain nowcasts. WeatherCAN is the better fit for free Canadian forecasts and high-resolution radar.
- Yr fits best
Free forecasts with radar-based short-term rain nowcasts
- WeatherCAN fits best
Free Canadian forecasts and high-resolution radar
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Side by side
| Feature | Yr 8.9/10 Visit ↗ | WeatherCAN 8.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.9 | 8.7 |
| Ranking | #5 in Weather Apps | #7 in Weather Apps |
| Best for | Free forecasts with radar-based short-term rain nowcasts | Free Canadian forecasts and high-resolution radar |
| 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 |
| Features Yr 1/3 · WeatherCAN 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 → |
WeatherCAN is Environment and Climate Change Canada’s free Android weather app for people who need forecasts for locations across Canada. It provides current conditions and 7-day forecasts for more than 10,000 locations, with weather… 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.
WeatherCAN — where it wins
- Current conditions and 7-day forecasts for over 10,000 Canadian locations
- Zoomable animated radar with precipitation and lightning overlays
- Severe-weather, air-quality and extreme-temperature notifications
Where it doesn't
- Available on Android only
- Forecast coverage is focused on Canadian locations
- No AI features
- Yr8.9/10 · Free plan
A free Android weather app pairing hourly forecasts with radar-based rain nowcasts.
Visit YrFull verdict → - WeatherCAN8.7/10 · Free plan
A free Android app for Canadian forecasts, animated radar and weather alerts.
Visit WeatherCANFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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