Head-to-head · Weather Apps for Android
Yr vs Windy Weather World
Yr leads on 0 checks, Windy Weather World 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 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #6.
Yr is the better fit for free forecasts with precipitation nowcasting. Windy Weather World is the better fit for model comparisons and interactive global maps.
- Yr fits best
Free forecasts with precipitation nowcasting
- Windy Weather World fits best
Model comparisons and interactive global maps
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Side by side
| Feature | Yr 9.0/10 Visit ↗ | Windy Weather World 8.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.0 | 8.8 |
| Ranking | #4 in Weather Apps for Android | #6 in Weather Apps for Android |
| Best for | Free forecasts with precipitation nowcasting | Model comparisons and interactive global maps |
| Pricing model | Free | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Free plan | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Mobile, Cloud | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Android | Web, Android |
| Support | Email, Docs | Email, Community |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business |
| Features Yr 2/2 · Windy Weather World 2/2 | ||
| Radar layers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Severe-weather alerts | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Minimum Android version | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Forecast horizon | Not checked yet | 15 days |
| Weather focus | General | General |
| Update interval | 5 minutes for the radar-based precipitation nowcast | Free users: twice a day; Premium: every model run as available |
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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 → |
Windy Weather World is a weather-forecast visualization app for Android and web, aimed at general weather users and people whose plans depend on conditions, including pilots, sailors, surfers and paragliders. Its main appeal is the ability… 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
Windy Weather World — where it wins
- Compares multiple global and regional forecast models.
- Combines interactive maps with Doppler radar and satellite imagery.
- Includes wind, wave and tide forecasts alongside location forecasts.
Where it doesn't
- Free forecasts update only twice daily.
- The 15-day forecast outlook is a Premium feature.
- Radar and satellite loops and archives require Premium.
- Yr9.0/10 · Free plan
A free Android weather app with detailed forecasts and five-minute radar nowcasts.
Visit YrFull verdict → - Windy Weather World8.8/10 · Free plan
A free Android weather app for comparing forecast models on interactive global maps.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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