Head-to-head · Weather Apps for Android
Yr vs Zoom Earth
Yr leads on 0 checks, Zoom Earth 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 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #7.
On weather focus, Zoom Earth gives you Radar where Yr offers General.
Yr is the better fit for free forecasts with precipitation nowcasting. Zoom Earth is the better fit for radar, satellite imagery and storm tracking.
- Yr fits best
Free forecasts with precipitation nowcasting
- Zoom Earth fits best
Radar, satellite imagery and storm tracking
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Side by side
| Feature | Yr 9.0/10 Visit ↗ | Zoom Earth 8.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.0 | 8.7 |
| Ranking | #4 in Weather Apps for Android | #7 in Weather Apps for Android |
| Best for | Free forecasts with precipitation nowcasting | Radar, satellite imagery and storm tracking |
| 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 | |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business |
| Features Yr 2/2 · Zoom Earth 2/2 | ||
| Radar layers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Severe-weather alerts | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Minimum Android version | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Forecast horizon | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Weather focus | General | Radar |
| Update interval | 5 minutes for the radar-based precipitation nowcast | Geostationary satellite images updated every 10 minutes; HD polar-orbiting satellite images updated twice daily |
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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 → |
Zoom Earth is an interactive weather map and storm-tracking app for people who want to monitor rain, snow, storms and environmental events. Available on Android, iOS and the web, it combines radar, forecast maps and satellite imagery in a… 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
Zoom Earth — where it wins
- Rain and snow radar includes radar nowcasting.
- Geostationary satellite images update every 10 minutes.
- Maps include hurricane tracking, fire overlays and weather notifications.
Where it doesn't
- Optional Pro features require a subscription.
- Forecast maps rely on DWD ICON and NOAA/NCEP/NWS GFS model data.
- Satellite update frequency differs: HD polar-orbiting images update twice daily.
- Yr9.0/10 · Free plan
A free Android weather app with detailed forecasts and five-minute radar nowcasts.
Visit YrFull verdict → - Zoom Earth8.7/10 · Free plan
A radar-focused weather app with storm tracking and frequent satellite imagery updates.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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