Shadow Weather

At a glance

• Editor score
  6.1 / 10
• Pricing
  Free plan
• Best for
  Minute forecasts and calendar-linked planning
• Free plan
  Yes
• Severe-weather alerts
  Yes
• Facts checked
  3 Oct 2026

• Where it wins

  • Daily, hourly and minute-by-minute forecasts
  • Tracks severe storm cells and real-time lightning
  • Calendar sync adds forecasts for upcoming events

• Where it doesn't

  • Contains ads and offers in-app purchases
  • Email is the listed support channel
  • Calendar sync may be unnecessary for basic forecast needs

Our verdict on Shadow Weather

Shadow Weather is a weather app for Android, iOS and the web, aimed at people who want detailed forecasts and radar alongside planning for upcoming events. It combines daily, hourly and minute-by-minute forecasts with weather alerts, air-quality information and interactive radar. Its focus on storm tracking and calendar-linked forecasts makes it a fit for users who want more than a general daily outlook, while simpler weather needs may not require its broader set of tools.

The app's standout depth is its weather monitoring: users can compare multiple forecast sources, follow severe storm cells and view real-time lightning strikes. Severe-weather notifications and interactive radar complement the forecast intervals, while air-quality information adds another condition to check. Calendar synchronization connects forecasts to upcoming events through the phone calendar, making the app relevant to people who plan around outdoor activities or appointments. It is a specialized combination of radar, short-interval forecasting and event context rather than a narrowly scoped forecast display.

Shadow Weather offers free access and subscriptions or in-app purchases, and its listing says the app contains ads. The published information does not set out subscription prices or specific paid-tier features, so buyers should check the current in-app options before deciding whether to pay. The app is available on Android and iOS; the vendor identifies a web app for premium subscribers. Email is the listed support channel, and the privacy page identifies GDPR compliance. Pick it for minute forecasts, storm detail and calendar-aware planning; choose a simpler option if those capabilities and radar are not priorities.

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Shadow Weather pricing

Shadow Weather fact sheet

Shadow Weather integrations

Shadow Weather lists 1 integrations on its own site.

• Phone calendar

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• TWThe Weather NetworkAn all-around Android weather app with long-range forecasts, layered maps and official warnings.9.3
• TWThe Weather ChannelA general-purpose Android forecast app with radar, storm alerts and air-quality data.9.2
• MOMet Office Weather ForecastA free Android weather app with detailed local forecasts and a UK outlook up to 28 days.9.1

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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