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MobilityToday
by Harvey Wade
Weather forecast is a real-time necessity for a lot of people. This is especially true for those whose daily routine always demand that they be on the go every now and then .
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Gone are those days when you have to rely on crude methods that often inaccurate to make a weather forecast. Right now, there are a lot of tools that you can use to make a weather forecast. A lot of App developers have created a Smartphone version of these tools and they often notify you about a coming storm or whether you'll have a sunny day. The intriguing thing about this is that you can carry these tools in your pocket and use it whenever you want. These apps function a lot better than the crude methods of weather assessments. They are also more detailed and with a lot of good graphics. But then, for you to enjoy these benefits, you'll have to download a good weather App from a reliable App store. You can get the Android version of these Apps from the Google Play Store.
Below is our list of some of the best weather detection widgets and applications that you can get on your Android phone.
1Weather may be known to you because it has been in the market for a while now. This app, made by OneLouder is a very popular weather Apps out there. And it is not by accident that it has one of the best reviews on Google Play Store. 1Weather has great features like hourly and daily forecast plus some other useful information. It has an apt and enticing design that'll make you fall in love with it at first sight. It is supported by Android Weather Support and can record the weather conditions of about 12 cities. It also supports about 25 languages and it is free. But to get rid of ads, you'll have to pay a fee of $1.99
This is a more established App for the forecasting of weather. Accuweather 's features are simple plus hourly and more extended forecasts. It has some other interesting features like Android Wear Support, the MinuteCast feature and the Radar. The MinuteCast feature can forecast the weather on a minute-by-minute basis. The App build is nice plus it has serviceable widgets. It comes in both the free and paid versions. It is one of the all-encompassing weather forecasting Apps out there.
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Awesome Weather by YoWindow app is quite a flashy and original weather App. It is a well-grounded weather app as par the basics but not too powerful. Its simplicity is an attractive feature and it is especially suitable for those who hate it complex. The free version of the app is still very OK and can serve most of the functions you are looking for but the paid version gives you all the app offers.
The Carrot Weather App is a more recent weather app out there. The quotes in the app are funny making it live true to its name. But then, this is one of the best app deals you'll likely make if you are opting-in for it. The paid version of the App is a little more detailed as it has the weather history of more than 70 years. You can get the paid version for only $1.99/month or $3.99/year. Buying the yearly option goes a long way to save you extra cash hence we recommend it.
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The Dark Sky weather app did not have a very encouraging history on Android. It encountered a lot of criticisms for introducing the paid version on its start. This is because the iOS version of the app is completely free. Controversy aside, Dark Sky is a really useful weather app. It has some of the best radars and features minute-by-minute weather updates. There are other widgets on the premium version for you if you want to make an in-app sales. Else, you can keep using the free version with limited features.
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Google Feed is a completely free app offered by the well-known giant; Google. This App if not like the normal weather forecast apps you may know. This is not to say that you can't use it to forecast the weather. It gives you some beneficial details like weather alerts, current weather forecasts, etc.
One of its notable downsides is that it doesn't include notable features like radar and widgets. While its strong upsides are that it can give you quick updates and suitable for acute weather alerts.
This is a very simple app by design. It comes with radar and other interesting features like being able to use their animations to check for weather conditions . Because the app does not have a lot of features, there is room for making in-app purchases of some widgets that you may need. Features like additional radar features and hurricane trackers are available for sale in the app. MyRadar Weather Radar functions optimally in combo with other weather applications and it is free. But if you want in-app features you'll have to pay $2.99 per month and $24.99 per year.
The NOAA Weather app is a weather app that gets its information from National Weather Service. In the App, there are forecasts for hourly weather conditions as well as daily weather conditions . Cities are also track -able using this app and the beautiful thing is that you can track many cities simultaneously. One notable downside of this app is the fact that it does not feature severe weather alerts. The app has it's free and paid version but we recommend opting for the free version first. The paid version only costs $1.99/month.
This app offered by The Weather Channel is a bit unique from the other weather apps we've discussed above. But their basic mode of operation is the same. The apps place more emphasis on rigorous weather conditions like hurricanes, tornadoes, thunderstorms and other irresistible forces of nature. Its radar has approximately 20 layers. From the app, you can . information such as current temperatures, forecasts, etc . It is a completely free app but you have to be ready to face ads.
This is a more recent weather forecasting app out there. You may likely have encountered ads promoting this app on social media. What the Forecast offers you sarcastic quips that it uses to communicate the exact weather condition to its users. The app has more than 6600 phrases. This app also includes 7 days weather forecast, the real feel, current temperature plus integration with AerisWeather . This app is surely the one to put smiles on your face coupled with the fact that it has a very simple build. Although it features profanity settings, you can ignore it if you are not comfortable with it. It is a free app with the premium version priced at $1.99/month.
It is often said that Yahoo Weather is one of the best applications. It comes with a neat design, accurate weather alerts, useful weather information, radar, and some useful widgets. It is a completely free weather application that has the ability to track up to 20 cities. The imagery found in the app is elegant and usually from top-notch sources like Flickr. It provides you with the basic weather forecasting tools and looks beautiful. But then, there are some features you may desire that are not featured in the app. Hence you can check out other apps on our list. There are no in-app purchases in yahoo Weather but you must be ready to see some annoying ads in the app.
You may not appreciate the need for notifications from weather apps especially when the weather is Ok. But the story changes when the weather becomes troublesome. These apps are important because they guarantee your safety most times especially when you know beforehand. Imagine knowing that a city you are about to visit would encounter a hurricane a few hours before you get there! That's how important these weather apps are. But we can't rule out the fact that some of them can be annoying. With disturbing notification and sometimes requesting for irrelevant updates, they can make you change your mind. But the reward for having a weather app is astronomical. Our list would be the guide you'll need to make a better choice.
About Harvey Wade
Harvey's journey as a mobile phone blogger began several years ago when he recognized the growing impact of smartphones on people's lives. Fascinated by the transformative power of these devices, he immersed himself in the industry, devouring every piece of information he could find. His deep knowledge and genuine enthusiasm for mobile technology soon caught the attention of readers and fellow tech enthusiasts.
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