Software & Apps > Apps The 6 Best Free Weather Apps Get the right weather app for your device By Brad Stephenson Brad Stephenson Freelance Contributor Western Sydney University Brad Stephenson is a freelance tech and geek culture writer with 12+ years' experience. He writes about Windows 10, Xbox One, and cryptocurrency. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on December 16, 2019 Apps Best Apps Payment Services Trending Videos Close this video player Finding good weather forecast apps is one of the first things you should do after setting up your new device, whether it's an iPhone, Android tablet, Windows 10 device, a Mac, or even a computer running Linux. The free default weather app that comes pre-installed is usually a pretty solid choice for basic forecast tasks, but there's a variety of third-party weather apps worth checking out; either for their stylish design or additional features. 01 of 06 Best iOS Weather App: The Weather Channel The Weather Channel app is free and features a range of information. The Weather Channel Interactive What We Like Unique background photos that change with the location. Support for Apple Watch and iMessage for sending weather data to others. What We Don't Like Requires iOS 10, which doesn't run on older Apple devices. $5.99 in-app purchase to remove ads is a bit much. The official Weather Channel app is a solid iOS weather app alternative on iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. This app features detailed information on location-specific weather that's updated hourly with forecasts made available for up to 15 days in the future. The Weather Channel iOS app offers support for the Apple Watch, which can display basic temperature and weather information, wind speeds, sunrise and sunset times, and time of day. The Apple Watch app can also receive weather alerts for dramatic changes in weather conditions and allows for customization so you can get it to show the information relevant to you. Something that sets The Weather Channel app apart from others is its allergy data, which displays the daily pollen outlook and alerts you via a notification when pollen levels are higher than usual. 02 of 06 Best Android Weather App: YoWindow The YoWindow weather app on Android features dynamic animated backgrounds. RepKa Soft What We Like Completely free weather app for Android tablet and phone users. Beautiful animations that reflect location and weather conditions. What We Don't Like YoWindow's art style won't be to everyone's taste. May crash occasionally on older Android tablets and smartphones. YoWindow is a gorgeous free weather app for Android devices that presents current weather conditions via animated images that update in real-time. Each animation is unique depending on the city or country being viewed, and while not every city in the world is represented, most of the major ones are. The YoWindow app isn't purely focused on the visuals though, and also displays written information on temperature, UV index, chances of rain, and more. There's also support for an Android weather widget, which can display this data on your tablet or phone's home screen. 03 of 06 Best Windows 10 Weather App: AccuWeather AccuWeather on Windows 10 features an animated background. AccuWeather What We Like This fully-featured weather app is completely free. A Windows 10 weather app that works on Xbox One consoles as well as Windows Phones. What We Don't Like Weather information completely blocks the nice animated background. Menu layout isn't as intuitive as it could be. Windows 10's default MSN Weather app is admittedly solid but AccuWeather gives it a run for its money. This alternative weather app provides you with exact weather forecasts based on your GPS location and features radar data, Cortana integration, and support for light and dark app themes. AccuWeather also supports several sizes for Windows 10's Live Tile feature that allows the app to display information directly from the Start Menu, forgoing the need to open it. Also Available on: Windows 8.1, Xbox One, and Windows 10 Mobile 04 of 06 Best Linux Weather App: Temps Temps is stylish free weather app for Linux. Konrad Michalik. MIT What We Like Very cool minimalist weather app design with subtle animations. Adjustable timezone and location. What We Don't Like Those wanting detailed radar or map views of weather conditions need to look elsewhere. The basic design won't be to everyone's taste. Temps is a free weather app for Linux boasting a streamlined, stylish design that shows you the kind of basic weather information most users require, such as temperature, whether it's sunny or rainy, and what the weather forecast is for the next few days. Weather data can be set to specific cities and the option to switch between Celsius and Fahrenheit is also available. Temps won't be an app for weather enthusiasts who want to study detailed satellite data, but it's highly recommended for those looking for a weather app with a stylish flare that cuts to the chase. 05 of 06 Best macOS Weather App: Weather Dock Weather Dock features a customizable dock icon. Weather Dock What We Like 7-day basic forecasts and 3-day detailed weather reports. Mac dock icon is fully customizable. What We Don't Like 30-day forecasts would be better with hourly weather reports. The app background is a little bland for a weather app. Weather Dock is a free weather app for Mac featuring data viewable in either Imperial or Metric units. It also provides detailed forecasts for up to three days in the future. However, the real star of Weather Dock, as its name suggests, is its Mac dock icon; this can be customized to display weather conditions, temperature, or wind data, and allows the app to enhance the Mac user experience without it being open. 06 of 06 Best Windows Phone Weather App: Strawberry Weather Strawberry Weather is a solid Windows Phone weather app. Strawberry Corp What We Like Very lightweight and fast-loading. Full Windows 10 Mobile Live Tile support for showing weather data on Start Screen. What We Don't Like Weather data for nearby locations requires an in-app purchase. Weather displayed at three-hour intervals instead of hourly may frustrate some users. Strawberry Weather is a cute little weather app for Windows Phone users that features a simple design sensibility and an impressive array of customizable options, allowing you to change the app's color theme, weather data source, time format, and temperature unit. This free weather app boasts full support for Windows 10 Mobile features such as Live Tiles, notifications, and Lock Screen information. All preferences sync to the Windows 10 version on PC or tablet to create a seamless experience when switching between devices. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit