WeatherBug: Weather Forecast: iPhone vs Android
WeatherBug: Weather Forecast gets 1k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, October 2026, rounded down to a band).
WeatherBug: Weather Forecast by WeatherBug is on both the App Store and Google Play. Here are both versions together: downloads, users, revenue, ratings and chart positions, store by store with totals.
Weather FreeWeatherBug: Weather Forecast at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-09-30. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
WeatherBug is a free, ad-supported weather application offering detailed forecasts, radar maps, and lifestyle-specific data like pollen and air quality for general consumers. The app holds strong positions in the US Weather Free chart (#5) and Grossing charts across multiple regions including Brazil (#45), India (#50), and Saudi Arabia (#69), indicating sustained user engagement and monetization potential.
Similar apps: AccuWeather, The Weather Channel, Windy
App Store
App details
App privacy Measured
WeatherBug: Weather Forecast’s App Store privacy label declares 4 data categories used to track you across other companies’ apps and websites, 7 linked to your identity and 0 collected anonymously.
Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v6.7.0-2, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
WeatherBug: Weather Forecast downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone | 1k+ | 100M+ |
| Google Play | 100+ | 10M+ Measured |
| Total | 1k+ Confidence | 100M+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
Where WeatherBug: Weather Forecast's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Business model: Ad-led
How WeatherBug: Weather Forecast makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | Monthly Ad Free Subscription subscription | |
| 2 | Annual Ad Free Subscription subscription | |
| 3 | Ad Free Subscription Holiday Promo subscription | |
| 4 | Premium Annual subscription | |
| 5 | Premium Monthly subscription |
Hidden keywords
WeatherBug: Weather Forecast shows up in App Store search (US) for 13 words that appear nowhere in its name, subtitle or developer name, so they are almost certainly in its private keyword field, and it ranks in the top 10 for at least one of them.
Where it ranks now
Both stores, across every country we track.
Ratings
Both stores. Store data, measured.
| Store | Rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 4.8 ★ | 2.2M |
| Google Play | 4.6 ★ | 1.9M 414k written reviews |
| Both stores | 4.7 ★ weighted by ratings | 4.1M |
What users say about WeatherBug: Weather Forecast
From the 140 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users frequently complain about recent UI redesigns that hide features and remove the 10-day forecast, alongside a persistent bug preventing city deletion. While some long-time users praise the accuracy of lightning data and hourly forecasts, many feel the app has degraded due to increased ads and conflicting weather data.
Mixed (48% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for working reliably, and regular updates. The main complaints are about recent updates, and crashes and bugs.
What people like
- Crashes & bugs: “Lightning alert is broken”
- Updates: “I updated the app, to no avail”
- Ease of use: “Very easy to navigate and great map views”
- Features & content: “I love the by hour feature”
Common complaints
- Updates: “Hopefully the new update fixes that”
- Crashes & bugs: “Weather Bug no longer does that”
- Ads: “Ads have taken over- goodbye”
- Price & subscription: “If I pay will Weather Bug be useable and uncluttered?”
About WeatherBug: Weather Forecast
Enjoy Free access to 10-Day Forecast and over 140 hours of Hourly Forecast, and explore our Ad-Free Subscription options.
WeatherBug is easy to use and provides forecasts for your every need, from storm warnings to pollen levels. Our weather network delivers the fastest alerts and the best real-time forecasts (current, hourly, and 10-day).
WeatherBug has over 20 weather maps, including Radar, Future Radar, Lightning, Pollen, Severe Storm Risk, Precipitation, and more!
Join the millions who rely on WeatherBug for weather forecasts every day!
"I love WeatherBug! It's always accurate & is the first place I go for up-to-the-minute weather!" –iOS User.
WEATHERBUG FEATURES:
YOUR WEATHER FORECAST
• Real-Time Pinpoint Forecasts: Get the most accurate current, hourly, and 10-day weather forecasts
• Enhanced Interactive Map: Visualize weather conditions with 19 weather maps
• Lifestyle Forecasts: Know how the weather will impact your trips, workouts, allergies, chronic pain and much more
• Weather Widget: Customize your alerts and display them with weather widgets
• Weather Alerts: get alerted to weather conditions and storms
• Weather Videos: Watch short weather videos with severe weather updates, live forecasts, storm alerts, and safety tips to better understand what’s happening and what to expect next
TRACK ANY CONDITION
• Weather Radar: available across the US, Canada, Mexico, and Europe
• PulseRad® Radar: radar for many international locations using patented Earth Networks Total Lightning Network® technology
• Spark Lightning Alerts: get minute-by-minute, mile-by-mile lightning proximity alerts
• Hurricane Center: hurricane forecasts and changing conditions stay informed
• Fire Center: global fire data to know when you are at risk
• Winter Weather: Plan with our 10-day snow depth forecast and stay safe in severe winter conditions with our real-time snowstorm alerts
MORE THAN JUST RAIN
• Pollen Count: Keep your allergies in check by knowing what the local pollen conditions are like
• Live Traffic Cameras: View local traffic conditions to better plan your day
• Real-Time Traffic Conditions: View local traffic conditions to better plan your day
• Air Quality: Get an in-depth look at the air quality around you
• Precise Weather Details: Wind speed, UV index, weather observations and more
LARGEST WEATHER NETWORK
• Forecasts for 2.6 million+ locations worldwide
• Largest total lightning detection network
FASTEST WEATHER ALERTS
• Get notified of severe weather 50% faster with our Dangerous Thunderstorm Alerts
• Receive all NWS and NOAA watches and warnings
APPLE WATCH SUPPORT
• Get vital weather information directly on your Apple Watch, including alerts, glances, and complications
CONNECT WITH US
• Like us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/WeatherBug
• Follow us on Twitter - @WeatherBug
• Check us out on Instagram - @weatherbug
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WeatherBug: Weather Forecast iPhone
WeatherBug: Weather Forecast gets 1k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, October 2026, rounded down to a band).
WeatherBug: Weather Forecast is #6 in Weather Free in United States and charting in 7 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 25 Oct 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
24 Sep 2026 Weather FreeWeatherBug: Weather Forecast at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-09-30. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
WeatherBug is a free, ad-supported weather application offering detailed forecasts, radar maps, and lifestyle-specific data like pollen and air quality for general consumers. The app holds strong positions in the US Weather Free chart (#5) and Grossing charts across multiple regions including Brazil (#45), India (#50), and Saudi Arabia (#69), indicating sustained user engagement and monetization potential.
Similar apps: AccuWeather, The Weather Channel, Windy
WeatherBug: Weather Forecast on the App Store
App details
App privacy Measured
WeatherBug: Weather Forecast’s App Store privacy label declares 4 data categories used to track you across other companies’ apps and websites, 7 linked to your identity and 0 collected anonymously.
WeatherBug: Weather Forecast downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where WeatherBug: Weather Forecast's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Business model: Ad-led
How WeatherBug: Weather Forecast makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | Monthly Ad Free Subscription subscription | |
| 2 | Annual Ad Free Subscription subscription | |
| 3 | Ad Free Subscription Holiday Promo subscription | |
| 4 | Premium Annual subscription | |
| 5 | Premium Monthly subscription |
Hidden keywords
WeatherBug: Weather Forecast shows up in App Store search (US) for 13 words that appear nowhere in its name, subtitle or developer name, so they are almost certainly in its private keyword field, and it ranks in the top 10 for at least one of them.
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| United States | WeatherFree | #6 |
| United States | WeatherGrossing | #29 |
 Brazil | WeatherFree | #13 |
 India | WeatherGrossing | #19 |
 Saudi Arabia | WeatherGrossing | #19 |
| Brazil | WeatherGrossing | #34 |
 United Kingdom | WeatherFree | #66 |
| Saudi Arabia | WeatherFree | #37 |
| Canada | WeatherGrossing | #82 |
| Canada | WeatherFree | #94 |
 United Arab Emirates | WeatherGrossing | #79 |
Apps near WeatherBug: Weather Forecast on the chart
Weather Free, around #6.
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
What users say about WeatherBug: Weather Forecast
From the 140 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users frequently complain about recent UI redesigns that hide features and remove the 10-day forecast, alongside a persistent bug preventing city deletion. While some long-time users praise the accuracy of lightning data and hourly forecasts, many feel the app has degraded due to increased ads and conflicting weather data.
Mixed (48% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for working reliably, and regular updates. The main complaints are about recent updates, and crashes and bugs.
What people like
- Crashes & bugs: “Lightning alert is broken”
- Updates: “I updated the app, to no avail”
- Ease of use: “Very easy to navigate and great map views”
- Features & content: “I love the by hour feature”
Common complaints
- Updates: “Hopefully the new update fixes that”
- Crashes & bugs: “Weather Bug no longer does that”
- Ads: “Ads have taken over- goodbye”
- Price & subscription: “If I pay will Weather Bug be useable and uncluttered?”
About WeatherBug: Weather Forecast
Enjoy Free access to 10-Day Forecast and over 140 hours of Hourly Forecast, and explore our Ad-Free Subscription options.
WeatherBug is easy to use and provides forecasts for your every need, from storm warnings to pollen levels. Our weather network delivers the fastest alerts and the best real-time forecasts (current, hourly, and 10-day).
WeatherBug has over 20 weather maps, including Radar, Future Radar, Lightning, Pollen, Severe Storm Risk, Precipitation, and more!
Join the millions who rely on WeatherBug for weather forecasts every day!
"I love WeatherBug! It's always accurate & is the first place I go for up-to-the-minute weather!" –iOS User.
WEATHERBUG FEATURES:
YOUR WEATHER FORECAST
• Real-Time Pinpoint Forecasts: Get the most accurate current, hourly, and 10-day weather forecasts
• Enhanced Interactive Map: Visualize weather conditions with 19 weather maps
• Lifestyle Forecasts: Know how the weather will impact your trips, workouts, allergies, chronic pain and much more
• Weather Widget: Customize your alerts and display them with weather widgets
• Weather Alerts: get alerted to weather conditions and storms
• Weather Videos: Watch short weather videos with severe weather updates, live forecasts, storm alerts, and safety tips to better understand what’s happening and what to expect next
TRACK ANY CONDITION
• Weather Radar: available across the US, Canada, Mexico, and Europe
• PulseRad® Radar: radar for many international locations using patented Earth Networks Total Lightning Network® technology
• Spark Lightning Alerts: get minute-by-minute, mile-by-mile lightning proximity alerts
• Hurricane Center: hurricane forecasts and changing conditions stay informed
• Fire Center: global fire data to know when you are at risk
• Winter Weather: Plan with our 10-day snow depth forecast and stay safe in severe winter conditions with our real-time snowstorm alerts
MORE THAN JUST RAIN
• Pollen Count: Keep your allergies in check by knowing what the local pollen conditions are like
• Live Traffic Cameras: View local traffic conditions to better plan your day
• Real-Time Traffic Conditions: View local traffic conditions to better plan your day
• Air Quality: Get an in-depth look at the air quality around you
• Precise Weather Details: Wind speed, UV index, weather observations and more
LARGEST WEATHER NETWORK
• Forecasts for 2.6 million+ locations worldwide
• Largest total lightning detection network
FASTEST WEATHER ALERTS
• Get notified of severe weather 50% faster with our Dangerous Thunderstorm Alerts
• Receive all NWS and NOAA watches and warnings
APPLE WATCH SUPPORT
• Get vital weather information directly on your Apple Watch, including alerts, glances, and complications
CONNECT WITH US
• Like us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/WeatherBug
• Follow us on Twitter - @WeatherBug
• Check us out on Instagram - @weatherbug
• Che
Latest updates
Store changes
What WeatherBug: Weather Forecast changed on its store page: name, icon, screenshots, price, size, languages, requirements.
Weather Forecast by WeatherBug Android
Weather Forecast by WeatherBug gets 1k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, October 2026, rounded down to a band).
Weather Forecast by WeatherBug is #12 in Weather Grossing on Google Play in United States and charting in 14 of 23 countries we track.
Updated 25 Oct 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
Weather GrossingWeather Forecast by WeatherBug on Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v6.7.0-2, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
Weather Forecast by WeatherBug downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where Weather Forecast by WeatherBug's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Business model: Ad-led
How Weather Forecast by WeatherBug makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | Monthly Ad Free Subscription subscription | |
| 2 | Annual Ad Free Subscription subscription | |
| 3 | Ad Free Subscription Holiday Promo subscription | |
| 4 | Premium Annual subscription | |
| 5 | Premium Monthly subscription |
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 23 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| United States | WeatherGrossing | #12 |
| United States | WeatherFree | #17 |
| India | WeatherGrossing | #17 |
 Mexico | WeatherGrossing | #18 |
| Saudi Arabia | WeatherGrossing | #17 |
 Indonesia | WeatherGrossing | #17 |
| Brazil | WeatherFree | #32 |
 Turkey | WeatherGrossing | #17 |
| United Kingdom | WeatherFree | #86 |
 Netherlands | WeatherGrossing | #18 |
| Canada | WeatherFree | #42 |
| United Arab Emirates | WeatherGrossing | #19 |
 Thailand | WeatherGrossing | #19 |
 Vietnam | WeatherGrossing | #16 |
 Germany | WeatherFree | #172 |
| Mexico | WeatherFree | #86 |
| India | WeatherFree | #148 |
| United Arab Emirates | WeatherFree | #67 |
| Turkey | WeatherFree | #67 |
Apps near Weather Forecast by WeatherBug on the chart
Weather Grossing, around #12.
Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
What users say about Weather Forecast by WeatherBug
From the 200 most recent Google Play reviews in the US.
Long-time users praise the app's historical accuracy and radar features but are increasingly frustrated by recent updates that introduced bugs, poor UI design, and intrusive ads. The beta version receives mixed reactions, with some preferring its layout while others criticize small text and broken functionality.
Mixed (46% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for regular updates, and few ads. The main complaints are about recent updates, and ads. Recent reviews are more positive than earlier ones.
What people like
- Updates: “Update 10 day forecast is back”
- Ads: “Always accurate; non intrusive ads”
- Crashes & bugs: “I've been using Weather Bug since 2000”
- Features & content: “perfect tool to know when the lightning is close!”
Common complaints
- Updates: “The new 2026 update sucks”
- Ads: “Ads are making it unusable”
- Crashes & bugs: “weather bug elite is gone”
- Design: “However, the new interface is horrible”
About Weather Forecast by WeatherBug
Meet our new design, improved experience, and more ways to stay ahead of the weather.
Whether you’re planning your day, tracking a storm, checking UV exposure, or wondering when the rain will start, WeatherBug gives you the local forecast you need.
Explore new and improved features, including UV, Spark Lightning, Tropical Center for hurricane tracking, Precipitation Outlook and more.
Plan ahead with 10-Day and over 140 hours of Hourly Forecasts, track storms with interactive radar maps, and get timely weather alerts as conditions change.
WeatherBug brings local weather forecasts, live radar, lightning tracking, hurricane forecasts, severe storm conditions, pollen, precipitation and more in one easy-to-use app.
Because checking the weather shouldn’t just tell you what’s happening. It should help you know what to do next.
Join millions of people who use WeatherBug to stay informed and ready for whatever the weather brings.
THE WEATHERBUG ADVANTAGE
• Spark™ Lightning Tracker with real-time lightning alerts near you
• Outdoor Sports Section
• Air You Breathe Section with Air quality information, including top allergy triggers around you
• Hurricane Tracker with a 7-day storm forecast and Outlook for the Tropics
• Extensive weather observation networks and unique severe weather detection
• Over 20 Weather Radar map Layers with rain, wind, temperature, pollen, local pressure, storm tracker, lightning and radar views
• Ad-Free Subscription Options Available!
WEATHER ALERTS
1. Receive all National Weather Service forecasts, watches, warnings, and advisories.
2. Spark Lightning: Get notified when lightning strikes close to your location and track live lightning updates
3. Real-Time Precipitation: Get notified when rain or snow is expected within 15 min.
4. Daily Precipitation: Get notified when rain or snow is expected in the next 24 hours
5. Severe Storm Risk: Get notified when there is an increased risk of storms.
6. Pollen: Get notified when pollen levels are medium or high
7. Air Quality: Get notified when the air quality index is low
8. Hurricane Tracker: Get informed about live hurricane activity and warnings
9. Trending News: Get notified about current news, user videos, safety tips, live alerts and more!
AIR QUALITY, HEAT, WILDFIRES
• Track UV Index information, wind speeds, live weather observations, and weather forecast data
• Global wildfire data to know when you are at risk
• Air quality with an in-depth look at the air quality around you
• Pollen count: Local and National forecast
WEATHER CUSTOMIZATION
• Weather Widgets: Add local weather information to your home screen
• Temperature Units: Fahrenheit (°F) and Celsius (°C)
• Wind Units: MPH, KPH, Knots & MPS
• Pressure Units: Inches & millibars
RADAR WEATHER MAPS
• Weather Forecast Map: Track local weather conditions, temperature, air quality, storm, pollen levels & and more with Doppler radar & and interactive maps
• Severe Storm Risk: Know when c
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Store changes
What Weather Forecast by WeatherBug changed on its store page: name, icon, screenshots, price, size, languages, requirements.
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