Apple Weather review
Apple's free forecast app with rain alerts and maps
- Apple
- Free
- iPhone & iPad, Mac
4.8 from 1.9M App Store ratings
Does it deserve #2?
Is Apple Weather worth it?
Yes. Apple Weather scores 9.0/10 and ranks #2 in Weather. It's best for iPhone, iPad and Mac owners who want a good forecast without another app. Skip it if you want radar tools, custom layouts or a choice of weather sources. Price: Free and built into iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch.
The verdict
Apple Weather is the forecast app already on your iPhone, and it's good enough that many people never need another. You get hour-by-hour charts, a 10-day outlook, next-hour rain alerts, severe weather warnings, air quality and maps. iOS 27 added a Highlights summary and quick switching between conditions, rain and wind. You can't change the layout or the data source, and some features aren't offered in every country.
- Next-hour rain forecast
- Severe weather alerts
- 10-day forecast with rain and wind views
- Weather maps
- Air quality and UV index
- Extra-large widget
Score breakdown
Overall = features 30% · design 20% · speed 20% · value 15% · privacy 15%. Why these weights?
What's new
- Sep 2026IOS 27 adds a Highlights section with the day's need-to-know weather
- Sep 2026Switch hourly and 10-day forecasts between conditions, rain and wind
- Sep 2026A new extra-large widget can fill a whole Home Screen page
Privacy 9.0/10
App Store label: no tracking. Rough location and a device ID are linked to you; precise location, searches, usage and diagnostics are collected without your identity.
What we like
- Free, ad-free and already on your iPhone
- Clean charts and maps that are easy to read
- Rain and severe weather notifications
What could be better
- No Android, Windows or web version
- Next-hour rain and alerts aren't offered in every country
- You can't customize the layout or pick a data source
iPhone, iPad and Mac owners who want a good forecast without another app
you want radar tools, custom layouts or a choice of weather sources
Questions about Apple Weather
Is Apple Weather worth it in 2026?
Yes. Apple Weather scores 9.0/10 and ranks #2 in Weather. It's best for iPhone, iPad and Mac owners who want a good forecast without another app. Skip it if you want radar tools, custom layouts or a choice of weather sources. Price: Free and built into iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch.
Is Apple Weather free?
Yes. Apple Weather is free and built into iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch, with no ads or subscription.
Can I get Apple Weather on Android?
No. Apple Weather only runs on Apple devices, and there's no web version.
Apple Weather vs CARROT Weather: which is better?
Apple Weather is free and simple. CARROT Weather lets you pick your data source, build your own layout and choose a funny personality, but most of that needs a subscription.
What are the best alternatives to Apple Weather?
The closest alternatives are CARROT Weather, Mercury Weather and Windy.com. See all of them ranked on our Apple Weather alternatives page.
Where does Apple Weather rank?
Apple Weather ranks #2 of 8 in our Weather ranking, with an overall score of 9.0 out of 10.