Mercury Weather review
A beautiful forecast that collects no data at all
- Triple Glazed Studios
- Free + paid plans
- iPhone & iPad, Mac
Does it deserve #3?
Is Mercury Weather worth it?
Yes. Mercury Weather scores 8.9/10 and ranks #3 in Weather. It's best for Apple users who want a fast, private forecast that looks great. Skip it if you chase storms or need detailed radar products. Price: Free; Premium listed at $2.99 a month, $14.99 a year or $59.99 lifetime.
The verdict
Mercury Weather is for people who want a forecast they can read in two seconds. Smooth charts show temperature and rain across the day, rain timing is easy to read, and Trip Forecast shows the weather wherever you'll be on each day of a journey. Widgets and the Apple Watch app are lovely. It's Apple-only and lighter on maps than radar apps, but its App Store label says it collects nothing at all.
- Clear temperature and rain charts
- Trip Forecast for multi-stop journeys
- Tide widgets
- Apple Watch app and widgets
- No data collected
Score breakdown
Overall = features 30% · design 20% · speed 20% · value 15% · privacy 15%. Why these weights?
What's new
- Oct 2026Support for iPhone Duo, plus a 24-hour look back in the hourly forecast
- Sep 2026Siri trip questions, extra-large widgets and Trip Forecast 2.0 with multi-stop days
- Sep 2026Tide widgets for the US and Canada, and monthly averages to compare two places
Privacy 9.8/10
App Store label: Data Not Collected. The developer says the app does not collect any data.
What we like
- Gorgeous, glanceable charts
- Trip Forecast handles road trips
- Collects no data according to its label
What could be better
- Apple devices only
- Fewer map layers than radar-focused apps
Apple users who want a fast, private forecast that looks great
you chase storms or need detailed radar products
Questions about Mercury Weather
Is Mercury Weather worth it in 2026?
Yes. Mercury Weather scores 8.9/10 and ranks #3 in Weather. It's best for Apple users who want a fast, private forecast that looks great. Skip it if you chase storms or need detailed radar products. Price: Free; Premium listed at $2.99 a month, $14.99 a year or $59.99 lifetime.
Is Mercury Weather free?
Yes, there's a free version. Premium is listed in the App Store at $2.99 a month, $14.99 a year or $59.99 for lifetime access, with family plans too.
Does Mercury Weather collect my data?
Its App Store privacy label says Data Not Collected.
What are the best alternatives to Mercury Weather?
The closest alternatives are CARROT Weather, Acme Weather and Zoom Earth. See all of them ranked on our Mercury Weather alternatives page.
Where does Mercury Weather rank?
Mercury Weather ranks #3 of 7 in our Weather ranking, with an overall score of 8.9 out of 10.