Weather & Environment · head to head
1Weather vs Ambient Weather Network
1Weather
Weather & Environment
Beautiful award-winning weather app design
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
Ambient Weather Network
Weather & Environment
Connect your weather station to the cloud
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: 1Weather free version includes banner ads, creating visual clutter in weather interface; Ambient Weather Network the App Store listing states the Ambient Weather Network app requires iOS 14.1 or later, and the underlying station apps (awnet, AmbientTool) are tied to specific discontinued hardware models.
- They diverge on capability: 1Weather covers Animated backgrounds, Ambient Weather Network covers Cloud connectivity.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which 1Weather and Ambient Weather Network actually diverge.
| Attribute | 1Weather | Ambient Weather Network |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Unknown | free |
| Platforms | Android, iOS | Web, Ios, Android |
| Founded | 2011 | 2003 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Weather & Environment).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in 1Weather
- Animated backgrounds
- 12-day forecasts
- Customizable widgets
- Radar maps
- Severe alerts
- Android widgets
- Wear OS
- Wearos support
Only in Ambient Weather Network
- Cloud connectivity
- Real-time data
- Historical storage
- Alerts
- Public sharing
- Alexa
- Google Home
- IFTTT
Both cover
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
1Weather
- Checking current conditions and 24-hour forecastsnot Ambient Weather Network
- Live radar and severe weather warningsnot Ambient Weather Network
- Tracking air quality index and pollen levels (premium)not Ambient Weather Network
- Minute-by-minute precipitation tracking (premium)not Ambient Weather Network
- Sun/moon tracking and home-screen weather widgetsnot Ambient Weather Network
Ambient Weather Network
- Professional Worknot 1Weather
- Content Creationnot 1Weather
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
1Weather
- Free version includes banner ads, creating visual clutter in weather interface
- Smaller global weather data coverage compared to AccuWeather and Apple Weather integration
- Limited offline functionality compared to competitors with cached forecast systems
Ambient Weather Network
- The App Store listing states the Ambient Weather Network app requires iOS 14.1 or later, and the underlying station apps (awnet, AmbientTool) are tied to specific discontinued hardware models.
Pricing, plan by plan
1Weather
Free- FreeFree
- Weather forecasts
- Radar maps
- Widgets
- Pro$null/mo
- All free features
- No ads
- Extended 10-day forecasts
Ambient Weather Network
Free- FreeFree
- Data upload
- Dashboard
- API access
Which should you pick?
Choose 1Weather if
- You need animated backgrounds.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Android, iOS.
- You also want 12-day forecasts.
Choose Ambient Weather Network if
- You need cloud connectivity.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want real-time data.
Questions people ask
- Is 1Weather or Ambient Weather Network better?
- Neither clearly leads. 1Weather starts at Free and Ambient Weather Network at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, 1Weather or Ambient Weather Network?
- 1Weather starts at Free and Ambient Weather Network at Free.
- Does 1Weather or Ambient Weather Network run on more platforms?
- 1Weather runs on Android, iOS. Ambient Weather Network runs on Web, Ios, Android.
- Can I use 1Weather for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is 1Weather best used for?
- 1Weather is most often used for checking current conditions and 24-hour forecasts, live radar and severe weather warnings, tracking air quality index and pollen levels (premium), minute-by-minute precipitation tracking (premium). Of those, checking current conditions and 24-hour forecasts and live radar and severe weather warnings are not what Ambient Weather Network is typically brought in for.
- What can 1Weather do that Ambient Weather Network cannot?
- 1Weather covers Animated backgrounds, 12-day forecasts, Customizable widgets, Radar maps. Ambient Weather Network covers Cloud connectivity, Real-time data, Historical storage, Alerts. Both handle Android support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
1Weather: What are 1Weather's core features?
1Weather provides current conditions, 12-week hourly forecasts, 10-day forecasts, animated radar maps with minute-by-minute precipitation tracking, air quality metrics, and customizable widgets for up to 12 locations.
Source1Weather: What platforms does 1Weather support?
1Weather is available on both Android and iOS platforms, developed by OneLouder Apps. It has 180+ million downloads and is rated 4.32 out of 5 stars on app stores.
Source1Weather: What widget options does 1Weather offer?
1Weather offers a wide range of attractive, customizable widgets for home screen display. Multiple widget styles allow users to personalize their at-a-glance weather updates.
Source1Weather: Is there a paid version of 1Weather?
Yes. 1Weather is free with ads (small banner ads), while the Pro version removes ads and unlocks additional features like extended 10-day forecasts and air quality index cards.
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