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1Weather vs Atmotube

1Weather logo

1Weather

Weather & Environment

Beautiful award-winning weather app design

From
Free
Rated
-
Atmotube logo

Atmotube

Weather & Environment

Portable air quality monitor for on-the-go tracking

From
$179/one-time
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only 1Weather has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: 1Weather free version includes banner ads, creating visual clutter in weather interface; Atmotube a hardware purchase: the readings come from the Atmotube PRO 2 or Atmocube device rather than from the app alone
  • They diverge on capability: 1Weather covers Animated backgrounds, Atmotube covers Portable design.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which 1Weather and Atmotube actually diverge.

Attributes where 1Weather and Atmotube differ
Attribute1WeatherAtmotube
Starting priceFree$179/one-time
Pricing modelUnknownone-time
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsAndroid, iOSIos, Android, Hardware
Founded20112015

Identical on both: 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 Atmotube

  • Portable design
  • PM1/2.5/10 sensors
  • VOC detection
  • Temperature/humidity
  • GPS tracking
  • Mobile app
  • PlanetWatch
  • Data export

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 Atmotube
  • Live radar and severe weather warningsnot Atmotube
  • Tracking air quality index and pollen levels (premium)not Atmotube
  • Minute-by-minute precipitation tracking (premium)not Atmotube
  • Sun/moon tracking and home-screen weather widgetsnot Atmotube

Atmotube

  • Personal exposure tracking for PM1, PM2.5 and PM10 while moving aroundnot 1Weather
  • Indoor air quality monitoring for CO2 and VOCsnot 1Weather
  • Commercial building air quality dashboards with Atmocubenot 1Weather
  • Noise and light monitoring alongside air quality in officesnot 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

Atmotube

  • A hardware purchase: the readings come from the Atmotube PRO 2 or Atmocube device rather than from the app alone
  • Prices are not shown on the main site and sit in a separate store
  • The two devices measure different things, with formaldehyde, light and noise on Atmocube only

Pricing, plan by plan

1Weather

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Weather forecasts
    • Radar maps
    • Widgets
  • Pro$null/mo
    • All free features
    • No ads
    • Extended 10-day forecasts

Atmotube

$179/one-time
  • Atmotube Pro$179/one-time
    • PM sensors
    • VOC detection
    • Bluetooth

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 Atmotube if

  • You need portable design.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Hardware.
  • You also want pm1/2.5/10 sensors.

Questions people ask

Is 1Weather or Atmotube better?
Neither clearly leads. 1Weather starts at Free and Atmotube at $179/one-time, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, 1Weather or Atmotube?
1Weather has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for 1Weather and $179/one-time for Atmotube.
Does 1Weather or Atmotube run on more platforms?
1Weather runs on Android, iOS. Atmotube runs on Ios, Android, Hardware.
Can I use 1Weather for free?
Yes. 1Weather has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Atmotube starts at $179/one-time.
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 Atmotube is typically brought in for.
What can 1Weather do that Atmotube cannot?
1Weather covers Animated backgrounds, 12-day forecasts, Customizable widgets, Radar maps. Atmotube covers Portable design, PM1/2.5/10 sensors, VOC detection, Temperature/humidity. 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.

Source
1Weather: 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.

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1Weather: 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.

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1Weather: 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.

Source

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