Weather · head to head
1Weather vs Meteomatics
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; Meteomatics higher cost compared to free or freemium weather APIs for basic use cases
- They diverge on capability: 1Weather covers Animated backgrounds, Meteomatics covers Weather API.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which 1Weather and Meteomatics actually diverge.
| Attribute | 1Weather | Meteomatics |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | €150/month |
| Pricing model | Unknown | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Android, iOS | Web, API |
| Founded | 2011 | 2012 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Weather).
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
- Android support
Only in Meteomatics
- Weather API
- Drone measurements
- High-resolution data
- Historical archive
- Custom models
- REST API
- Python SDK
- Enterprise systems
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
1Weather
- Checking current conditions and 24-hour forecastsnot Meteomatics
- Live radar and severe weather warningsnot Meteomatics
- Tracking air quality index and pollen levels (premium)not Meteomatics
- Minute-by-minute precipitation tracking (premium)not Meteomatics
- Sun/moon tracking and home-screen weather widgetsnot Meteomatics
Meteomatics
- 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
Meteomatics
- Higher cost compared to free or freemium weather APIs for basic use cases
Pricing, plan by plan
1Weather
Free- FreeFree
- Weather forecasts
- Radar maps
- Widgets
- Pro$undefined/mo
- All free features
- No ads
- Extended 10-day forecasts
Meteomatics
€150/month- Starter$150/month
- API access
- Basic data
- Support
- Professional$500/month
- Full API
- Historical data
- Priority support
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 Meteomatics if
- You need weather api.
- You work on Web, API.
- You also want drone measurements.
Questions people ask
- Is 1Weather or Meteomatics better?
- Neither clearly leads. 1Weather starts at Free and Meteomatics at €150/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, 1Weather or Meteomatics?
- 1Weather has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for 1Weather and €150/month for Meteomatics.
- Does 1Weather or Meteomatics run on more platforms?
- 1Weather runs on Android, iOS. Meteomatics runs on Web, API.
- Can I use 1Weather for free?
- Yes. 1Weather has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Meteomatics starts at €150/month.
- 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 Meteomatics is typically brought in for.
- What can 1Weather do that Meteomatics cannot?
- 1Weather covers Animated backgrounds, 12-day forecasts, Customizable widgets, Radar maps. Meteomatics covers Weather API, Drone measurements, High-resolution data, Historical archive.
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.
SourceMeteomatics: What weather data does Meteomatics provide?
Meteomatics provides global forecast and historical weather data through a RESTful API and WMS/WFS-compatible interface, with custom weather models including EURO1k covering Europe at 1km resolution.
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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