Weather · head to head
1Weather vs Ventusky
The short version
- Each has a real cost: 1Weather free version includes banner ads, creating visual clutter in weather interface; Ventusky the Premium subscription page names two tiers, Premium and Premium plus, capped at 4 and 25 devices respectively, but publishes no price for either, showing a dash where the figure would appear
- They diverge on capability: 1Weather covers Animated backgrounds, Ventusky covers Animated weather maps.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which 1Weather and Ventusky actually diverge.
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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
- Wearos support
Only in Ventusky
- Animated weather maps
- Multiple forecast models
- Wind visualization
- Temperature maps
- Precipitation forecasts
- Web embedding
- Web support
- Ios support
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 Ventusky
- Live radar and severe weather warningsnot Ventusky
- Tracking air quality index and pollen levels (premium)not Ventusky
- Minute-by-minute precipitation tracking (premium)not Ventusky
- Sun/moon tracking and home-screen weather widgetsnot Ventusky
Ventusky
- Interactive weather forecast, radar and wind mapping, with a paid Premium tier for unlimited layers and forecasts beyond 7 daysnot 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
Ventusky
- The Premium subscription page names two tiers, Premium and Premium plus, capped at 4 and 25 devices respectively, but publishes no price for either, showing a dash where the figure would appear
Pricing, plan by plan
1Weather
Free- FreeFree
- Weather forecasts
- Radar maps
- Widgets
- Pro$undefined/mo
- All free features
- No ads
- Extended 10-day forecasts
Ventusky
Free- FreeFree
- Weather maps
- Multiple models
- Forecasts
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 Ventusky if
- You need animated weather maps.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want multiple forecast models.
Questions people ask
- Is 1Weather or Ventusky better?
- Neither clearly leads. 1Weather starts at Free and Ventusky at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, 1Weather or Ventusky?
- 1Weather starts at Free and Ventusky at Free.
- Does 1Weather or Ventusky run on more platforms?
- 1Weather runs on Android, iOS. Ventusky 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 Ventusky is typically brought in for.
- What can 1Weather do that Ventusky cannot?
- 1Weather covers Animated backgrounds, 12-day forecasts, Customizable widgets, Radar maps. Ventusky covers Animated weather maps, Multiple forecast models, Wind visualization, Temperature maps. 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.
SourceVentusky: What subscription tiers does Ventusky Premium offer?
Ventusky offers Premium and Premium+ subscriptions. Both are billed yearly and include unlimited layers, forecast maps beyond 7 days, advanced widgets, notifications, and priority support.
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.
SourceVentusky: What is the difference between Ventusky Premium and Premium+ tiers?
Both tiers include the same features but support different numbers of devices. Premium supports up to 4 devices, while Premium+ supports up to 25 devices.
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.
SourceVentusky: Can I cancel my Ventusky subscription after signing up?
Yes, you may cancel at any time. Subscriptions renew automatically, but you can stop renewal at any point.
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.
SourceVentusky: Will I get a refund if I cancel mid-subscription?
No, payments for the current subscription period are non-refundable. Your access will continue until the end of the prepaid period after which it stops.
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