Weather · head to head
1Weather vs Yr.no
The short version
- Each has a real cost: 1Weather free version includes banner ads, creating visual clutter in weather interface; Yr.no full API/data usage requires attribution to the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK per their terms, not a no-strings-attached free service
- They diverge on capability: 1Weather covers Animated backgrounds, Yr.no covers Hourly forecasts.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which 1Weather and Yr.no 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 Yr.no
- Hourly forecasts
- Long-term predictions
- Precipitation graphs
- Wind data
- Aurora forecasts
- Open API
- Widgets
- Smart displays
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 Yr.no
- Live radar and severe weather warningsnot Yr.no
- Tracking air quality index and pollen levels (premium)not Yr.no
- Minute-by-minute precipitation tracking (premium)not Yr.no
- Sun/moon tracking and home-screen weather widgetsnot Yr.no
Yr.no
- Checking day-by-day and hour-by-hour weather forecasts with graph detailsnot 1Weather
- Now-cast alerts for rainfall expected within the next 90 minutesnot 1Weather
- Viewing UV forecasts, pollen spread, and air pollution overviewsnot 1Weather
- Embedding free weather widgets/modules on third-party websitesnot 1Weather
- Building weather features into apps via Yr's free REST APIs (forecasts, alerts, radar, ocean data)not 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
Yr.no
- Full API/data usage requires attribution to the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK per their terms, not a no-strings-attached free service
- Product and documentation are heavily Norway/Nordic-centric in framing even though forecasts cover any location on earth
- No paid/pro consumer tier is published, monetization/support model beyond the free service is unclear from primary sources
Pricing, plan by plan
1Weather
Free- FreeFree
- Weather forecasts
- Radar maps
- Widgets
- Pro$undefined/mo
- All free features
- No ads
- Extended 10-day forecasts
Yr.no
Free- FreeFree
- Full weather data
- Hourly forecasts
- Long-term outlook
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 Yr.no if
- You need hourly forecasts.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want long-term predictions.
Questions people ask
- Is 1Weather or Yr.no better?
- Neither clearly leads. 1Weather starts at Free and Yr.no at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, 1Weather or Yr.no?
- 1Weather starts at Free and Yr.no at Free.
- Does 1Weather or Yr.no run on more platforms?
- 1Weather runs on Android, iOS. Yr.no 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 Yr.no is typically brought in for.
- What can 1Weather do that Yr.no cannot?
- 1Weather covers Animated backgrounds, 12-day forecasts, Customizable widgets, Radar maps. Yr.no covers Hourly forecasts, Long-term predictions, Precipitation graphs, Wind data. 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.
SourceYr.no: Is Yr.no free to use?
Yes, Yr.no is a free weather forecasting service. It is a collaboration between NRK (Norwegian Broadcasting) and The Norwegian Meteorological Institute.
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.
SourceYr.no: Does Yr.no require registration or payment to access weather forecasts?
The website does not mention any registration requirements, subscription tiers, or payment obligations. Access to weather information appears to be free without account creation.
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.
SourceYr.no: Who funds and maintains Yr.no if it is free?
Yr.no is maintained as a public service collaboration between NRK (Norwegian public broadcasting) and The Norwegian Meteorological Institute, both government-supported organizations.
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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