Weather & Environment · head to head
Ambient Weather Network vs Carrot Weather
Ambient Weather Network
Weather & Environment
Connect your weather station to the cloud
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
Carrot Weather
Weather & Environment
Hilariously accurate weather app with personality
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: 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.; Carrot Weather most advanced weather data sources (AccuWeather, The Weather Channel, Aeris Weather, Netatmo personal stations) and map layers (lightning, alerts, wind, humidity, dew point, snow depth) are locked behind paid Premium/Ultrapremium Club subscriptions, not included in the base app
- They diverge on capability: Ambient Weather Network covers Cloud connectivity, Carrot Weather covers Personality modes.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Ambient Weather Network and Carrot Weather actually diverge.
| Attribute | Ambient Weather Network | Carrot Weather |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | free | Unknown |
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android | iOS, Android, macOS |
| Founded | 2003 | 2013 |
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 Ambient Weather Network
- Cloud connectivity
- Real-time data
- Historical storage
- Alerts
- Public sharing
- Alexa
- Google Home
- IFTTT
Only in Carrot Weather
- Personality modes
- Multiple data sources
- Custom layouts
- Secret locations
- Snarky commentary
- Apple Watch
- Siri shortcuts
- Widgets
Both cover
- Ios support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Ambient Weather Network
- Professional Worknot Carrot Weather
- Content Creationnot Carrot Weather
Carrot Weather
- Checking current, hourly, and daily weather forecasts with a humorous AI personalitynot Ambient Weather Network
- Viewing radar, storm cell, and weather alert mapsnot Ambient Weather Network
- Receiving push notifications for rain, lightning, or storm cells (premium)not Ambient Weather Network
- Tracking historical weather data (up to 70 years back) or long-range forecasts via the 'weather time machine' featurenot Ambient Weather Network
- Using Apple Watch complications/widgets for at-a-glance forecastsnot Ambient Weather Network
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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.
Carrot Weather
- Most advanced weather data sources (AccuWeather, The Weather Channel, Aeris Weather, Netatmo personal stations) and map layers (lightning, alerts, wind, humidity, dew point, snow depth) are locked behind paid Premium/Ultrapremium Club subscriptions, not included in the base app
- Background Apple Watch updates for premium data sources require an active subscription
- Pricing for named tiers (Premium Club, Premium Ultra, Premium Family) is disclosed only via in-app purchase screens rather than a public pricing page with fixed dollar figures
- Mac App Store listing shows a separate $14.99 one-time purchase price for macOS, a different pricing model than the free-to-download iOS/Android version
Pricing, plan by plan
Ambient Weather Network
Free- FreeFree
- Data upload
- Dashboard
- API access
Carrot Weather
Free- Premium Club$undefined/mo
- Additional data sources and map layers
- Ultrapremium Club$undefined/mo
- Full data sources, map layers, notifications
- Premium Family$undefined/mo
- Shares Premium/Ultrapremium across up to 5 family members
Which should you pick?
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.
Choose Carrot Weather if
- You need personality modes.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on iOS, Android, macOS.
- You also want multiple data sources.
Questions people ask
- Is Ambient Weather Network or Carrot Weather better?
- Neither clearly leads. Ambient Weather Network starts at Free and Carrot Weather at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Ambient Weather Network or Carrot Weather?
- Ambient Weather Network starts at Free and Carrot Weather at Free.
- Does Ambient Weather Network or Carrot Weather run on more platforms?
- Ambient Weather Network runs on Web, Ios, Android. Carrot Weather runs on iOS, Android, macOS.
- Can I use Ambient Weather Network for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Ambient Weather Network best used for?
- Ambient Weather Network is most often used for professional work, content creation. Of those, professional work and content creation are not what Carrot Weather is typically brought in for.
- What can Ambient Weather Network do that Carrot Weather cannot?
- Ambient Weather Network covers Cloud connectivity, Real-time data, Historical storage, Alerts. Carrot Weather covers Personality modes, Multiple data sources, Custom layouts, Secret locations. Both handle Ios support.