Weather & Environment · head to head
Baron Weather vs Carrot Weather
Baron Weather
Weather & Environment
Critical weather technology for media and government
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
Carrot Weather
Weather & Environment
Hilariously accurate weather app with personality
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Carrot Weather has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Baron Weather pricing not published; enterprise sales model requires direct contact with sales team; 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: Baron Weather covers Broadcast graphics, Carrot Weather covers Personality modes.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Baron Weather and Carrot Weather actually diverge.
| Attribute | Baron Weather | Carrot Weather |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | Free |
| Pricing model | quote | Unknown |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web API, Mobile Apps, ArcGIS Integration | iOS, Android, macOS |
| Founded | 1989 | 2013 |
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 Baron Weather
- Broadcast graphics
- Radar systems
- Severe weather detection
- Mobile alerts
- Custom solutions
- Broadcast systems
- Emergency management
- Aviation
Only in Carrot Weather
- Personality modes
- Multiple data sources
- Custom layouts
- Secret locations
- Snarky commentary
- Apple Watch
- Siri shortcuts
- Widgets
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Baron Weather
- Hyperlocal weather intelligence for broadcast and media operationsnot Carrot Weather
- Enterprise weather data and alerts for business continuity and risk managementnot Carrot Weather
Carrot Weather
- Checking current, hourly, and daily weather forecasts with a humorous AI personalitynot Baron Weather
- Viewing radar, storm cell, and weather alert mapsnot Baron Weather
- Receiving push notifications for rain, lightning, or storm cells (premium)not Baron Weather
- Tracking historical weather data (up to 70 years back) or long-range forecasts via the 'weather time machine' featurenot Baron Weather
- Using Apple Watch complications/widgets for at-a-glance forecastsnot Baron Weather
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Baron Weather
- Pricing not published; enterprise sales model requires direct contact with sales team
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 $14.99 one-time purchase price for macOS, a different pricing model than the free-to-download iOS/Android version
Pricing, plan by plan
Baron Weather
On request- EnterpriseFree
- Custom solutions
- Broadcast systems
- Dedicated support
Carrot Weather
Free- Premium Club$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 Baron Weather if
- You need broadcast graphics.
- You work on Web API, Mobile Apps, ArcGIS Integration.
- You also want radar systems.
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 Baron Weather or Carrot Weather better?
- Neither clearly leads. Baron Weather starts at On request and Carrot Weather at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Baron Weather or Carrot Weather?
- Carrot Weather has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Baron Weather and Free for Carrot Weather.
- Does Baron Weather or Carrot Weather run on more platforms?
- Baron Weather runs on Web API, Mobile Apps, ArcGIS Integration. Carrot Weather runs on iOS, Android, macOS.
- Can I use Carrot Weather for free?
- Yes. Carrot Weather has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Baron Weather starts at On request.
- What is Baron Weather best used for?
- Baron Weather is most often used for hyperlocal weather intelligence for broadcast and media operations, enterprise weather data and alerts for business continuity and risk management. Of those, hyperlocal weather intelligence for broadcast and media operations and enterprise weather data and alerts for business continuity and risk management are not what Carrot Weather is typically brought in for.
- What can Baron Weather do that Carrot Weather cannot?
- Baron Weather covers Broadcast graphics, Radar systems, Severe weather detection, Mobile alerts. Carrot Weather covers Personality modes, Multiple data sources, Custom layouts, Secret locations.