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BreezoMeter vs Carrot Weather

BreezoMeter logo

BreezoMeter

Weather & Environment

Environmental intelligence for healthier living

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Carrot Weather logo

Carrot Weather

Weather & Environment

Hilariously accurate weather app with personality

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Carrot Weather has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: BreezoMeter no longer an independent product. Google acquired BreezoMeter and breezometer.com now redirects to the Google Maps Platform environment APIs; 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: BreezoMeter covers Hyperlocal AQI, Carrot Weather covers Personality modes.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which BreezoMeter and Carrot Weather actually diverge.

Attributes where BreezoMeter and Carrot Weather differ
AttributeBreezoMeterCarrot Weather
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquoteUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsApi, MobileiOS, Android, macOS
Founded20142013

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 BreezoMeter

  • Hyperlocal AQI
  • Pollen forecasts
  • Fire tracking
  • Health recommendations
  • Historical data
  • REST API
  • Mobile SDKs
  • Enterprise systems

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.

BreezoMeter

  • Professional Worknot Carrot Weather
  • Content Creationnot Carrot Weather

Carrot Weather

  • Checking current, hourly, and daily weather forecasts with a humorous AI personalitynot BreezoMeter
  • Viewing radar, storm cell, and weather alert mapsnot BreezoMeter
  • Receiving push notifications for rain, lightning, or storm cells (premium)not BreezoMeter
  • Tracking historical weather data (up to 70 years back) or long-range forecasts via the 'weather time machine' featurenot BreezoMeter
  • Using Apple Watch complications/widgets for at-a-glance forecastsnot BreezoMeter

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

BreezoMeter

  • No longer an independent product. Google acquired BreezoMeter and breezometer.com now redirects to the Google Maps Platform environment APIs
  • Its capabilities are now bought as Google Maps Platform usage rather than as a standalone subscription

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

BreezoMeter

On request
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Air quality API
    • Pollen data
    • Fire data

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 BreezoMeter if

  • You need hyperlocal aqi.
  • You work on Api, Mobile.
  • You also want pollen forecasts.
BreezoMeter review

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.
Carrot Weather review

Questions people ask

Is BreezoMeter or Carrot Weather better?
Neither clearly leads. BreezoMeter 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, BreezoMeter or Carrot Weather?
Carrot Weather has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for BreezoMeter and Free for Carrot Weather.
Does BreezoMeter or Carrot Weather run on more platforms?
BreezoMeter runs on Api, Mobile. 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. BreezoMeter starts at On request.
What is BreezoMeter best used for?
BreezoMeter 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 BreezoMeter do that Carrot Weather cannot?
BreezoMeter covers Hyperlocal AQI, Pollen forecasts, Fire tracking, Health recommendations. Carrot Weather covers Personality modes, Multiple data sources, Custom layouts, Secret locations.
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