Weather & Environment · head to head
Carrot Weather vs Baron Weather
Carrot Weather
Weather & Environment
Hilariously accurate weather app with personality
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
Baron Weather
Weather & Environment
Critical weather technology for media and government
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Carrot Weather has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: 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; Baron Weather pricing not published; enterprise sales model requires direct contact with sales team
- They diverge on capability: Carrot Weather covers Personality modes, Baron Weather covers Broadcast graphics.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Carrot Weather and Baron Weather actually diverge.
| Attribute | Carrot Weather | Baron Weather |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Pricing model | Unknown | quote |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | iOS, Android, macOS | Web API, Mobile Apps, ArcGIS Integration |
| Founded | 2013 | 1989 |
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 Carrot Weather
- Personality modes
- Multiple data sources
- Custom layouts
- Secret locations
- Snarky commentary
- Apple Watch
- Siri shortcuts
- Widgets
Only in Baron Weather
- Broadcast graphics
- Radar systems
- Severe weather detection
- Mobile alerts
- Custom solutions
- Broadcast systems
- Emergency management
- Aviation
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
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
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
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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 $14.99 one-time purchase price for macOS, a different pricing model than the free-to-download iOS/Android version
Baron Weather
- Pricing not published; enterprise sales model requires direct contact with sales team
Pricing, plan by plan
Carrot Weather
Free- Premium Club$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
Baron Weather
On request- EnterpriseFree
- Custom solutions
- Broadcast systems
- Dedicated support
Which should you pick?
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.
Choose Baron Weather if
- You need broadcast graphics.
- You work on Web API, Mobile Apps, ArcGIS Integration.
- You also want radar systems.
Questions people ask
- Is Carrot Weather or Baron Weather better?
- Neither clearly leads. Carrot Weather starts at Free and Baron Weather at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Carrot Weather or Baron Weather?
- Carrot Weather has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Carrot Weather and On request for Baron Weather.
- Does Carrot Weather or Baron Weather run on more platforms?
- Carrot Weather runs on iOS, Android, macOS. Baron Weather runs on Web API, Mobile Apps, ArcGIS Integration.
- 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 Carrot Weather best used for?
- Carrot Weather is most often used for checking current, hourly, and daily weather forecasts with a humorous ai personality, viewing radar, storm cell, and weather alert maps, receiving push notifications for rain, lightning, or storm cells (premium), tracking historical weather data (up to 70 years back) or long-range forecasts via the 'weather time machine' feature. Of those, checking current, hourly, and daily weather forecasts with a humorous ai personality and viewing radar, storm cell, and weather alert maps are not what Baron Weather is typically brought in for.
- What can Carrot Weather do that Baron Weather cannot?
- Carrot Weather covers Personality modes, Multiple data sources, Custom layouts, Secret locations. Baron Weather covers Broadcast graphics, Radar systems, Severe weather detection, Mobile alerts.