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Carrot Weather vs Weather Underground PWS

Carrot Weather logo

Carrot Weather

Weather

Hilariously accurate weather app with personality

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Weather Underground PWS logo

Weather Underground PWS

Weather

World's largest personal weather station network

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • 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; Weather Underground PWS personal weather station network relies on community contributions
  • They diverge on capability: Carrot Weather covers Personality modes, Weather Underground PWS covers Station network.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Carrot Weather and Weather Underground PWS actually diverge.

Attributes where Carrot Weather and Weather Underground PWS differ
AttributeCarrot WeatherWeather Underground PWS
Pricing modelUnknownfree
PlatformsiOS, Android, macOSWeb, Mobile
Founded20131995

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 Carrot Weather

  • Personality modes
  • Multiple data sources
  • Custom layouts
  • Secret locations
  • Snarky commentary
  • Apple Watch
  • Siri shortcuts
  • Widgets

Only in Weather Underground PWS

  • Station network
  • Real-time upload
  • Historical data
  • Quality control
  • Community rankings
  • PWS devices
  • Data APIs
  • Weather apps

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

Weather Underground PWS

  • Community-sourced weather station networknot Carrot Weather
  • Personal weather monitoring and forecastingnot Carrot Weather
  • Historical weather data accessnot Carrot Weather
  • Severe weather alerts and notificationsnot 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

Weather Underground PWS

  • Personal weather station network relies on community contributions
  • Data accuracy varies by station quality

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

Weather Underground PWS

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Station registration
    • Data upload
    • Dashboard

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.
Carrot Weather review

Choose Weather Underground PWS if

  • You need station network.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want real-time upload.
Weather Underground PWS review

Questions people ask

Is Carrot Weather or Weather Underground PWS better?
Neither clearly leads. Carrot Weather starts at Free and Weather Underground PWS at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Carrot Weather or Weather Underground PWS?
Carrot Weather starts at Free and Weather Underground PWS at Free.
Does Carrot Weather or Weather Underground PWS run on more platforms?
Carrot Weather runs on iOS, Android, macOS. Weather Underground PWS runs on Web, Mobile.
Can I use Carrot Weather for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
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 Weather Underground PWS is typically brought in for.
What can Carrot Weather do that Weather Underground PWS cannot?
Carrot Weather covers Personality modes, Multiple data sources, Custom layouts, Secret locations. Weather Underground PWS covers Station network, Real-time upload, Historical data, Quality control.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Carrot Weather: How much does Carrot Weather cost?

Carrot Weather pricing is not displayed on the vendor website. The app offers a Premium Club membership model for access to advanced features like custom widgets, notifications, data source switching, weather maps, and customization options, but specific costs require checking the app store. Source: https://www.meetcarrot.com/weather

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Weather Underground PWS: Is there a cost to join the Weather Underground Personal Weather Station network?

No cost is disclosed for joining the Weather Underground PWS network. The site encourages users to join and contribute weather data.

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Carrot Weather: What features require Carrot Weather Premium Club?

Advanced features including custom widgets, notifications, data source switching, detailed weather maps, and interface customization require Carrot Weather Premium Club membership. Basic weather forecasting is available without a paid membership. Source: https://www.meetcarrot.com/weather

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