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Foreca vs Today Weather

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Foreca

Software

Finnish precision weather data for digital services

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Today Weather logo

Today Weather

Software

Clean minimalist weather with multiple data sources

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Foreca free version includes advertisements (only removable via paid subscription); Today Weather weather forecast accuracy is dependent on underlying data sources and cannot account for local microclimates
  • They diverge on capability: Foreca covers Global forecasts, Today Weather covers Multiple data sources.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Foreca and Today Weather actually diverge.

Attributes where Foreca and Today Weather differ
AttributeForecaToday Weather
PlatformsiOS, macOSiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, iPod touch, Apple Vision Pro, Android
Founded19962017

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (Unknown), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 Foreca

  • Global forecasts
  • Automotive weather
  • Mobile SDK
  • White-label apps
  • Marine weather
  • Mobile platforms
  • Automotive systems
  • Digital services

Only in Today Weather

  • Multiple data sources
  • Clean design
  • Hourly forecasts
  • Air quality
  • Precipitation alerts
  • Android widgets
  • iOS widgets
  • Wear OS

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Foreca

  • Checking hourly/daily forecasts and animated weather/radar mapsnot Today Weather
  • Receiving government weather alerts and rain notificationsnot Today Weather
  • Tracking air quality index and UV levelsnot Today Weather
  • Monitoring multiple saved locationsnot Today Weather
  • Apple Watch complications and home-screen widgets for at-a-glance weathernot Today Weather

Today Weather

  • Professional Worknot Foreca
  • Content Creationnot Foreca

Where each one falls short

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

Foreca

  • Free version includes advertisements (only removable via paid subscription)
  • Requires relatively recent OS versions on Apple platforms (iOS 16.4+/macOS 13.0+) per App Store listing
  • Only paid differentiator is ad removal, no deeper feature tier beyond that

Today Weather

  • Weather forecast accuracy is dependent on underlying data sources and cannot account for local microclimates
  • App does not provide offline forecast capability
  • Premium features require subscription or one-time purchase

Pricing, plan by plan

Foreca

Free
  • Ad-free (3 months)$1.59/3 months
  • Ad-free (1 year)$4.99/year

Today Weather

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Weather forecasts
    • Basic radar
    • Air quality and UV index
  • Premium$2.99/year
    • Ad removal
    • Full radar capabilities
    • Advanced weather alerts
  • Premium (Lifetime)$17.99/one-time
    • All premium features
    • Perpetual license

Which should you pick?

Choose Foreca if

  • You need global forecasts.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, macOS.
  • You also want automotive weather.
Foreca review

Choose Today Weather if

  • You need multiple data sources.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, iPod touch, Apple Vision Pro, Android.
  • You also want clean design.
Today Weather review

Questions people ask

Is Foreca or Today Weather better?
Neither clearly leads. Foreca starts at Free and Today Weather at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Foreca or Today Weather?
Foreca starts at Free and Today Weather at Free.
Does Foreca or Today Weather run on more platforms?
Foreca runs on iOS, macOS. Today Weather runs on iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, iPod touch, Apple Vision Pro, Android.
Can I use Foreca for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Foreca best used for?
Foreca is most often used for checking hourly/daily forecasts and animated weather/radar maps, receiving government weather alerts and rain notifications, tracking air quality index and uv levels, monitoring multiple saved locations. Of those, checking hourly/daily forecasts and animated weather/radar maps and receiving government weather alerts and rain notifications are not what Today Weather is typically brought in for.
What can Foreca do that Today Weather cannot?
Foreca covers Global forecasts, Automotive weather, Mobile SDK, White-label apps. Today Weather covers Multiple data sources, Clean design, Hourly forecasts, Air quality.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Today Weather: Is Today Weather free?

Today Weather is free to download and use, with premium features available. Premium subscriptions are $2.99/year (with additional one-time purchase options at $17.99 for perpetual access), which unlock ad removal and full radar capabilities.

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Today Weather: What weather data sources does Today Weather use?

Today Weather integrates data from multiple sources including NOAA, AccuWeather, Dark Sky, Weatherbit, OpenWeatherMap, Foreca, and national meteorological services for each country such as Weather.gov (US) and UK Met Office.

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Today Weather: What platforms does Today Weather support?

Today Weather is available on iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac (M1+), iPod touch, and Apple Vision Pro. An Android version is also available on Google Play.

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Today Weather: Does Today Weather offer widgets?

Yes, Today Weather includes 23 customizable widgets with multiple styles, allowing users to see weather data they need directly on their home screen.

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