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Hello Weather vs Carrot Weather

Hello Weather logo

Hello Weather

Software

Simple beautiful weather with multiple sources

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Carrot Weather logo

Carrot Weather

Software

Hilariously accurate weather app with personality

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Hello Weather limited features in free version compared to competitors with native rain alerts; 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: Hello Weather covers Simple design, Carrot Weather covers Personality modes.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Hello Weather and Carrot Weather differ
AttributeHello WeatherCarrot Weather
PlatformsiOS, iPadOS, Android, watchOSiOS, Android, macOS
Founded20162013

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 Hello Weather

  • Simple design
  • Comparison mode
  • Custom icons
  • iOS widgets

Only in Carrot Weather

  • Personality modes
  • Custom layouts
  • Secret locations
  • Snarky commentary
  • Macos support

Both cover

  • Multiple data sources
  • Widgets
  • Apple Watch
  • Siri shortcuts
  • Ios support
  • Watchos support

What people use each for

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

Hello Weather

  • Professional Worknot Carrot Weather
  • Content Creationnot Carrot Weather

Carrot Weather

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

Where each one falls short

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

Hello Weather

  • Limited features in free version compared to competitors with native rain alerts
  • Smaller development team means slower feature updates compared to enterprise weather apps
  • No native invoicing or team management for business 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

Pricing, plan by plan

Hello Weather

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Current, hourly, daily forecasts
    • Multiple data source options
    • Dark mode
  • VIP$3/year
    • Home screen and lock screen widgets
    • Push notifications for precipitation
    • Apple Watch app

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 Hello Weather if

  • You need simple design.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, iPadOS, Android, watchOS.
  • You also want comparison mode.
Hello Weather review

Choose Carrot Weather if

  • You need personality modes.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android, macOS.
  • You also want custom layouts.
Carrot Weather review

Questions people ask

Is Hello Weather or Carrot Weather better?
Neither clearly leads. Hello Weather starts at Free and Carrot Weather at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Hello Weather or Carrot Weather?
Hello Weather starts at Free and Carrot Weather at Free.
Does Hello Weather or Carrot Weather run on more platforms?
Hello Weather runs on iOS, iPadOS, Android, watchOS. Carrot Weather runs on iOS, Android, macOS.
Can I use Hello Weather for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Hello Weather best used for?
Hello Weather 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 Hello Weather do that Carrot Weather cannot?
Hello Weather covers Simple design, Comparison mode, Custom icons, iOS widgets. Carrot Weather covers Personality modes, Custom layouts, Secret locations, Snarky commentary. Both handle Multiple data sources, Widgets, Apple Watch, Siri shortcuts.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Hello Weather: What is Hello Weather's business model?

Hello Weather is free to download from the App Store with optional VIP membership. VIP costs $3 for one year, $5 for two years, or $7 for lifetime access.

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Hello Weather: What weather data sources does Hello Weather support?

Hello Weather supports multiple weather data sources including Apple Weather, AccuWeather, Foreca, OpenWeather, Pirate Weather, The Weather Company, Tomorrow.io, Visual Crossing, Weatherbit, and Xweather.

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Hello Weather: What platforms does Hello Weather support?

Hello Weather is available on iPhone, iPad, and Android. It includes Apple Watch app and complications, plus home screen and lock screen widgets.

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Hello Weather: Is Hello Weather an independent project?

Yes, Hello Weather is developed by indie developers Jonas Downey and Trevor as a side project. The team describes themselves as friends with day jobs who make the app for fun.

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Hello Weather: When was Hello Weather first launched?

Hello Weather was launched in 2016 and has achieved half a million downloads with thousands of paying VIP customers.

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