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Hello Weather vs Weather Mate

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Hello Weather

Weather

Simple beautiful weather with multiple sources

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
W

Weather Mate

Weather

Clean weather app with smart notifications

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Hello Weather has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Hello Weather limited features in free version compared to competitors with native rain alerts; Weather Mate primary website not accessible; domain resolves to 'not found'
  • They diverge on capability: Hello Weather covers Multiple data sources, Weather Mate covers Clean interface.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Hello Weather and Weather Mate differ
AttributeHello WeatherWeather Mate
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsiOS, iPadOS, Android, watchOSiOS, Android
Founded20162015

Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), 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 Hello Weather

  • Multiple data sources
  • Simple design
  • Comparison mode
  • Custom icons
  • Siri shortcuts

Only in Weather Mate

  • Clean interface
  • Smart notifications
  • Customizable alerts
  • Multiple locations

Both cover

  • Widgets
  • Apple Watch
  • iOS widgets
  • Ios support
  • Watchos support

What people use each for

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

Hello Weather

  • Professional Worknot Weather Mate
  • Content Creationnot Weather Mate

Weather Mate

  • Real-time weather updates and forecastsnot Hello Weather
  • Weather alerts and notificationsnot Hello Weather
  • Clean, user-friendly weather interfacenot 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

Weather Mate

  • Primary website not accessible; domain resolves to 'not found'
  • No verifiable pricing information available
  • Limited ability to confirm current features or platform availability

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

Weather Mate

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Weather Mate review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Hello Weather if

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

Choose Weather Mate if

  • You need clean interface.
  • You work on iOS, Android.
  • You also want smart notifications.
Weather Mate review

Questions people ask

Is Hello Weather or Weather Mate better?
Neither clearly leads. Hello Weather starts at Free and Weather Mate at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Hello Weather or Weather Mate?
Hello Weather has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Hello Weather and On request for Weather Mate.
Does Hello Weather or Weather Mate run on more platforms?
Hello Weather runs on iOS, iPadOS, Android, watchOS. Weather Mate runs on iOS, Android.
Can I use Hello Weather for free?
Yes. Hello Weather has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Weather Mate starts at On request.
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 Weather Mate is typically brought in for.
What can Hello Weather do that Weather Mate cannot?
Hello Weather covers Multiple data sources, Simple design, Comparison mode, Custom icons. Weather Mate covers Clean interface, Smart notifications, Customizable alerts, Multiple locations. Both handle Widgets, Apple Watch, iOS widgets, Ios support.

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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