Weather · head to head
Hello Weather vs Yr.no
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Hello Weather limited features in free version compared to competitors with native rain alerts; Yr.no full API/data usage requires attribution to the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK per their terms, not a no-strings-attached free service
- They diverge on capability: Hello Weather covers Multiple data sources, Yr.no covers Hourly forecasts.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Hello Weather and Yr.no actually diverge.
| Attribute | Hello Weather | Yr.no |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Unknown | free |
| Platforms | iOS, iPadOS, Android, watchOS | Web, iOS, Android |
| Founded | 2016 | 2007 |
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 Hello Weather
- Multiple data sources
- Simple design
- Comparison mode
- Custom icons
- Apple Watch
- iOS widgets
- Siri shortcuts
- Watchos support
Only in Yr.no
- Hourly forecasts
- Long-term predictions
- Precipitation graphs
- Wind data
- Aurora forecasts
- Open API
- Smart displays
- Web support
Both cover
- Widgets
- Ios support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Hello Weather
- Professional Worknot Yr.no
- Content Creationnot Yr.no
Yr.no
- Checking day-by-day and hour-by-hour weather forecasts with graph detailsnot Hello Weather
- Now-cast alerts for rainfall expected within the next 90 minutesnot Hello Weather
- Viewing UV forecasts, pollen spread, and air pollution overviewsnot Hello Weather
- Embedding free weather widgets/modules on third-party websitesnot Hello Weather
- Building weather features into apps via Yr's free REST APIs (forecasts, alerts, radar, ocean data)not 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
Yr.no
- Full API/data usage requires attribution to the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK per their terms, not a no-strings-attached free service
- Product and documentation are heavily Norway/Nordic-centric in framing even though forecasts cover any location on earth
- No paid/pro consumer tier is published, monetization/support model beyond the free service is unclear from primary sources
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
Yr.no
Free- FreeFree
- Full weather data
- Hourly forecasts
- Long-term outlook
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.
Choose Yr.no if
- You need hourly forecasts.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want long-term predictions.
Questions people ask
- Is Hello Weather or Yr.no better?
- Neither clearly leads. Hello Weather starts at Free and Yr.no at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Hello Weather or Yr.no?
- Hello Weather starts at Free and Yr.no at Free.
- Does Hello Weather or Yr.no run on more platforms?
- Hello Weather runs on iOS, iPadOS, Android, watchOS. Yr.no runs on Web, iOS, Android.
- 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 Yr.no is typically brought in for.
- What can Hello Weather do that Yr.no cannot?
- Hello Weather covers Multiple data sources, Simple design, Comparison mode, Custom icons. Yr.no covers Hourly forecasts, Long-term predictions, Precipitation graphs, Wind data. Both handle 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.
SourceYr.no: Is Yr.no free to use?
Yes, Yr.no is a free weather forecasting service. It is a collaboration between NRK (Norwegian Broadcasting) and The Norwegian Meteorological Institute.
SourceHello 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.
SourceYr.no: Does Yr.no require registration or payment to access weather forecasts?
The website does not mention any registration requirements, subscription tiers, or payment obligations. Access to weather information appears to be free without account creation.
SourceHello 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.
SourceYr.no: Who funds and maintains Yr.no if it is free?
Yr.no is maintained as a public service collaboration between NRK (Norwegian public broadcasting) and The Norwegian Meteorological Institute, both government-supported organizations.
SourceHello 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.
SourceHello 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.
SourceRelated pages
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