Weather & Environment · head to head
OpenWeatherMap vs Today Weather
OpenWeatherMap
Weather & Environment
Developer-friendly weather API with global coverage
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
Today Weather
Weather & Environment
Clean minimalist weather with multiple data sources
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: OpenWeatherMap free tier capped at 60 calls/minute and 1,000,000 calls/month; Today Weather weather forecast accuracy is dependent on underlying data sources and cannot account for local microclimates
- They diverge on capability: OpenWeatherMap covers Weather API, Today Weather covers Multiple data sources.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which OpenWeatherMap and Today Weather actually diverge.
| Attribute | OpenWeatherMap | Today Weather |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Web | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, iPod touch, Apple Vision Pro, Android |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (Unknown), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Weather & Environment), founded (2017).
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 OpenWeatherMap
- Weather API
- Current conditions
- Forecasts
- Historical data
- Weather maps
- REST API
- JSON format
- Widgets
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.
OpenWeatherMap
- Embedding current weather and short-term forecasts into third-party apps/websitesnot Today Weather
- Pulling historical and statistical weather data for researchnot Today Weather
- Displaying weather map overlays (precipitation, clouds, etc.) via the Weather Maps APInot Today Weather
- Monitoring air pollution levels via the Air Pollution APInot Today Weather
- Geocoding locations for weather lookupsnot Today Weather
Today Weather
- Professional Worknot OpenWeatherMap
- Content Creationnot OpenWeatherMap
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
OpenWeatherMap
- Free tier capped at 60 calls/minute and 1,000,000 calls/month
- Free tier limited to current weather, 3-hour/5-day forecast, air pollution, 15 map layers, and geocoding only
- One Call API free allowance is only 1,000 calls/day before pay-per-call charges apply
- Paid tier (Startup, Developer, Professional, Expert) exact USD prices are not published on the public pricing page
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
OpenWeatherMap
Free- FreeFree
- 60 calls/min
- 1,000,000 calls/month
- current weather, 3-hr/5-day forecast, air pollution, 15 map layers, geocoding
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 OpenWeatherMap if
- You need weather api.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want current conditions.
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.
Questions people ask
- Is OpenWeatherMap or Today Weather better?
- Neither clearly leads. OpenWeatherMap 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, OpenWeatherMap or Today Weather?
- OpenWeatherMap starts at Free and Today Weather at Free.
- Does OpenWeatherMap or Today Weather run on more platforms?
- OpenWeatherMap runs on Web. Today Weather runs on iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, iPod touch, Apple Vision Pro, Android.
- Can I use OpenWeatherMap for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is OpenWeatherMap best used for?
- OpenWeatherMap is most often used for embedding current weather and short-term forecasts into third-party apps/websites, pulling historical and statistical weather data for research, displaying weather map overlays (precipitation, clouds, etc.) via the weather maps api, monitoring air pollution levels via the air pollution api. Of those, embedding current weather and short-term forecasts into third-party apps/websites and pulling historical and statistical weather data for research are not what Today Weather is typically brought in for.
- What can OpenWeatherMap do that Today Weather cannot?
- OpenWeatherMap covers Weather API, Current conditions, Forecasts, Historical data. 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.
SourceToday 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.
SourceToday 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.
SourceToday 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.
SourceRelated pages
More on OpenWeatherMap
More on Today Weather
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