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BreezoMeter vs Storm Radar

BreezoMeter logo

BreezoMeter

Weather

Environmental intelligence for healthier living

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Storm Radar logo

Storm Radar

Weather

Advanced storm tracking from The Weather Channel

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Storm Radar has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: BreezoMeter no longer an independent product. Google acquired BreezoMeter and breezometer.com now redirects to the Google Maps Platform environment APIs; Storm Radar iOS-only at launch with Android support still pending
  • They diverge on capability: BreezoMeter covers Hyperlocal AQI, Storm Radar covers Future radar.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which BreezoMeter and Storm Radar actually diverge.

Attributes where BreezoMeter and Storm Radar differ
AttributeBreezoMeterStorm Radar
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquoteUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsApi, MobileiOS
Founded20141982

Identical on both: 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 BreezoMeter

  • Hyperlocal AQI
  • Pollen forecasts
  • Fire tracking
  • Health recommendations
  • Historical data
  • REST API
  • Mobile SDKs
  • Enterprise systems

Only in Storm Radar

  • Future radar
  • Storm tracking
  • Lightning detection
  • Hurricane tracker
  • Severe alerts
  • Weather Channel ecosystem
  • Smart devices
  • Ios support

What people use each for

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

BreezoMeter

  • Professional Work
  • Content Creation

Storm Radar

  • Professional Work
  • Content Creation

Both are used for professional work, content creation, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.

Where each one falls short

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

BreezoMeter

  • No longer an independent product. Google acquired BreezoMeter and breezometer.com now redirects to the Google Maps Platform environment APIs
  • Its capabilities are now bought as Google Maps Platform usage rather than as a standalone subscription

Storm Radar

  • iOS-only at launch with Android support still pending
  • Premium subscription required for advanced features like future radar and custom alerts
  • Limited integration options with other weather or emergency alert services

Pricing, plan by plan

BreezoMeter

On request
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Air quality API
    • Pollen data
    • Fire data

Storm Radar

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic weather radar
    • Real-time precipitation alerts
    • Severe weather warnings
  • Premium$3.99/month
    • Future radar (6-72 hours)
    • 30 advanced tracking features
    • AI Weather Assistant

Which should you pick?

Choose BreezoMeter if

  • You need hyperlocal aqi.
  • You work on Api, Mobile.
  • You also want pollen forecasts.
BreezoMeter review

Choose Storm Radar if

  • You need future radar.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS.
  • You also want storm tracking.
Storm Radar review

Questions people ask

Is BreezoMeter or Storm Radar better?
Neither clearly leads. BreezoMeter starts at On request and Storm Radar at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, BreezoMeter or Storm Radar?
Storm Radar has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for BreezoMeter and Free for Storm Radar.
Does BreezoMeter or Storm Radar run on more platforms?
BreezoMeter runs on Api, Mobile. Storm Radar runs on iOS.
Can I use Storm Radar for free?
Yes. Storm Radar has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. BreezoMeter starts at On request.
What is BreezoMeter best used for?
BreezoMeter is most often used for professional work, content creation.
What can BreezoMeter do that Storm Radar cannot?
BreezoMeter covers Hyperlocal AQI, Pollen forecasts, Fire tracking, Health recommendations. Storm Radar covers Future radar, Storm tracking, Lightning detection, Hurricane tracker.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

BreezoMeter: How does Google Maps Platform pricing work?

Google Maps Platform offers two pricing models: Pay-as-you-go with individual products charged based on usage, or Subscribe to save with monthly subscription plans providing bundled access.

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Storm Radar: How much does Storm Radar cost?

Storm Radar is free to download on iOS. Premium features cost $3.99 per month or $19.99 per year. The Weather Channel Premium Pro subscribers get all Storm Radar premium features for $4.99/month or $29.99/year.

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BreezoMeter: What subscription tiers are available?

Google Maps Platform offers Starter, Essentials, and Pro subscription plans, each providing 'a generous allowance of calls and access to our most popular products'.

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Storm Radar: What platforms does Storm Radar support?

Storm Radar is currently available on iOS. An Android version is planned for future release.

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BreezoMeter: Is there free usage available?

Yes. The platform includes complimentary monthly allocations. For example, Essentials Map Tiles APIs provide up to 100,000 calls at no cost per SKU per month.

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Storm Radar: What storm tracking features does Storm Radar provide?

Storm Radar offers 6 hours of global future radar and up to 72 hours in the US, real-time precipitation alerts, NOAA severe weather warnings, lightning alerts, and up to 30 advanced tracking features for hurricanes, tornadoes, and other storms.

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BreezoMeter: Can I start without a credit card?

Yes. A Maps Demo Key enables developers to 'start building in seconds without a credit card', allowing prototype development without payment setup.

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Storm Radar: Does Storm Radar include an AI Weather Assistant?

Yes, Storm Radar includes an AI-Powered Weather Assistant that provides personal meteorologist-level insights using generative AI to transform complex weather data into natural updates.

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BreezoMeter: Do pricing terms differ by region?

Yes. Google notes that 'Product availability, functionality and terms may differ for customers with billing addresses in the European Economic Area (EEA)'.

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