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The Weather Channel vs Weather Mate

The Weather Channel logo

The Weather Channel

Weather & Environment

America's most trusted weather source with real-time forecasts

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Weather Mate

Weather & Environment

Clean weather app with smart notifications

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only The Weather Channel has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: The Weather Channel premium radar features are limited to iOS and macOS; not available on Android or other platforms; Weather Mate primary website not accessible; domain resolves to 'not found'
  • They diverge on capability: The Weather Channel covers 10-day forecasts, Weather Mate covers Clean interface.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which The Weather Channel and Weather Mate actually diverge.

Attributes where The Weather Channel and Weather Mate differ
AttributeThe Weather ChannelWeather Mate
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsiOS, Android, Web, Apple TV, Samsung Smart TV, RokuiOS, Android
Founded19822015

Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Weather & Environment).

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 The Weather Channel

  • 10-day forecasts
  • Hourly predictions
  • Interactive radar
  • Severe weather alerts
  • Air quality index
  • Smart home devices
  • Connected cars
  • Wearables

Only in Weather Mate

  • Clean interface
  • Smart notifications
  • Customizable alerts
  • Multiple locations
  • Widgets
  • iOS widgets
  • Apple Watch
  • Watchos support

Both cover

  • Ios support

What people use each for

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

The Weather Channel

  • Checking daily and 10-day local weather forecastsnot Weather Mate
  • Tracking storms and hurricanes via Storm Radarnot Weather Mate
  • Viewing weather radar mapsnot Weather Mate
  • Getting severe weather alertsnot Weather Mate
  • Accessing weather news and video content on weather.comnot Weather Mate

Weather Mate

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

Where each one falls short

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

The Weather Channel

  • Premium radar features are limited to iOS and macOS; not available on Android or other platforms
  • Premium subscription required for advanced radar customization
  • Premium perks tied to partner deals which may change

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

The Weather Channel

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Rain radar and storm tracker
    • Allergy tracker
    • 24-hour future radar
  • Premium$29.99/year
    • All free features
    • Premium perks program (up to USD 187 value)
    • 18Birdies golf app access (30% off plus free week)

Weather Mate

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Weather Mate review.

Which should you pick?

Choose The Weather Channel if

  • You need 10-day forecasts.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Web, Apple TV, Samsung Smart TV, Roku.
  • You also want hourly predictions.
The Weather Channel 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 The Weather Channel or Weather Mate better?
Neither clearly leads. The Weather Channel 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, The Weather Channel or Weather Mate?
The Weather Channel has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for The Weather Channel and On request for Weather Mate.
Does The Weather Channel or Weather Mate run on more platforms?
The Weather Channel runs on iOS, Android, Web, Apple TV, Samsung Smart TV, Roku. Weather Mate runs on iOS, Android.
Can I use The Weather Channel for free?
Yes. The Weather Channel has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Weather Mate starts at On request.
What is The Weather Channel best used for?
The Weather Channel is most often used for checking daily and 10-day local weather forecasts, tracking storms and hurricanes via storm radar, viewing weather radar maps, getting severe weather alerts. Of those, checking daily and 10-day local weather forecasts and tracking storms and hurricanes via storm radar are not what Weather Mate is typically brought in for.
What can The Weather Channel do that Weather Mate cannot?
The Weather Channel covers 10-day forecasts, Hourly predictions, Interactive radar, Severe weather alerts. Weather Mate covers Clean interface, Smart notifications, Customizable alerts, Multiple locations. Both handle Ios support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

The Weather Channel: What is the cost of The Weather Channel Premium?

The Weather Channel Premium subscription costs USD 29.99 annually with a 7-day free trial before the annual charge is applied.

Source
The Weather Channel: What premium features are included?

The Weather Channel Premium includes premium perks program offering up to USD 187 in partner deals, access to 18Birdies golf app (30% off plus free week), and professional-grade customizable radar with high-resolution single-site radar on iOS and macOS devices.

Source
The Weather Channel: What are the free features available?

Free features include rain radar, storm tracker, allergy tracker, 24-hour future radar, storm alerts, Feels Like temperature, hourly and daily forecasts, weather widgets with dark mode support, and air quality monitoring.

The Weather Channel: What devices are supported?

The Weather Channel app is available on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Samsung Smart TV, Roku, and other streaming platforms.

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