Weather & Environment · head to head
Today Weather vs AccuWeather

Today Weather
Weather & Environment
Clean minimalist weather with multiple data sources
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -

AccuWeather
Weather & Environment
Superior accuracy with proprietary RealFeel technology
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Today Weather weather forecast accuracy is dependent on underlying data sources and cannot account for local microclimates; AccuWeather free API tier limited to 500 calls/day (14-day trial), forcing quick upgrade to paid plans
- They diverge on capability: Today Weather covers Multiple data sources, AccuWeather covers RealFeel temperature.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Today Weather and AccuWeather actually diverge.
| Attribute | Today Weather | AccuWeather |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, iPod touch, Apple Vision Pro, Android | Web, iOS, Android, macOS |
| Founded | 2017 | 1962 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (Unknown), free tier (Yes), 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 Today Weather
- Multiple data sources
- Clean design
- Hourly forecasts
- Precipitation alerts
- Android widgets
- iOS widgets
- Wear OS
Only in AccuWeather
- RealFeel temperature
- MinuteCast
- 45-day forecasts
- Severe weather alerts
- Smart TV apps
- Automotive
- Smart speakers
- Web support
Both cover
- Air quality
- Ios support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Today Weather
- Professional Worknot AccuWeather
- Content Creationnot AccuWeather
AccuWeather
- Checking hyperlocal current conditions and minute-by-minute precipitation forecasts (MinuteCast)not Today Weather
- Getting severe weather alerts and notificationsnot Today Weather
- Viewing extended daily/hourly forecasts for trip planningnot Today Weather
- Building weather-driven features into third-party apps via the Core Weather APInot Today Weather
- Ad-free or premium in-app weather viewing via AccuWeather Premium/Premium+ subscriptionsnot Today Weather
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
AccuWeather
- Free API tier limited to 500 calls/day (14-day trial), forcing quick upgrade to paid plans
- Entry paid API tier (Starter, $2/month) capped at 15,000 monthly calls with only Current Conditions and 5-day Forecast
- Higher-tier forecast features (72-hour/10-day/120-hour/15-day forecasts, Alerts, Imagery) gated behind Prime ($250/mo) and Elite ($500/mo) API plans
- Consumer app requires iOS 17 / iPadOS 17 / macOS 14 or later, excluding older Apple devices
Pricing, plan by plan
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
AccuWeather
Free- FreeFree
- 500 daily API calls (14-day trial)
- AccuWeather Premium$1.99/month
- AccuWeather Premium+$4.99/month
Which should you pick?
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.
Choose AccuWeather if
- You need realfeel temperature.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android, macOS.
- You also want minutecast.
Questions people ask
- Is Today Weather or AccuWeather better?
- Neither clearly leads. Today Weather starts at Free and AccuWeather at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Today Weather or AccuWeather?
- Today Weather starts at Free and AccuWeather at Free.
- Does Today Weather or AccuWeather run on more platforms?
- Today Weather runs on iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, iPod touch, Apple Vision Pro, Android. AccuWeather runs on Web, iOS, Android, macOS.
- Can I use Today Weather for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Today Weather best used for?
- Today Weather is most often used for professional work, content creation. Of those, professional work and content creation are not what AccuWeather is typically brought in for.
- What can Today Weather do that AccuWeather cannot?
- Today Weather covers Multiple data sources, Clean design, Hourly forecasts, Precipitation alerts. AccuWeather covers RealFeel temperature, MinuteCast, 45-day forecasts, Severe weather alerts. Both handle Air quality, Ios support, Android support.
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 Today Weather
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