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Today Weather vs Weather Mate

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Today Weather

Weather

Clean minimalist weather with multiple data sources

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Weather Mate

Weather

Clean weather app with smart notifications

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Today Weather has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Today Weather weather forecast accuracy is dependent on underlying data sources and cannot account for local microclimates; Weather Mate primary website not accessible; domain resolves to 'not found'
  • They diverge on capability: Today Weather covers Multiple data sources, Weather Mate covers Clean interface.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Today Weather and Weather Mate actually diverge.

Attributes where Today Weather and Weather Mate differ
AttributeToday WeatherWeather Mate
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, iPod touch, Apple Vision Pro, AndroidiOS, Android
Founded20172015

Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), 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 Today Weather

  • Multiple data sources
  • Clean design
  • Hourly forecasts
  • Air quality
  • Precipitation alerts
  • Android widgets
  • Wear OS
  • Android support

Only in Weather Mate

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

Both cover

  • iOS widgets
  • Ios support

What people use each for

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

Today Weather

  • Professional Worknot Weather Mate
  • Content Creationnot Weather Mate

Weather Mate

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

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

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

Weather Mate

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Weather Mate review.

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.
Today Weather 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 Today Weather or Weather Mate better?
Neither clearly leads. Today Weather 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, Today Weather or Weather Mate?
Today Weather has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Today Weather and On request for Weather Mate.
Does Today Weather or Weather Mate run on more platforms?
Today Weather runs on iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, iPod touch, Apple Vision Pro, Android. Weather Mate runs on iOS, Android.
Can I use Today Weather for free?
Yes. Today Weather has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Weather Mate starts at On request.
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 Weather Mate is typically brought in for.
What can Today Weather do that Weather Mate cannot?
Today Weather covers Multiple data sources, Clean design, Hourly forecasts, Air quality. Weather Mate covers Clean interface, Smart notifications, Customizable alerts, Multiple locations. Both handle iOS widgets, Ios 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.

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Today 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.

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Today 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.

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Today 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.

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