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Ventusky vs Carrot Weather

Ventusky logo

Ventusky

Software

Beautiful weather maps from Czech developers

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Carrot Weather logo

Carrot Weather

Software

Hilariously accurate weather app with personality

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Ventusky the Premium subscription page names two tiers, Premium and Premium plus, capped at 4 and 25 devices respectively, but publishes no price for either, showing a dash where the figure would appear; Carrot Weather most advanced weather data sources (AccuWeather, The Weather Channel, Aeris Weather, Netatmo personal stations) and map layers (lightning, alerts, wind, humidity, dew point, snow depth) are locked behind paid Premium/Ultrapremium Club subscriptions, not included in the base app
  • They diverge on capability: Ventusky covers Animated weather maps, Carrot Weather covers Personality modes.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Ventusky and Carrot Weather actually diverge.

Attributes where Ventusky and Carrot Weather differ
AttributeVentuskyCarrot Weather
Pricing modelfreeUnknown
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidiOS, Android, macOS
Founded20152013

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 Ventusky

  • Animated weather maps
  • Multiple forecast models
  • Wind visualization
  • Temperature maps
  • Precipitation forecasts
  • Web embedding
  • Web support
  • Android support

Only in Carrot Weather

  • Personality modes
  • Multiple data sources
  • Custom layouts
  • Secret locations
  • Snarky commentary
  • Apple Watch
  • Siri shortcuts
  • Widgets

Both cover

  • Ios support

What people use each for

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

Ventusky

  • Interactive weather forecast, radar and wind mapping, with a paid Premium tier for unlimited layers and forecasts beyond 7 daysnot Carrot Weather

Carrot Weather

  • Checking current, hourly, and daily weather forecasts with a humorous AI personalitynot Ventusky
  • Viewing radar, storm cell, and weather alert mapsnot Ventusky
  • Receiving push notifications for rain, lightning, or storm cells (premium)not Ventusky
  • Tracking historical weather data (up to 70 years back) or long-range forecasts via the 'weather time machine' featurenot Ventusky
  • Using Apple Watch complications/widgets for at-a-glance forecastsnot Ventusky

Where each one falls short

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

Ventusky

  • The Premium subscription page names two tiers, Premium and Premium plus, capped at 4 and 25 devices respectively, but publishes no price for either, showing a dash where the figure would appear

Carrot Weather

  • Most advanced weather data sources (AccuWeather, The Weather Channel, Aeris Weather, Netatmo personal stations) and map layers (lightning, alerts, wind, humidity, dew point, snow depth) are locked behind paid Premium/Ultrapremium Club subscriptions, not included in the base app
  • Background Apple Watch updates for premium data sources require an active subscription
  • Pricing for named tiers (Premium Club, Premium Ultra, Premium Family) is disclosed only via in-app purchase screens rather than a public pricing page with fixed dollar figures
  • Mac App Store listing shows a separate $14.99 one-time purchase price for macOS, a different pricing model than the free-to-download iOS/Android version

Pricing, plan by plan

Ventusky

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Weather maps
    • Multiple models
    • Forecasts

Carrot Weather

Free
  • Premium Club$undefined/mo
    • Additional data sources and map layers
  • Ultrapremium Club$undefined/mo
    • Full data sources, map layers, notifications
  • Premium Family$undefined/mo
    • Shares Premium/Ultrapremium across up to 5 family members

Which should you pick?

Choose Ventusky if

  • You need animated weather maps.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want multiple forecast models.
Ventusky review

Choose Carrot Weather if

  • You need personality modes.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android, macOS.
  • You also want multiple data sources.
Carrot Weather review

Questions people ask

Is Ventusky or Carrot Weather better?
Neither clearly leads. Ventusky starts at Free and Carrot Weather at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Ventusky or Carrot Weather?
Ventusky starts at Free and Carrot Weather at Free.
Does Ventusky or Carrot Weather run on more platforms?
Ventusky runs on Web, Ios, Android. Carrot Weather runs on iOS, Android, macOS.
Can I use Ventusky for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Ventusky best used for?
Ventusky is most often used for interactive weather forecast, radar and wind mapping, with a paid premium tier for unlimited layers and forecasts beyond 7 days. Of those, interactive weather forecast, radar and wind mapping, with a paid premium tier for unlimited layers and forecasts beyond 7 days is not what Carrot Weather is typically brought in for.
What can Ventusky do that Carrot Weather cannot?
Ventusky covers Animated weather maps, Multiple forecast models, Wind visualization, Temperature maps. Carrot Weather covers Personality modes, Multiple data sources, Custom layouts, Secret locations. Both handle Ios support.
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