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Ventusky vs Hello Weather

Ventusky logo

Ventusky

Software

Beautiful weather maps from Czech developers

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Hello Weather logo

Hello Weather

Software

Simple beautiful weather with multiple sources

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; Hello Weather limited features in free version compared to competitors with native rain alerts
  • They diverge on capability: Ventusky covers Animated weather maps, Hello Weather covers Multiple data sources.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Ventusky and Hello Weather differ
AttributeVentuskyHello Weather
Pricing modelfreeUnknown
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidiOS, iPadOS, Android, watchOS
Founded20152016

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 Hello Weather

  • Multiple data sources
  • Simple design
  • Comparison mode
  • Custom icons
  • Widgets
  • Apple Watch
  • iOS widgets
  • Siri shortcuts

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 Hello Weather

Hello Weather

  • Professional Worknot Ventusky
  • Content Creationnot 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

Hello Weather

  • Limited features in free version compared to competitors with native rain alerts
  • Smaller development team means slower feature updates compared to enterprise weather apps
  • No native invoicing or team management for business use

Pricing, plan by plan

Ventusky

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Weather maps
    • Multiple models
    • Forecasts

Hello Weather

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Current, hourly, daily forecasts
    • Multiple data source options
    • Dark mode
  • VIP$3/year
    • Home screen and lock screen widgets
    • Push notifications for precipitation
    • Apple Watch app

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 Hello Weather if

  • You need multiple data sources.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, iPadOS, Android, watchOS.
  • You also want simple design.
Hello Weather review

Questions people ask

Is Ventusky or Hello Weather better?
Neither clearly leads. Ventusky starts at Free and Hello Weather at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Ventusky or Hello Weather?
Ventusky starts at Free and Hello Weather at Free.
Does Ventusky or Hello Weather run on more platforms?
Ventusky runs on Web, Ios, Android. Hello Weather runs on iOS, iPadOS, Android, watchOS.
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 Hello Weather is typically brought in for.
What can Ventusky do that Hello Weather cannot?
Ventusky covers Animated weather maps, Multiple forecast models, Wind visualization, Temperature maps. Hello Weather covers Multiple data sources, Simple design, Comparison mode, Custom icons. Both handle Ios support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Hello Weather: What is Hello Weather's business model?

Hello Weather is free to download from the App Store with optional VIP membership. VIP costs $3 for one year, $5 for two years, or $7 for lifetime access.

Source
Hello Weather: What weather data sources does Hello Weather support?

Hello Weather supports multiple weather data sources including Apple Weather, AccuWeather, Foreca, OpenWeather, Pirate Weather, The Weather Company, Tomorrow.io, Visual Crossing, Weatherbit, and Xweather.

Source
Hello Weather: What platforms does Hello Weather support?

Hello Weather is available on iPhone, iPad, and Android. It includes Apple Watch app and complications, plus home screen and lock screen widgets.

Source
Hello Weather: Is Hello Weather an independent project?

Yes, Hello Weather is developed by indie developers Jonas Downey and Trevor as a side project. The team describes themselves as friends with day jobs who make the app for fun.

Source
Hello Weather: When was Hello Weather first launched?

Hello Weather was launched in 2016 and has achieved half a million downloads with thousands of paying VIP customers.

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