Weather Underground 4.2.1
Clogged interface with many customization features
Weather Underground is an intuitive app that comes with two themes and many settings that can be made. However, the information inside the app isn't very well structured, making the interface seem clogged with too much data.
In addition, the app comes with adds at the top of screen which can be removed for 1.99$ per year. The app also comes with a home screen widget, but it only faces a map with temperatures and the forecast in your current location.
Get the temperature and extended forecast for the upcoming days
Weather Underground automatically traces your current location to provide you with all the information related to the weather. It also works with location services off. It displays the local temperature, next to a map so you can check your location, together with predictions on the wind speed and expected rains.
It also compares today's temperature with that of tomorrow and provides you with extended forecast for the next days. In addition, you can have the app display temperature values for the upcoming hours and there's also information on the time when the sun rises and sets, together with weather details on the rest of the week.
WunderMap and weather reports
If you tap on the WunderMap section, Weather Underground displays temperatures in towns near you using Google Maps. The app also comes with information on hurricane and ski reports, together with a radio service which is only available in the US.
Also, you can see the website's weather reports on Twitter or check the blog. All the information made available in this app can be shared on social networking sites.
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Bottom Line
Design / UI7
Simplistic design that comes in only two themes. However, the order of sections can be changed to place essential information at the top. |
Function8
It performs well, all information is updated instantly and made available within the app or on the home screen widget. |
Security8
This app doesn't require online registration and only needs few permissions from your phone. However, it does record your location. |
Battery8
Normal consumption of battery for a weather app, the interval of weather updates can be adjusted so that less power would be consumed. |
Price8
It comes with banner ads which can be removed if you upgrade for 1.99$ per year. |
Compatibility8
This app needs phones and tablets that run on Android version 4.0 or later to work, making it inaccessible to many users. |
A nice app for checking the current weather and extended reports.
Specifications
- price:
- Free with ads
- current version:
- 4.2.1
- reviewed version:
- 4.2.1
- developer:
- Weather Underground
- category:
- WEATHER
- os version req.:
- Android version 4.0 or later
- age rating:
- N/A
- in-app purchases:
- Yes. remove ads for 1.99$ per year
- hits:
- 436