Weather Services 3.5
Weather Services is a nice application that provides users with detailed information on the forecast in multiple locations, together with all sort of other features.
Sleek interface with plenty of features at hand
The first things that you must do after launching the app is to pick the clock and date format, together with formats for checking the temperature and wind speed. You can also customize the notification icon and adjust the update interval.
The app doesn't come with a tutorial or any kind of instructions to help users access features and make it easier for them to navigate inside the app. It's nice that it offers users the option to adjust settings before they actually open the app and get information on the weather forecast. It uses location services on your device to pinpoint your location to provide you with information that you need.
Check the weather easily
You can also select the default weather provider, choose from yr.no and Open weather map. Users can also pick from various themes, the app gives you tips for exploring and applying the theme that you like the most.
Themes are also divided into categories, like free, premium ones and themes that are saved on your device. You can also change the theme of icons and pick the ones that you like. You have a side menu that provides you with all sort of sections. You can pick locations on a map or type in the name of the city of your choice. It has a meteogram and a wind chart.
Get detailed information
You can get information on temperature levels, wind speeds, humidity and all sort of other tips. It uses animation and has really nice background images. It's one of the most customizable and detailed weather applications that we've ever come across.
However, it's not completely free some of the features like charts for temperatures, precipitation, air pressure, humidity and cloudiness. You can unlock the features by upgrading to the premium level using the coins you can earn inside the app.
You can also check out maps and radars, together with webcams in all sort of locations. It has 6 highly customizable home screen widgets that you can apply. Swipe down the notification bar and you can get detailed information like chances of rain, humidity, temperature and wind speed.
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Bottom Line
Design / UI9
The interface is beautiful, with a really nice design and lots of customization features, more than we've ever seen in any other weather app. |
Function9
It works just fine with plenty of features and tools that you can use in order to check the temperature and forecast. |
Security7
It needs plenty of permissions from your phone, some that aren't really connected to its features. |
Battery5
It may actually drain your battery, since it takes up many resources so keep an eye on battery levels when using this app. |
Price7
It's not completely free, it comes with many in-app purchases, pay up to 1.99$ to unlock them. |
Compatibility8
It should work on devices running Android version 2.2 or later, making the app accessible to many users. |
It's a really nice weather app, but comes with lots of in-app purchases.
Specifications
- price:
- 1.99
- current version:
- 3.5
- reviewed version:
- 3.5
- developer:
- Weather Services Group
- category:
- WEATHER
- os version req.:
- Android version 2.2 or later
- age rating:
- N/A
- in-app purchases:
- Yes. unlock features
- hits:
- 374