WeatherBug 3.5.97
Simplistic GUI with some customization features
You wouldn't expect a weather app to be complicated or confusing, but it should come with some stylish features to make it more appealing. The interface is dull at best, the menu comes in gray colors and leaves space for an ad banner in the bottom of the screen.
There's the option of changing the background image, but the gallery comes with few images to choose from. Although, the app comes with a gallery of weather related photos submitted by users, you can't rate or comment them, not to mention download or set as background pictures.
Check temperatures and wind conditions
When it comes to weather information, this app doesn't do any wrong. It comes with updated temperatures in your location, wind speed, dew point, humidity and the hour when the sun rises and sets. There's also information on chances of rain and the highest temperature in a given day.
Aside from this, the app provides a detailed ten-day forecast so you'd know what to expect from the coming week. There's also an hourly forecast for the next week, together with details on the moon phase and the hour when it's expected to rain. The app also comes with alerts of severe weather conditions.
Live cams and news on the weather
WeatherBug packs a lot of features under its interface. It comes with a radar map, that displays temperatures, heat indexes, dew points and much more in Google Maps, pinpointing your current location. It also features wind speeds and humidity.
There's also a lifestyle forecast, that shows you if conditions are proper for certain activities, like fitness, gardening, barbecue, thus helping you set up your schedule for the upcoming days. Storm Center comes with updated news on storms and extreme weather from around the world, while the spotlight section is filled with trending articles on the weather.
You can also watch videos of forecasts or check out live cams from around the world. Shortcuts for all its features are displayed on the home screen of the app. However, live cams and the spark feature aren't available in all locations and the app faces some stability issues.
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Bottom Line
Design / UI8
The app comes with a comprehensive and intuitive design, with some customization features. Still it could use an upgrade. |
Function7
Some functions aren't available in certain locations, like live cams or spark and the app takes a while to load information. It comes with widgets and displays the current temperature in the notifications bar. |
Security8
No online registration, but needs access to some areas of your phone. The app records your location. |
Battery7
Not quite a battery drainer, but it does use a fair amount of power resources, considering that it constantly updates information, needs access to location services and streams videos. |
Price8
It comes with ads and some in-app purchases. |
Compatibility8
The developer didn't mention Android versions required for this app. |
Cute weather app that needs some improvements.
Specifications
- price:
- Free with ads
- current version:
- 3.5.97
- reviewed version:
- 3.5.97
- developer:
- WeatherBug
- category:
- WEATHER
- os version req.:
- Varies with device
- age rating:
- N/A
- in-app purchases:
- Yes. unlock features for 0.99$
- hits:
- 315