# Hello Weather — Local forecasts, radar, alerts

> Beautiful, trustworthy weather forecasts with hyperlocal updates and radar. (iPhone/iPad app by Electric Dream Machine LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hello-weather/id978393692 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Electric Dream Machine LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1122168340)
- Category: Weather, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 9,436 App Store ratings · 471 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 317 MB
- Languages: Russian, Hindi, Vietnamese, American English, Hungarian, Dutch, Greek, Danish, Indonesian, European Spanish and 17 more
- Released: 2016-01-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hello-weather/id978393692/reviews.md

## What is Hello Weather?

Hello Weather gives you beautiful, trustworthy forecasts powered by the best weather data on Earth. With hyperlocal real-time info and a joyful design that’s easy to read at a glance, you’ll always be prepared for whatever’s coming your way.

APP OF THE DAY 2026 + featured globally since 2018

"One of my very favorites in recent years. It’s attractive, original, and highly useful."
— Daring Fireball

Five reasons why you’ll love planning your day with Hello Weather...

1. All the info you need is right in your face.
Current conditions, hourly and daily forecasts, minute-by-minute rain, and weather alerts, all in a design you can read in seconds. Everything you need, nothing you don’t.

2. Simple on the surface. Details one tap away.
Sometimes you need to dig deeper. Is it going to be windy enough to fly a kite today? When’s the best time to go? Just tap the wind card (or any other stat) for a super friendly chart showing what’s up.

3. Forecasts so advanced, they might be fivecasts.
Switch from Apple Weather to ultra-detailed forecasts from the world’s best data providers, like The Weather Channel, AccuWeather, and Foreca. Pick the source that works best for your area, or switch back and forth to compare.

4. You don’t need to be a weather expert.
What does barometric pressure mean? Is the dewpoint good or bad? We translated those esoteric stats into human words, so you’ll know how it really feels outside.

5. It’ll make you smile.
We filled the app with tons of thoughtful little touches to brighten your day. You’ll love the beautiful color themes, automatic night mode, and sweet secret extras.

And that’s not all…

• Hello Weather works everywhere, from your phone to your wrist.
Great on iPhone and iPad, with widgets, notifications, and a full Apple Watch app to keep you updated on the go. It speaks 27 languages, too.

• Radar’s built right in.
When there’s a storm front ahead, we’ve got your back. Our powerful radar tab shows you exactly what’s headed your way.

• You can have it your way.
Tune your app’s layout and appearance to your heart’s content. Pick custom icon sets, themes, charts, data points, or tweak fiddly details if you want.

• Made with care by a tiny indie company.
We pour a lot of love into our app, and we take great care of our customers. We’re always just an email away, and we’ll get back to you quickly.

Here’s what the experts say:

"It’s so great-looking, and so easy to use, that it’s been my go-to weather app since I discovered it."
— Cult of Mac

"Hello Weather strips it down to the essence."
— Macworld

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Hello Weather’s free to use, but it’s way better if you upgrade for the Pro stuff.

Free features:
• No ads or gimmicks.
• Easy to read forecasts, powered by Apple Weather.
• Minute-by-minute rain estimates.
• Basic radar.
• Automatic color themes and dark mode.
• Weather units customization, including simultaneous Fahrenheit & Celsius mode.

Upgrade to Pro and get:
• Widgets for your Home Screen and Lock Screen.
• Notifications for rain, severe weather alerts, and future forecasts.
• Apple Watch app and complications.
• More data sources, including The Weather Channel, AccuWeather, Foreca, and others.
• Radar animation and layers.
• Air quality and pollen info (with certain data sources).
• Weather icon sets, themes, and loads of additional customization options.
• Custom app icons.
• Some secret stuff too!

One more thing—a note about privacy:
We’re proud to have the strongest and most transparent privacy policy we can muster. We’ll never track you, sell ads, collect data, or do anything like that.

• Privacy Policy: https://helloweather.com/privacy
• Terms of Use: https://helloweather.com/privacy#terms

Thanks so much for trying Hello Weather! We hope you like it.

## Key features

- Information-rich design
- Detailed data charts
- Multiple data providers
- Human-readable weather stats
- Customizable layout and appearance
- Widgets and Apple Watch app
- Built-in radar

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Family | $29.99 | per year |
| Monthly Family | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Monthly Family | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Family | $29.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hello Weather Pro Lifetime | $44.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime (Family) | $149.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #159 in Top Free · Weather (US App Store)
- #82 in Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

## What do users think of Hello Weather?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Accurate weather data
- 👍 Clean, intuitive interface
- 🔒 Respects user privacy
- 🌓 Customizable dark/light mode
- 💡 Multiple weather data sources
- 👍 Helpful weather summaries
- 🚀 Efficient widget and complications

**Cons**

- 🐛 Slow widget/complication updates
- 💰 Subscription-only for advanced features
- 🌍 Limited international data sources
- 🌧 Inconsistent precipitation forecasting

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Location detection issues
- Radar tab not functioning properly

**Most requested features**

- Moon phase information
- Precipitation amount details
- Severe weather notifications
- Expanded international data sources

## Recent user reviews (10 of 471)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hello-weather/id978393692/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Not helpful without subscription

*2026-08-16, version 26.5.13*

Basically gives you the right now weather without any options to do anything else until you buy the subscription

### 2/5 — Subscription required for use

*2026-08-15, version 26.5.13*

Cool concept but every single feature is hidden behind the subscription. The base app without subscription uses apple weather, yet has about 5% of the data that apple wether provides. Requires pro to even see wind speed. Makes zero sense.

### 1/5 — No accurate

*2026-08-10, version 26.5.13*

No accurate

### 5/5 — Happy with the app

*2026-08-07, version 26.5.13*

Tells me the weather in an easy to check manner

### 5/5 — I love this app

*2026-07-29, version 26.5.13*

Hello Weather is without question the best weather app I have used.  The interface is clean, fast and thoughtfully designed making it easy to find exactly what you need without the unnecessary clutter.  The forecasts are reliable and the app strikes the perfect balance between simplicity and detailed weather info. 

What sets this app apart is Trevor, the developer who listens to user input and suggestions and replies to your emails almost immediately. 

If you are looking for a weather app that is accurate,  beautifully designed and backed by a developer who truly cares about his app and his users, Hello Weather is an easy 5 Star recommendation!  
Oliver

### 5/5 — Great

*2026-07-26, version 26.5.13*

LOVE this app UI. And multiple sources very nice

### 1/5 — Not made for new adopters

*2026-07-21, version 26.5.11*

You can buy a "lifetime membership" on Android... which entitles you to nothing at all in the Apple universe! Very lifetime, much membership.

### 5/5 — tgb Colorado

*2026-07-21, version 26.5.11*

So far I really like!

### 3/5 — Flawed yet Beautiful

*2026-07-14, version 26.5.9*

Flaws I found after trying it for a month and why I'm not paying for it, as beautiful and easy to use as it is:
– No Horizontal Daily forecast (I dislike the vertical layout) {Are TV weather forecasts ever vertical lists?? NO!!}
– No temps on the Locations tab
– No NWS forecast data 
– No historical data
– No today's precipitation % at top
– Radar is subpar (so I have to use another app for that)
– Drops current hour forecast often

I can get all this how I like it in the (less beautiful) Weather Underground app for free.

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From 7/5/2026:
Hello Weather is, by far, The Best Weather App!

I just finished doing some thorough research, testing out about 20 different Weather apps — from the popular majors to several less popular apps.

Hello Weather is in a league of its own.  I already subscribed to the premium version to get all the great features and forecasts, but you don't have to pay to enjoy it.

I've been a long time Weather Underground fan, but was looking for something better that provided quality forecasts with no/minimal ads, clutter, bloat, and tracking/privacy issues.  I don't think a better option that fits this criteria exists, beyond Hello Weather!

Hello Weather is the most beautiful and streamlined weather app I have ever seen.  Excellent minimalist design.  It's like a new and improved version of Apple Weather.

With the premium option, you can select from many of the very best global weather forecast data services so you don't have to be stuck with their clunky, bloated apps and privacy/location tracking issues.

HW is the best general, daily driver weather app for all the basics, although some niche apps are likely better for certain areas like radar or hurricane focused apps.

Best forecast data + beautiful, clean aesthetic design + easy, simple navigation = near perfect weather app.

### 5/5 — Trusted easy weather

*2026-07-11, version 26.5.9*

I have used Hello Weather for years, and my wife uses another source. When we want the real thing, we use Hello Weather.

## Frequently asked questions about Hello Weather

### What does Hello Weather do?

Hello Weather provides beautiful and trustworthy weather forecasts powered by top data sources. It offers hyperlocal real-time updates, easy-to-read information, detailed charts, and a built-in radar to help you stay prepared for any weather conditions.

### What are the key features of Hello Weather?

Key features include an information-rich design for at-a-glance understanding, detailed specialized charts for deeper insights, predictions from multiple trusted data providers, human-readable weather statistics, and extensive customization options for layout and appearance. It also offers widgets and an Apple Watch companion app.

### How much does Hello Weather cost?

The app is free to use and offers core features like simple forecasts, automatic themes, and data from Apple Weather. For enhanced features, such as access to multiple data providers and advanced customization, an upgrade to Hello Weather Pro is available through in-app purchases.

### What devices is Hello Weather compatible with?

Hello Weather is designed to work across various Apple devices, including iPhone and iPad. It also provides excellent widgets for quick updates and has a companion app for the Apple Watch, ensuring you can access weather information conveniently on the go.

### Who is Hello Weather for?

This app is ideal for anyone who wants a clear, reliable, and visually appealing way to understand weather forecasts. Whether you need to know current conditions, future predictions, or storm movements, its user-friendly design and detailed information cater to everyday users and those who need more in-depth weather data.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 26.6.5 — 2026-08-18

- Hello Weather now speaks 27 languages! Choose yours in Settings → Language.
- Your current location's weather now updates automatically when you travel to a new city.
- Improved weather alerts, with more improvements to come.
- Fixed daily rain chances reading too low on rainy nights from The Weather Channel and AccuWeather.
- Fixed daily rain amounts and light rain detection on Tomorrow.io.
- Fixed feels-like low temperatures reading too high on The Weather Channel.
- Fixed the minute-by-minute rain chart sometimes not appearing during rain.
- The hourly rain button now calls out storms, hail, and sleet, and jumps ahead to the hour they start.
- Lock Screen and Apple Watch hourly widgets now show the chance of rain during rainy hours.
- The app is now smarter about showing rain chances when they matter.
- Improved automatic condition ranking, including better handling of heavy rain and calm days.
- Clearer air quality and pollen descriptions.
- Fixed day and stat detail screens not scrolling when there's more to see.
- Fixed 100% rain chances getting cut off in the This week forecast.
- Fixed daylight amounts showing too many decimal places and improved accuracy.
- Even smoother scrolling in the Apple Watch hourly forecast.
- Fixed Apple Watch daily temperature bars getting cut off during cold weeks.
- Smaller improvements, including faster location switching, clearer error messages, and free-trial wording shown only when you're eligible.

### 26.5.13 — 2026-07-24

- More improvements for Digital Crown scrolling in the Apple Watch app.
- Fixed stretched radar controls on iPad and wider screens.
- Improved pressure chart with better range and increased decimal places.
- Improved automatic condition ranking: hazards like extreme heat, strong wind, unhealthy air, and big pressure drops now come first.
- Updated UV index levels to match World Health Organization guidance.
- Smaller improvements, including clearer VoiceOver forecast descriptions and units display fixes.
- More accessibility improvements coming soon!

### 26.5.11 — 2026-07-16

- Smaller tuneups and bug fixes.

### 26.5.9 — 2026-07-07

- Improved accessibility across the app, with better VoiceOver support, larger touch targets, clearer contrast, and support for Reduce Motion, Differentiate Without Color, and Smart Invert.
- Added a close button to quickly return to your current location while viewing a saved location.
- More improvements to the hourly "Rain later" button.

### 26.5.4 — 2026-07-01

- Improved minute-by-minute precipitation — better across Europe and now available in more places worldwide.
- The hourly "Rain later" button now tells you when rain or snow is expected, like later today or tomorrow.
- Foreca now includes air quality and pollen forecasts.
- Visual Crossing now includes air quality, moonrise, and moonset times.
- Tomorrow.io now includes air quality.
- Tapping the Forecast tab now refreshes your weather.
- Fixed clipped text on the rectangular hourly Apple Watch complication.
- Fixed incorrect humidity widget text showing phrases like "Feels dry" instead of matching the app.
- Subscriptions now stay active during temporary billing issues while payment is retried.
- Smaller improvements, including an Alert Options notifications shortcut and a cleaner pollen chart.

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