Meteobot vs Element
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Meteobot
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Meteobot is a weather station app, specialized for precision farming. It gives you real-time information about the weather and soil conditions in your fields – directly from your Meteobot weather station. CURRENT WEATHER AND SOIL DATA With Meteobot you get the following data, updated as often as 10 minutes: - Rain – amount (l/m2) and intensity (l/h) - Soil temperature - Soil moisture – at up to 3 different depths - Аir temperature - Air humidity - Air pressure - Wind speed - Wind direction - Leaf wetness HISTORICAL DATA All data is stored securely in the Meteobot cloud for an unlimited period of time. Thus, there are no gaps or omissions – as compared to manual records keeping on paper. LOCAL WEATHER FORECAST Meteobot provides you with a local weather forecast for the specific area you are interested in. The weather forecast is for 10 days ahead. For the first two days, data is provided on an hourly basis, and from day 3 to day 10 – in 6 hours’ periods. The forecast is global. Its spatial accuracy is 8 km. The forecast is generated by the European Center for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts, whose weather model was named one of the most precise in the world. AGRONOMIC INDICATORS Based on data from weather stations, the Meteobot app calculates the following essential agronomic indicators: - Rain sum - Precipitation on weekly and monthly basis - Temperature sum - Average daily temperature - Leaf wetness duration (hours) AGROMETEOROLOGICAL HISTORY Because Meteobot is specialized for farming, it keeps weather stations data in your fields’ history. The only thing you need to do is to outline the boundaries of your fields on the map. Once you have done it, you get a complete agro-meteorological history from the moment a weather station was installed nearby. The main advantage of Meteobot is that you receive data from your own weather station (or from another one nearby), and not from a weather device miles away from your land. METEOROLOGICAL ALERTS Using data from weather stations, Meteobot® App calculates and sends alerts for the following agro-meteorological indicators: - Average daily temperature above 10⁰С - Average soil temperature above 10⁰С - Intensive precipitation (more than 1 liter / min.) - First autumn chill - Spring chill
Element
Experience weather like never before with a visually powerful and simple forecast. This app provides hyper-local, high-definition radar, detailed 24-hour and 7-day predictions, and customizable alerts for everything from light rain to severe storms and wildfires. Stay confidently ahead of any weather headed your way.
- High-definition radar with 24-hour storm predictions
- Hyper-local 24-hour and 7-day forecasts
- AI-powered hurricane path tracking
- Customizable weather alerts
- Selectable forecast elements (temperature, air quality, etc.)
- Lock and Home Screen widgets
- Live wildfire tracking and smoke visualization
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Introducing Element – a new way to experience the forecast. Built around what you care about, not what an app decides to show you. From light rain to severe storms, see the weather in a visual experience you design yourself. Element's proprietary weather engine draws from multiple trusted sources – NOAA, National Weather Service, and more – delivering hyper-local, up-to-the-minute high-definition radar and forecasts you can rely on. Pick your data. Build your layout. Track only what matters to you – and stay confidently ahead of anything headed your way. CUSTOMIZABLE FORECASTS Build your forecast around what matters to you. Choose from simple glanceable views to deep, layered dashboards – infinite combinations across layouts, data types, and detail levels. No clutter, no compromise. - Temperature & Feels Like - Precipitation Chance & Amount - Air Quality - Wind Speed & Gusts - UV Index - Pressure - Sunrise & Sunset Times - Moon Phases - Humidity & Dew Point - Cloud Cover - Visibility - Hurricanes & Tropical Systems - Wildfires & Smoke - Tides RADAR IN HIGH DEFINITION Track weather across a full range of layers – precipitation, wind, air quality, humidity, pressure, and more – in high-definition radar that moves as naturally as the elements themselves. Up to 24-hour storm predictions, so you always know what's coming and when. HYPER-LOCAL, ALL-WEATHER FORECASTS Element's advanced forecast engine delivers precise forecasts for your exact location. Track daily conditions and severe weather with detailed 24-hour and 7-day predictions – from your morning commute to approaching hurricanes – with unmatched accuracy. SEVERE WEATHER ALERTS From light rain to Category 5 hurricanes, Element keeps you informed with timely, precise alerts powered by trusted sources – so you only get the updates that matter, when they matter most. LOCK & HOME SCREEN WIDGETS Glanceable, live weather where you need it most. Element's Lock and Home Screen widgets deliver real-time updates right on your iPhone – so you're always prepared at a glance. WILDFIRE & SMOKE TRACKING See wildfires live on the map. Element layers active fire zones and drifting smoke so you get a real-time view of spread and air quality impact. Track multiple fires and set critical alerts as conditions change. LIVE PRECIPITATION Follow precipitation without opening the app. See real-time rain and snow updates on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island – showing exactly when precipitation will start, ease, or stop, minute by minute. Element transforms weather into a visual experience as natural as checking the sky – whether you're planning your day, scheduling adventures, or exploring new places. Element is free to download. Premium features require a subscription or one-time purchase. Subscriptions include a free seven-day trial and can be cancelled anytime via Apple Support. Terms of Service: https://www.elementweather.com/tos Privacy Policy: https://www.elementweather.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Meteobot at none against Element's 19. Meteobot also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.2 vs 16.2). Element's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and chart position (#116 vs unranked). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Element sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.95 per month. Meteobot asks for nothing beyond the download.
Meteobot ships an update every 2 months, Element every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Meteobot | Element |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.5 (1.4K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 24.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1.4K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #116 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 — better | 16.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 215 MB | 482 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Prointegra Ltd | ETCETERA WEATHER, LLC |
Bugs and requests
Meteobot
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Element
Reported bugs
3 issues- Failing to connect to servers
- Incorrect location data
- Delayed delivery of weather updates
Requested features
4 requests- Expand coverage to more countries
- Add customizable weather alerts
- Improve route-based forecasting
- Introduce a more affordable pricing model
In-app purchases
Meteobot
No in-app purchases
Element
- Monthly subscription7 Days trial$4.951 Month
- Monthly subscription$4.991 Month
- Monthly subscription7 Days trial4 variants$4.991 Month
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- Monthly subscription7 Days trial$5.001 Month
- Element Family Premium7 Days trial$6.991 Month
- Element Premium Yearly$19.991 Year
- Yearly subscription7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Element Premium Yearly$35.001 Year
- Yearly subscription7 Days trial2 variants$39.991 Year
- Yearly subscription7 Days trial$44.951 Year
- Yearly subscription7 Days trial$44.991 Year
- Yearly subscription7 Days trial$45.001 Year
- Yearly subscription7 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Element Family Premium7 Days trial$59.991 Year
- Element Lifetime Subscription$79.99









