HomeAtmo vs Element
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HomeAtmo
This app centralizes data from all your Netatmo devices, including weather stations, air quality sensors, and thermostats. It offers a smart dashboard for viewing measurements, customizable widgets, and detailed historical charts. Access all your smart home data in one place.
- Centralized Netatmo device support
- Smart dashboard with customizable views
- Lock screen widgets
- Multi-curve historical charts
- Automatic dark/light theme
- Detailed sensor information
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The HomeAtmo app supports the full range of Netatmo devices: weather stations and all their additional modules (indoor sensors, wind gauge, rain gauge), air quality sensors (Aircare or Healthy Home Coach), thermostats, and thermostatic valves. There is no limit to the number of supported devices. No additional account creation is required: simply use your existing Netatmo account. The iOS app includes a version for Apple Watch, letting you view your measurements on your watch and set up 3 different types of complications on your watch face. For these complications, you can select which sensor to display and even the type of measurement (for accessory Corner and accessory Circular complications). SMART DASHBOARD HomeAtmo offers a clear, ergonomic dashboard to view all your measurements: Interface designed to give a global view and compare the values of all your sensors at the same time Automatic adaptation to all iPhone and iPad screen sizes, in portrait or landscape orientation Filtering by device, by location, or a global view Full customization: color or monochrome mode, optional title display, font and gauge size, display order for measurements and sensors Automatic dark or light theme based on your system preferences The "i" icon next to each sensor shows detailed information: ID, firmware version, location, installation date, and timestamp of the last measurement. Automatic refresh based on each sensor's reporting period, or manual refresh via "pull to refresh". CUSTOMIZABLE WIDGETS Widgets available, including on the lock screen: Unlimited number of widgets Small and medium sizes Sensor selection and display customization for each widget FLEXIBLE PRICING MODEL HomeAtmo is free, with the option of a monthly subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase: Free version: one measurement per sensor (temperature, rainfall, wind speed) Full version: unlimited access to all measurements from all your sensors. The subscription includes a free trial period MULTI-CURVE CHARTS (full version) Up to 5 curves shown simultaneously on the same chart All available measurements: temperature, target temperature, CO2, relative and absolute humidity, noise, atmospheric pressure, rainfall, wind, and gusts Customizable periods: preset range, calendar, or custom dates Full navigation through your history Ability to create shortcuts to display your favorite charts in a single tap COMPATIBILITY Languages: English, French, German, Czech, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, Swedish Netatmo units respected: temperature (°C/°F), pressure (mbar/inHg/mmHg), rainfall (mm/inches), wind (km/h/mph/m/s/knots/Beaufort) iOS 16.6 minimum and watchOS 10.6 minimum ----- Legal notices ----- Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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 review sentiment: HomeAtmo at 70% against Element's 24%. HomeAtmo also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.9 vs 4.5). Element's advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 8) and chart position (#116 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement 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. HomeAtmo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Element sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.95 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
HomeAtmo holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Element has 1.4K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of HomeAtmo's written reviews are positive against 24% of Element's.
HomeAtmo ships an update monthly, Element every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HomeAtmo | Element |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (8 ratings) — better | 4.5 (1.4K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 69.6% of reviews — better | 24.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 1.4K — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #116 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 482 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alexandre Caillet | ETCETERA WEATHER, LLC |
Customer experience
HomeAtmo
Element
Bugs and requests
HomeAtmo
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
HomeAtmo
- Monthly subscription7 Days trial$0.991 Month
- iPhone/iPad/Watch Full version$8.99
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
Questions
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