Meteo vs AfricaWeather
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Meteo
Get precise weather forecasts for anywhere in the world, with detailed hourly predictions and specialized information for sea, wind, and air quality. Plan your day with confidence and avoid unexpected weather changes.
- Global weather forecasts
- Hourly weather details
- Sea and wind forecasts
- Air quality index
- Interactive weather radar
- Metheograms and webcams
- Customizable widgets
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Choose the authority of Italy's most consulted weather app. Accurate weather forecasts thanks to Radar, Nowcasting and Artificial Intelligence. Receive official alerts and monitor rainfall in real time. Over 10 million users choose our accuracy every day. Why choose iLMeteo? Maximum Accuracy: Forecasts verified every day by our meteorologists. Forecast Comparison: The only app that lets you compare iLMeteo with the world's leading models (ECMWF, GFS and many others). Interactive Radar: Get ahead of rain and storms before they hit your area. Satellite Imagery: Follow weather developments in real time with constantly updated satellite images. Notifications and Alerts: Civil Protection bulletins and personalized weather warnings in real time. Reliability Index: A colored circle shows you forecast accuracy as a percentage (red indicates low reliability). What you'll find in the app: Locations: Weather for all Italian municipalities, tourist destinations and thousands of cities worldwide. Interactive Weather Radar: Check rain, storm and weather system radar in real time with the high-precision interactive weather radar. Live Weather Webcams: Watch thousands of live webcams from cities, beaches, mountains and ski resorts. Weather Stations and Meteograms: Check real-time weather data from stations and analyze detailed charts showing temperature, wind, precipitation and pressure trends. Interactive Weather Maps: Explore animated maps of rain radar, wind, temperatures, snow, pressure and weather phenomena in real time. News: Updated news from Italy and around the world in our dedicated weather journal. Snow: Forecasts with cm on the ground and live webcams for your favorite ski resorts. Seas and Winds: Technical data for surfers and sailors (wave height, period, gusts). Sun and Moon: Exact sunrise and sunset times and interactive lunar calendar. Air Quality: Pollutant and pollen levels in real time. Included features: Customizable widgets for your home screen. Traffic and highway conditions in real time. Dark Mode to manage the app's appearance (Light or Dark). Animated video backgrounds reflecting current weather conditions. Discover iLMeteo EXTRA Do you like the app and want more? Switch to iLMeteo EXTRA directly from the app menu to: • Remove ads completely. • Access exclusive content. Transparency and Support In case of incorrect forecasts or issues, contact us at support@ilmeteo.it: we constantly work to improve the service for you. PLEASE NOTE The circle on the left of our app indicates the reliability of the forecast for that day expressed as a percentage. Red indicates low reliability. Privacy Policy: https://www.ilmeteo.it/portale/privacy/
AfricaWeather
Get accurate daily weather forecasts, observations, and storm tracking for Africa. Make informed decisions with detailed local conditions, including temperature, wind, and precipitation. Explore interactive maps and receive push notifications for weather alerts.
- Hundreds of weather station observations
- 7-day weather forecasts
- Sunrise, sunset, and moon information
- Hourly temperature, rain, and wind forecasts
- Automated video maps
- Storm tracker with lightning and satellite layers
- Push notifications
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AfricaWeather smarter weather insights, built for Africa. The all new AfricaWeather app gives you accurate, easy-to-read weather for your location and anywhere else you care about. Check the conditions before you head out, plan your week around the 10 day outlook, or dig into the hourly detail. No account, no subscription just download it and go. KEY FEATURES Current conditions with feels like temperature, daily high and low 10 day forecast with daily highs, lows and conditions at a glance 24 hour forecast with hourly temperature and chance of rain Wind speed and direction on a live compass Humidity and dew point Visibility with hourly trends Atmospheric pressure Sunrise, sunset and total daylight hours Moon phase, illumination, moonrise and moonset Tap any metric for a full breakdown with hourly charts Save multiple locations and switch between them instantly DATA SOURCES Data used within the AfricaWeather app comes from a range of sources, including observations from automated weather stations and airports, and forecasts generated by industry-leading ensembles that draw on all major global weather models to produce the most accurate forecast available. ABOUT AFRICAWEATHER AfricaWeather is Africa's leading commercial weather information provider, serving the agriculture, mining, construction, education and consumer markets. We serve over a million Africans through our website and mobile applications, interpreting weather information and making it relevant to your day. Visit www.africaweather.com for more information. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Meteo at fortnightly against AfricaWeather's every 6 months. Meteo also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 67%) and ratings volume (3.6K vs 257). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Meteo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and AfricaWeather sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Meteo holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Meteo has 3.6K ratings behind it against 257, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Meteo's written reviews are positive against 67% of AfricaWeather's.
Meteo ships an update fortnightly, AfricaWeather every 6 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.
| Parameter | Meteo | AfricaWeather |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (3.6K ratings) — better | 4.5 (257 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 81.9% of reviews — better | 67.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3.6K — better | 257 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 305 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ILMETEO srl | AfricaWeather.com |
Customer experience
Meteo
AfricaWeather
User reviews
Meteo
From 3.6K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Accurate forecasts
- 👍 Detailed weather information
- 🌍 Covers locations worldwide
- 💡 Useful features like favorites and weather radar
Room to improve
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate/use
- 📢 Excessive advertisements
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with data collection
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
AfricaWeather
From 257 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Accurate weather forecasts
- 📊 Detailed weather information
- 🔔 Useful notifications and alerts
- 🗺️ Comprehensive coverage of South African locations
- 👍 User-friendly interface
Room to improve
- 🐛 Inconsistent or inaccurate weather data
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔍 Limited free features
- 🌐 Lack of integration with other weather services
- 🕰️ Outdated or slow updates
Bugs and requests
Meteo
Reported bugs
3 issues- App freezing and crashing
- Incorrect weather data and forecasts
- Favorites list not working properly
Requested features
4 requests- Option to remove ads
- More customization options
- Improved user interface
- Better support for non-Italian speakers
AfricaWeather
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes or freezes
- Incorrect location data
- Delayed or missing notifications
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Syncing problems between devices
Requested features
5 requests- Hourly weather forecasts
- Live weather radar
- GPS-based location tracking
- Customizable widgets and home screen integration
- Improved storm and severe weather warnings
In-app purchases
Meteo
- ilMeteo Extra$1.491 Month
- ilMeteo Extra$7.496 Months
- iLMeteo Extra Annual3 Days trial$10.991 Year
AfricaWeather
- Ad-free Subscription1 Month trial$2.491 Year
- AfricaWeather Pro Subscription1 Month trial$2.991 Month
- Ad-free Subscription1 Month trial$2.991 Year
