Yr.no vs Hygrometer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Yr.no
Experience weather forecasting like never before with animated skies and detailed hourly breakdowns. Get immediate rainfall alerts and explore air pollution, pollen, and UV forecasts. This app provides comprehensive weather information for your daily planning.
- Animated hourly weather visualization
- Now-cast rainfall alerts (90 minutes)
- Detailed day-by-day and hour-by-hour forecasts
- Graph view for forecast details
- Air pollution, pollen, and UV forecasts
- Latest weather observations
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New Yr on iPhone and iPad is different from anything else you’ve seen in weather forecasting: Scroll through a beautiful and animated sky to see how the weather changes hourly, and get all the need-to-know details at the same time. And if there will be rainfall within the next 90 minutes we'll let you know through our now-cast. The weather visualization makes it a fun experience to check the weather – even when it’s raining! Check details day by day and hour by hour in the long-term forecast, or study the details in the graph. Under "Around you" you get an overview of air pollution, pollen spread and UV forecast, as well as the latest weather observations in your area. Forecasts are delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute. ABOUT US: Yr is a weather service jointly produced by NRK and the Norwegian Meteorological Institute. Our primary goals are to secure life and property, while delivering useful and accurate weather forecasts to our users, preparing them for all kinds of weather. This year we are celebrating our ten-year anniversary, and with millions of users every day we are proud of being one of the most popular weather services in the world.
Hygrometer
This application provides real-time outdoor humidity readings for your current location. It features an easy-to-read analog design and is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch.
- Real-time outdoor humidity
- Current location readings
- Analog design
- iPhone/iPad support
- Apple Watch support
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Check the Humidity A beautifully crafted analog hygrometer for your everyday life. Hygrometer combines the charm of a classic instrument with the convenience of modern technology. Choose from beautiful retro-inspired themes and check your surroundings at a glance. Enjoy a simple, elegant way to see the humidity around you. FEATURES: - Beautiful analog-inspired design - Retro theme with classic instrument styles - Current outdoor humidity - Location-based weather information - Share your current humidity as an image - Easy-to-read interface - Universal app for iPhone and iPad - Lock screen widget / Home screen widget support - Apple Watch support Whether you are checking the air before going outside, monitoring your home environment, or simply enjoying a beautifully designed utility, Hygrometer is always ready when you need it. Need help or have feedback? Contact us at: https://morethan.net/support We will be happy to help. If you enjoy Hygrometer, please consider leaving a review on the App Store. Your feedback helps us continue improving the app. Thank you for using Hygrometer.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Yr.no at none against Hygrometer's 2. Yr.no also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Hygrometer's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (6.1K vs 203). On price, review sentiment, chart position 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. Hygrometer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Yr.no asks for nothing beyond the download.
Hygrometer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hygrometer has 6.1K ratings behind it against 203, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of Yr.no's written reviews are positive against 53% of Hygrometer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Yr.no ships an update every 2 weeks, Hygrometer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Yr.no | Hygrometer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (203 ratings) | 4.7 (6.1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.7% of reviews — better | 53.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 203 | 6.1K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #134 — better | #146 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 128 MB | 114 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NRK | MORETHAN APPS |
Customer experience
Yr.no
Hygrometer
User reviews
Yr.no
From 203 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🔍 Accurate forecasts
- 📊 Detailed weather information
- 🌄 Intuitive and visually appealing interface
- 🌎 Reliable for various locations (UK, Norway, Australia, etc.)
- ⏱️ Helpful hourly/daily breakdown
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔄 Inconsistent or inaccurate weather data
- 🔍 Difficulty finding or changing locations
- 🔧 Lack of customization options (units, layout, etc.)
- 🗺️ Limited coverage in some regions
Hygrometer
From 6.1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Accurate humidity readings
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for monitoring humidity levels
- 👍 Useful for specific needs (e.g., guitar storage, painting)
Room to improve
- 🐛 Inaccurate humidity readings
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance, app crashes
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 📍 Provides location-based data, not actual indoor measurements
Bugs and requests
Yr.no
Reported bugs
4 issues- Crashes on iOS 11 and newer
- Location tracking issues
- Widget not working as expected
- Inability to delete or reorder saved locations
Requested features
5 requests- Add humidity data
- Provide offline caching of weather data
- Implement Apple Watch support
- Allow changing between Celsius and Fahrenheit
- Bring back previous graph/chart layouts
Hygrometer
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes on startup
- Humidity readings are wildly inaccurate
- Location tracking issues
Requested features
4 requests- Add temperature information
- Include indoor humidity monitoring
- Provide humidity trend/forecast
- Add ability to set humidity alerts/notifications
In-app purchases
Yr.no
No in-app purchases
Hygrometer
- Pro$1.99
- Buy me a coffee$2.99
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