EverythingWeather vs Element
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EverythingWeather
Access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, forecasts, and real-time alerts from the National Weather Service and NOAA. Customize your homepage, receive push notifications for hazards, and view detailed radar with multiple map overlays. Includes tropical outlooks, storm predictions, and space weather information.
- NWS/NOAA data
- Current conditions & forecasts
- Customizable homepage
- Real-time hazard alerts
- Detailed radar with overlays
- Tropical outlooks
- Space weather data
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EverythingWeather utilizes all National Weather Service (NWS) and NOAA data to get current conditions and forecast data for anywhere within the United States and it's territories. What can be found in the app: - Current and forecast conditions with a fully customizable home page - Choose from countless weather stations to use as your default. - Current hazards in effect (includes all NWS hazards/alerts) - Realtime customizable push notifications for NWS hazards/alerts - Daily Weather Summary and Tropical Push Notifications - Push notifications for observed and forecast river levels. - Easy to share Weather Stories from all NWS offices - Current Storm Prediction Center (SPC) and Weather Prediction Center (WPC) outlooks shown on the home page - Probabilistic precipitation data (rain/snow/ice) - Tide data shown on the home page if you are near the coast - NEW Tropical Center where you can follow along with all things tropical across the globe - Real time radar with lightning data and many map overlays: * Lightning data from GOES satellite GLM * All NWS products and you can customize the colors for each one and filter to only show what you want to see * GOES satellite data with a 3-hour loop * Composite radar and super-res level 2 radar data with split screen capability * Severe Weather Outlook (Days 1-8) from the SPC * Fire Weather Outlook (Days 1-8) from the SPC * Active Mesoscale Discussions from the SPC * Storm Reports from the last 24 hours * Excessive Rainfall Outlook from the WPC * Active Mesoscale Precipitation Discussions from the WPC * Forecast rainfall amounts (Days 1-7) from the WPC * PROBSevere information * Tidal information/forecasts for all of the US and it's territories * Tropical Outlooks and discussions from the National Hurricane Center (NHC) * Active Tropical Depressions/Storms/Hurricanes and their forecast tracks, watches/warnings, surface wind field, wind probabilities, wind radii, arrival time of TS force winds, and peak storm surge from the NHC * Current weather conditions from around the US * Plot your saved favorites right on the map for a quick look at conditions for all your favorites * Show your current location on the map - NWS Products such as Area Forecast Discussion, Climate Reports, Local Storm Reports, etc. - Save Favorite locations - View detailed weekly and hourly forecast data - Detailed astronomy data including info on upcoming meteor showers - Space Weather page that includes solar wind data, GOES Magnetometer, solar flare probabilities, KP conditions and forecast, and solar imagery - Current and forecast air quality data See the Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ See our Privacy Policy: https://everythingwx.com/privacy-policy
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: EverythingWeather at 91% against Element's 24%. EverythingWeather also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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. EverythingWeather sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days 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.
EverythingWeather holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.4K and 1.4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of EverythingWeather's written reviews are positive against 24% of Element's.
EverythingWeather ships an update every 10 days, Element every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | EverythingWeather | Element |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (1.4K ratings) — better | 4.5 (1.4K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 91.0% of reviews — better | 24.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.4K | 1.4K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #69 — better | #77 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 16.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 128 MB | 482 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cory Mottice | ETCETERA WEATHER, LLC |
Customer experience
EverythingWeather
Element
User reviews
EverythingWeather
From 1.4K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🔒 No ads or tracking
- 💡 Comprehensive NWS data
- 👍 Customizable dashboard
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional slow response and crashes
- 🔍 Missing some specific location forecasts
Element
From 1.4K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Accurate weather forecasts
- 👍 Clean and intuitive design
- 💡 Innovative radar visualization
- 🔒 Customizable location tracking
Room to improve
- 💰 Expensive subscription pricing
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔍 Limited data coverage
- 🤔 Inconsistent performance
Bugs and requests
EverythingWeather
Reported bugs
2 issues- Settings changes not persisting
- Detailed view showing next day instead of current day
Requested features
3 requests- Home screen and lock screen widgets
- ASOS/weather observation data
- Snow level information in precipitation
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
EverythingWeather
- EverythingWeather Pro$1.997 Days
- EverythingWeather Pro$2.997 Days
- EverythingWeather Pro3 Days trial$3.991 Month
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- EverythingWeather Pro3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- EverythingWeather Pro3 Days trial$34.991 Year
- EverythingWeather Pro3 Days trial$39.991 Year
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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