Comparison

EverythingWeather vs Dry Ride

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • NWS/NOAA data
  • Current conditions & forecasts
  • Customizable homepage
  • Real-time hazard alerts
  • Detailed radar with overlays
  • Tropical outlooks
  • Space weather data
Features
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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

About

Dry Ride

This app helps motorcycle and bike enthusiasts plan safe and enjoyable rides by providing detailed weather forecasts and ride readiness alerts. It evaluates critical weather factors like temperature, precipitation, and frost risk to suggest optimal riding windows.

Highlights
  • Proprietary ride planning algorithm
  • Smart ride notifications
  • Ride readiness alerts
  • Frost and hazard detection
  • 7-day rider-tailored forecast
  • Customizable weather preferences
  • Home screen widget
Features
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Dry Ride – The Ultimate Riding Companion Dry Ride isn’t just another weather app—it’s your dedicated partner for planning safe and enjoyable rides. Designed specifically for motorcycle and bike enthusiasts, Dry Ride uses cutting-edge technology to ensure you have the best riding experience, whether you’re planning a short trip or a long adventure. Key Features: · Ride Planning Algorithm: Dry Ride evaluates critical weather factors—including temperature, precipitation, wind speed, frost risk, and visibility—to pinpoint the safest and most enjoyable ride windows. · Destination Weather: Search for any city or address and get a second ride-status card alongside your current location, so you can check conditions at both ends of your trip before you leave. · City Change Alerts: Enable once and Dry Ride monitors your location in the background. Arrive in a new city and you'll get a notification prompting you to check local ride conditions—ideal for road trips and commutes. · Smart Notifications: Get tailored notifications to help you decide when to ride. · Ride Readiness at a Glance: Instantly know if it's safe to ride today or when conditions will improve, thanks to dynamic banners and easy-to-read visual alerts. · Advanced Frost and Hazard Detection: Stay informed about hidden dangers like frost or black ice, ensuring a safer journey. · High Temperature Alert: Be prepared for extreme heat before heading out. · 7-Day Forecast Tailored for Riders: Plan your week with detailed forecasts highlighting the best and worst riding times. · Customizable Preferences: Set your own thresholds for temperature, precipitation, and more. Optionally limit ride suggestions to daytime hours only. · Home Screen Widget: Live ride status, current temperature, weather conditions, and frost or overheat alerts—without opening the app. · Privacy First: Dry Ride uses your location only to check the weather where you are — it never leaves your device. There's no account, your settings stay stored locally on your phone. · Available in Six Languages: English, Romanian, German, French, Dutch, and Swedish. Why Choose Dry Ride? Unlike ordinary weather apps, Dry Ride is built for riders. By focusing on the factors that matter most to motorcyclists and cyclists, Dry Ride takes the guesswork out of weather planning. Whether you’re a daily commuter or an adventurous traveler, Dry Ride keeps you safe, informed, and ready to hit the road. Ride Smart, Ride Safe, and Make Every Journey Unforgettable with Dry Ride.

Screenshots

EverythingWeather4 screens
Dry Ride4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dry Ride at none against EverythingWeather's 6. Dry Ride also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 91%). EverythingWeather's advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 28) and chart position (#64 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. EverythingWeather sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Dry Ride asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for EverythingWeather against 4.9 for Dry Ride. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EverythingWeather has 1.4K ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of EverythingWeather's written reviews are positive against 100% of Dry Ride's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EverythingWeather ships an update every 10 days, Dry Ride every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
EverythingWeather versus Dry Ride: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEverythingWeatherDry Ride
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.4K ratings)4.9 (28 ratings) — better
Positive reviews91.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.4K — better28
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#64 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size128 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCory MotticeAlex Bartis

Customer experience

EverythingWeather

All ratings1,382 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral1.5%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews201 reviews
Positive91.0%
Neutral3.5%
Negative5.5%

Dry Ride

All ratings28 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Dry Ride

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

EverythingWeather

Subscriptions6
  • 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
None

Dry Ride

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EverythingWeather free?
EverythingWeather is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dry Ride free?
Dry Ride is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, EverythingWeather or Dry Ride?
Dry Ride is rated higher. EverythingWeather averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Dry Ride averages 4.9 from 28 ratings.
Do EverythingWeather or Dry Ride have ads?
Neither EverythingWeather nor Dry Ride shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EverythingWeather or Dry Ride?
EverythingWeather ships an update every 10 days, and Dry Ride every 2 weeks. Most recently, EverythingWeather was updated on October 30, 2026 and Dry Ride on October 25, 2026.

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