Comparison

Madeira Weather vs Fluvio

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

Head to head
About

Madeira Weather

Get detailed weather forecasts for the Madeira Archipelago, including specific locations and high-resolution models. View forecasts on a map, access hourly predictions for up to three days, and check satellite imagery. Save favorite locations for quick access.

Highlights
  • Forecasts in a map view
  • Browse forecasts by locality
  • Detailed weather information
  • Save favorite locations
  • Satellite images of Madeira
  • Hourly forecasts up to 3 days
Features
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With ‘madeira Weather' you will never need to refer to highly complex websites or wait for the official weather report, to know the weather in the Madeira Archipelago. Now you can consult the weather forecast for any locality, including some strategic places like ‘Pico do Arieiro’, ‘Pico Ruivo’ and ‘Rabaçal’, well known other locations with fantastic views and walks. Connect your tablet or smartphone to the Internet, download a small data file and use your updated forecast for the rest of the day, no need for constant downloads and expensive bills. Unlike other weather services, the madeiraWeather uses high-resolution mathematical models. New functionalities will be added in the future. Do not hesitate to contact us and let us know your difficulties and suggestions! * Key Features * => Forecasts in a Map: quickly get a glimpse of the weather across the island, by viewing the forecast icons overlaid onto a map. Use the zoom to view full resolution. => All places: browse through a list of forecasts organized by locality. Besides icons representing the weather you may also view the predicted values for temperature, humidity and wind. Consult the legend for details on each icon. => More details: access more detailed weather information in each locality. => Favorites: want browse forecasts in a list of locations of your choice? Open sites individually and add them to your ‘Favorites’ list. => Satellite images: use this option to view the satellite images from EUMETSAT-RGB, centered over Madeira Archipelago. Sequence of images usually hosts data for three consecutive days, with snapshots available several times a day. => Time-navigation for up to three days, with hourly forecasts for all your favorite locations. Beyond three days any forecasting system becomes too unreliable to trust. * Some Notes * Forecasts are mathematical calculations and should be used with care. In fact, the information provided by ANY prediction systems is only indicative. As such, CIIMAR-Madeira cannot be held liable for any incorrect information and / or inaccuracy, and for any consequences that may arise.

About

Fluvio

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Fluvio é a aplicação essencial para monitorizar os recursos hídricos de Portugal. Acompanhe o nível de armazenamento das barragens, caudais dos rios e condições meteorológicas em tempo real. DADOS EM TEMPO REAL • Níveis de armazenamento de mais de 60 barragens portuguesas • Estações hidrométricas nos principais rios: Tejo, Douro, Guadiana, Mondego, Sado • Dados atualizados diretamente do SNIRH (Sistema Nacional de Informação de Recursos Hídricos) • Informação especial para Alqueva e Pedrógão via EDIA MAPAS INTERATIVOS • Visualize todas as barragens e estações num mapa interativo • Sobreposição de bacias hidrográficas com percentagem de armazenamento • Compare bacias de Portugal e Espanha • Toque em qualquer marcador para ver detalhes completos CAMADAS METEOROLÓGICAS • Índice de Humidade do Solo (SMI) - Veja a humidade atual do solo • Índice de Seca de Palmer (PDSI) - Acompanhe condições de seca • Radar de Chuva - Precipitação em tempo real via RainViewer • Legendas explicativas para cada camada GRÁFICOS HISTÓRICOS • Evolução do armazenamento ao longo do tempo • Períodos de 7 dias, 30 dias, 90 dias, 1 ano e 2 anos • Tendências de subida, descida ou estabilidade • Dados históricos das estações hidrométricas INFORMAÇÃO DETALHADA • Capacidade total e volume atual das barragens • Tipo de barragem, bacia hidrográfica, município • Área de drenagem, altitude, ano de construção • Entidade gestora e estado operacional ALERTAS E SEGURANÇA • Indicadores visuais de risco (normal, alerta, cheia) • Cores intuitivas para identificar rapidamente o estado • Dados oficiais para decisões informadas FONTES DE DADOS OFICIAIS • SNIRH - Sistema Nacional de Informação de Recursos Hídricos • IPMA - Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera • EDIA - Empresa de Desenvolvimento e Infraestruturas do Alqueva • APA - Agência Portuguesa do Ambiente IDEAL PARA • Agricultores e gestores de irrigação • Pescadores e desportistas náuticos • Proteção civil e bombeiros • Engenheiros e técnicos de recursos hídricos • Qualquer pessoa interessada no estado das águas de Portugal Disponível em Português, Inglês e Alemão. Nota: Fluvio utiliza apenas dados oficiais. Não apresenta dados simulados ou estimados. Quando os dados não estão disponíveis, a aplicação informa claramente.

Screenshots

Madeira Weather4 screens
Fluvio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Fluvio at Free against Madeira Weather's $0.99. Fluvio also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 months). Madeira Weather's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#153 vs unranked). On in-app purchases, device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Fluvio is free to download; Madeira Weather costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Madeira Weather ships an update every 4 months, Fluvio every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Madeira Weather versus Fluvio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMadeira WeatherFluvio
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#153 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAGENCIA REGIONAL PARA O DESENVOLVIMENTO DA INVESTIGACAO, TECNOLOGIA E INOVACAO - ASSOCIACAOWalter Tengler

In-app purchases

None

Madeira Weather

No in-app purchases

None

Fluvio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Madeira Weather free?
Madeira Weather costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fluvio free?
Fluvio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Madeira Weather or Fluvio have ads?
Fluvio shows ads; Madeira Weather does not.
Which is updated more often, Madeira Weather or Fluvio?
Madeira Weather ships an update every 4 months, and Fluvio every 4 days. Most recently, Madeira Weather was updated on November 6, 2026 and Fluvio on October 31, 2026.

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