WhatWeather - Weather Station

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About this app

Use your old Android phone or tablet as a weather station. All you need is to install this app. The display stays always on and the content is automatically updated. You can see the current weather, hourly forecasts, daily forecasts and the weather history for up to 3 days at a glance - absolutely free and without annoying ads.

Following additional features can be purchased within the app:

* Free choice of numerous weather data providers: OpenWeatherMap, Weather API, DWD, NOAA, Visual Crossing, WeatherFlow and AccuWeather
* Optional integration with your private weather station via Netatmo, Weather Underground or WeatherFlow
* More frequent automatic refresh
* Minutely rain forecast
* Precipitation radar
* Display can be automatically dimmed/switched off
* Icons differentiating cloud cover and amount of rain and snow
* Moon phase
* Feels-like temperature
* History graph always filled
* Additional values: rain probability and intensity, cloud cover, dew point, UV index, ozone and visibility in a popup window
* Variable intervals for hourly forecasts and history
* Switchable full screen

FAQ

What is this app good for?
The initial idea was to revive old tablets, that are still working, but became too slow or too insecure because of the old Android version. Usually these tablets are still good enough to run WhatWeather.

How long can I use the app for free?
As long as you wish. It offers a basic set of features and can be upgraded with in-app purchases.

What is WhatWeather Pro?
WhatWeather Pro has become obsolete since WhatWeather provides the same features as an in-app purchase. You no longer have to install a separate app.

Do I have to purchase upgrades for each device separately?
No. Your in-app purchases are eligible for all devices assigned to your Google account.

Do you offer 24/7 support?
We give our best to check e-mails daily and to answer your requests.

Why is feature XY missing?
To contact us is a better idea, than to write a 1-star review. Give us a chance to put it on the list or to explain, why we don't want to implement it.

There is much empty space on the screen, why don't you fill it up with bigger font or additional data?
There is one layout, that has to fit all the different aspect ratios, time and date formats, languages and optional data, that you can turn on and off. Our reference is an old Google Nexus 7. We are improving the layout continuously, but it will possibly never fit your particular device perfectly.

WhatWeather asks for the GPS permission. What do you use it for?
The weather data providers need your position. WhatWeather tries to locate your device automatically. If you reject the permission or turn off the device's location service, you have to enter the location manually. There are no personal data besides the coordinates, language and app version submitted to the backend server.


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Ratings and reviews

Fast response from developer to answer my questions! I really appreciated that. I've got running on two tablets with no current issues. Takes awhile to configure BUT it's NICE to fine-tune it. But, the BEST feature is to flip from 'history' to "radar" with the playback loop! THAT IS KILLER! I really needed this given I live on the Gulf Coast with sudden thunderstorms. It will work with your WU API setting!

Wow! I've had this app for a number of years and thought it was pretty good, overall. Over time the developer has continued working on the app, and it has really matured. The addition of the Radar Map (Beta) is an absolute game changer. That addition, along with the other refinements make this a best in class app. I highly recommend the Pro version for it's added features, but also to support this developer's work. If you're looking for a dedicated Weather Station, look no further!

Great App. Very useful for Hurricane Ian. On Weather Underground would like to see indoor Temps as well. Also more icon choices. And finally, when you upgrade to pro for $11.99 from the free app itself, you should be able to download the pro app from the marketplace (if you get new phone, wipe phone, etc..), but on the marketplace it shows price for pro still even if you upgraded from free. Once upgraded, need to remove the $ from the left in the menu. It makes the app feel like free version.

What's new

* Bug fixes