What’s the point of standalone weather apps when every phone already has a built-in one?
Hey everyone!👋
I’ve been doing some research on weather apps and I’ve been digging into what actually drives people to use other weather apps when they have already have the default ones.
Some apps try to stand out by adding more forecast data like pollen index, or even add personality (like snarky captions) or cute designs. I’m curious — what actually makes a weather app worth switching to?
As a user, what made you download (and stick with) a non-default weather app?
As a maker, do you see opportunities in this space, or is it mostly saturated?
Would love to hear your thoughts and exchange ideas!:)
(PS. We are testing some ideas like providing forecast for special days like weddings or trips. and AI-based voice alarms. )
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Purposeful Poop
I've never strayed from the native ios app like a normie, but i'm pretty sure @mikekerzhner pays for @Meteoblue .
I almost never check the weather beyond looking out the window in the morning though.
is it mostly saturated? hmm IMO there is always space for something really well made! But I imagine your distribution plans would have to be front and center!
Haha, thanks for your reply! Honestly, just looking out the window is still the most reliable way to check for rain or snow 😄
But I’m curious that don’t you ever feel the need to know the temperature, especially the difference compared to the previous day? I feel like that’s something pretty hard to gauge just by looking outside!
And you’re absolutely right about distribution being a key challenge. We’re hoping to attract early adopters who really resonate with our vibe through SNS and community marketing, and work together to polish the product even further.