Weather Line
DiscontinuedOverview
Weather Line was a weather app that combined data from top sources including forecasting, rain, radar, and AQI into visual line graphs for hourly, daily, and monthly forecasts. It targeted users seeking quick, image-based weather insights with features like home screen widgets, lock screen widgets, and Dark Sky rain predictions. The app emphasized privacy and customization with themes and icons.123
Key Features
- Visual Line Forecast - Line graph displaying temperature, conditions, and context for hourly, daily, and monthly views.
- Hourly Forecast - 48 hours of data with individual icons, trend lines, and deep details per hour.
- Daily Forecast - 8-day outlook with high/low temperatures, conditions, and day markers.
- Monthly Averages - Average high/low temperatures and rainfall for travel planning.
- Dark Sky Rain Prediction - Minute-by-minute rain/snow forecasts with graphs and summaries (US, UK, parts of Canada).
- Lock Screen Widget - Quick access to weather without unlocking the phone.
- Animated Radar - Looping HD radar available in premium version.
- Travel Assist - Features for planning with extended forecasts and averages.
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Basic weather data with ads. |
| SuperCharge | Subscription (50%+ off annual; lifetime option) | Premium data sources, 10-day/72-hour forecasts, animated radar, minutely rain, all themes/icons, widget graphs. |
Platforms & Requirements
iOS app compatible with iOS 7 and later, including home/lock screen widgets. No longer available for new downloads from App Store after acquisition; existing users could re-download from purchases until shutdown. Continued working for existing users until April 1, 2022.46
Integrations & Ecosystem
- Dark Sky rain data
- Top forecasting sources
- #1 radar data
- #1 AQI sources
Alternatives
| App | Difference |
|---|---|
| CARROT Weather | Feature-rich with humor and customizable notifications, unlike Weather Line's minimalist visuals. |
| Weather Underground | Crowdsourced data with detailed maps, contrasting Weather Line's combined top-source graphs. |
| 1Weather | Multi-platform support including Android, beyond Weather Line's iOS-only focus. |
| YoWindow | Animated weather landscapes emphasizing visuals, similar but with different graphical style. |
Reputation
Weather Line received positive press for its simple, responsive design and innovative line graph visuals that effectively combined top data sources.7 Users appreciated the accurate forecasts, privacy focus, and unique features like Dark Sky integration. Criticisms arose from the 2022 shutdown following acquisition, ending new support despite extended subscriptions for users.46