Wetter.com

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Country: Germany (DE)
Founded: 2000
Developer: wetter.com GmbH (subsidiary of ProSiebenSat.1 Media AG)
Pricing: Free
Open source: No
Platforms: iOS, Android, Web, Apple Watch, Apple TV, Windows Phone

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Weather

Overview

wetter.com provides current weather data, 16-day forecasts, live rain radar, severe weather warnings, pollen information, UV index, HD weather cameras, and moderated reports from meteorologists for locations primarily in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. It serves users seeking reliable weather information through a website and companion mobile apps. Standout elements include interactive radar, thematic weather maps, satellite images, and a 24-hour weather TV channel.

Key Features

Live Regenradar - Animated precipitation radar showing current and forecasted rainfall.
16-Tage-Prognose - Detailed 16-day weather forecasts for specific locations.
Unwetterwarnungen - Real-time severe weather alerts and warnings.
Wetterkarten - Thematic maps for precipitation, temperature, wind, sunshine, and thunderstorm risk.
Satellitenbilder - Satellite imagery for weather pattern visualization.
HD-Wetterkameras - Live high-definition webcam feeds from weather stations.
Pollenflug-Infos - Pollen flight and bio-weather information.
UV-Index - Current UV index levels for sun exposure guidance.

Pricing

Plan	Price	Includes
Free	Free	Core features including radar, forecasts, warnings, maps, and cameras.

Platforms & Requirements

Available as a web portal accessible on any browser without specific requirements. Native apps on iOS (iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV with widgets on iOS 14+), Android, and legacy Windows Phone support. No minimum requirements specified beyond standard app store compatibility; web version has no notable platform limitations.

Integrations & Ecosystem

Homepage widgets for embedding weather data on external sites
iOS Home Screen widgets
Apple Watch complications
Apple TV app
Mobile web portal

Alternatives

App	Difference
AccuWeather	Global coverage with minute-by-minute precipitation forecasts, less focus on DACH region specifics.
Weather.com	International service with video forecasts, broader ad integration compared to wetter.com's regional emphasis.
DWD App	Official German weather service app, government-backed data without commercial apps or cameras.
Windy	Advanced wind and model visualizations, more technical for aviation users than general public weather.

Reputation

wetter.com is recognized as Germany's leading weather portal with over 10 million app users, praised for precise local forecasts, reliable radar, and comprehensive DACH-region coverage including unique features like moderated reports and weather TV. Criticisms include ad-heavy free experience and occasional accuracy disputes common to weather apps. It maintains strong user adoption via free access across platforms.

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