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. )