Top 5 Weather Apps for iPhone (2026)
The best weather app is the one you'll actually open. Here are our top five for iPhone in 2026 — ranked for accuracy and delight.
Every app here pulls reliable forecast data. What sets them apart is how they make you feel about checking it.
1. WeatherPets — Best for pet owners
WeatherPets pairs accurate Apple WeatherKit forecasts with AI scenes of your own dog or cat. Widgets and morning reports make the forecast a daily joy, not a chore. If you have a pet, nothing else comes close. Available on iOS.
2. Apple Weather — Best built-in option
Apple's stock app is clean, accurate, and dependable, with solid radar and notifications. A great default for anyone who wants no-frills data.
3. Carrot Weather — Best for personality
Carrot wraps accurate forecasts in snarky humor and deep customization. A cult favorite for power users who like attitude with their data.
4. Weather Kitty — Best classic cat app
Weather Kitty pairs the forecast with cute cat photos. Charming and simple — though for your cat, see our alternative to Weather Kitty.
5. Weather Puppy — Best classic dog app
Weather Puppy does the same with adorable dogs. A longtime fan favorite; for your own pup, try our alternative to Weather Puppy.
For the cutest of the bunch, see our Top 5 cute weather apps for iOS.
Meet your new weather reporter
WeatherPets turns your real dog or cat into your personal forecaster, right on your iPhone.
