Weather in high definition. Customizable forecasts, HD radar, hyper-local accuracy, and severe weather alerts. The last weather app you'll need.
Introducing Element – a new way to experience the forecast. Built around what you care about, not what an app decides to show you. From light rain to severe storms, see the weather in a visual experience you design yourself.
Element's proprietary weather engine draws from multiple trusted sources – NOAA, National Weather Service, and more – delivering hyper-local, up-to-the-minute high-definition radar and forecasts you can rely on. Pick your data. Build your layout. Track only what matters to you – and stay confidently ahead of anything headed your way.
CUSTOMIZABLE FORECASTS
Build your forecast around what matters to you. Choose from simple glanceable views to deep, layered dashboards – infinite combinations across layouts, data types, and detail levels. No clutter, no compromise.
- Temperature & Feels Like
- Precipitation Chance & Amount
- Air Quality
- Wind Speed & Gusts
- UV Index
- Pressure
- Sunrise & Sunset Times
- Moon Phases
- Humidity & Dew Point
- Cloud Cover
- Visibility
- Hurricanes & Tropical Systems
- Wildfires & Smoke
- Tides
RADAR IN HIGH DEFINITION
Track weather across a full range of layers – precipitation, wind, air quality, humidity, pressure, and more – in high-definition radar that moves as naturally as the elements themselves. Up to 24-hour storm predictions, so you always know what's coming and when.
HYPER-LOCAL, ALL-WEATHER FORECASTS
Element's advanced forecast engine delivers precise forecasts for your exact location. Track daily conditions and severe weather with detailed 24-hour and 7-day predictions – from your morning commute to approaching hurricanes – with unmatched accuracy.
SEVERE WEATHER ALERTS
From light rain to Category 5 hurricanes, Element keeps you informed with timely, precise alerts powered by trusted sources – so you only get the updates that matter, when they matter most.
LOCK & HOME SCREEN WIDGETS
Glanceable, live weather where you need it most. Element's Lock and Home Screen widgets deliver real-time updates right on your iPhone – so you're always prepared at a glance.
WILDFIRE & SMOKE TRACKING
See wildfires live on the map. Element layers active fire zones and drifting smoke so you get a real-time view of spread and air quality impact. Track multiple fires and set critical alerts as conditions change.
LIVE PRECIPITATION
Follow precipitation without opening the app. See real-time rain and snow updates on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island – showing exactly when precipitation will start, ease, or stop, minute by minute.
Element transforms weather into a visual experience as natural as checking the sky – whether you're planning your day, scheduling adventures, or exploring new places. Element is free to download. Premium features require a subscription or one-time purchase. Subscriptions include a free seven-day trial and can be cancelled anytime via Apple Support.
Terms of Service: https://www.elementweather.com/tos
Privacy Policy: https://www.elementweather.com/privacy
I like the app, but it keeps asking me to subscribe and I'm already subscribed. It's very annoying to have to tell it that I'm already subscribed each time I open the app.I sent an email to your support email address but I never got a reply or a resolution to the issue.The one star (see Update below) is due to the problem, not the app itself. I'll update the review if and when it ever gets fixed.If I don't hear back soon, I'm gonna request a refund.Update:The developer got back to me and the issue has been resolved. I've updated the review from 1 to 5 stars. The main feature I like about this app is that I can view weather patterns for up to 12 hours in the future. I realize that weather is a very chaotic system, but this gives me a general idea of what to expect. Have that right?
Developer Response
Thanks for reaching out and for sharing your experience — we’re sorry to hear about the subscription issue. We’ve received your email and are actively looking into it now to help get things resolved as quickly as possible. We appreciate your patience and your support of Element, and we’ll be in touch soon with an update!
Thought it would be better
fianalins
I don’t download tons of weather apps, in fact I have installed a total of zero. However, I kept seeing ads for this and thought it looked nice and the design was amazing. So I downloaded it and immediately regretted it.First of all, almost every time I opened the app I get asked to buy premium (which seems way too expensive but I’m probably just poor) which makes this already off to a bad start. Secondly, the only thing I ever use the Apple Weather app for is for the widgets. Using widgets is a no-brainer for me, and yet it tells me it is locked behind Premium.And I don’t know if it is my phone (iPhone 13 Mini) or the app, but it runs horribly. I can’t even scroll through the settings without it running way below 60fps (maybe around 30). I don’t see how I am expected to use all of the nice overlays and map visualizers if I can’t even use the menu smoothly?
Developer Response
Thanks for giving Element a try—we appreciate your detailed feedback. We're sorry to hear the experience didn’t meet your expectations. The app is free to use with core features available, and we offer a 7-day trial so users can explore Premium before subscribing—but we understand the prompts can feel intrusive and we've just released a build that addresses this feedback. Widget access and map overlays are part of Premium to support continued development, but performance issues like the ones you described on your iPhone 13 Mini aren't expected and are definitely something we want to address. If you're open to it, please reach out to support@elementweather.com so we can take a closer look.
Could be a LOT better
MBCommandNerd
Hi Element devs! I have to say, as someone who used to use Dark Sky before Apple ruined it, this app has some SERIOUS potential!!! You guys are on the right track with this, but there’s some SEVERE bugs that prevent me from rating this higher than 2 stars. Firstly, the widgets don’t update in real time; you have to manually open the app for them to update as you change physical locations (for example, going to work or coming home). And secondly, the app seems to have trouble remembering that I have purchased the subscription, and it sometimes disables the widgets as a result, forcing me to open the app once again. When I do, it immediately throws the paywall in my face again, forcing me to tap the Restore Purchase button to make it go away and re-enable everything. It’s getting on my nerves now, so PLEASE fix this bug ASAP if you can! Thank you in advance!
Developer Response
Thanks so much for the thoughtful review—and for seeing the potential in Element! It’s especially meaningful coming from someone who used and appreciated Dark Sky. The widget refresh and subscription issues you’re running into definitely aren’t intended behavior, and we’d really like to help investigate. If you’re open to it, please reach out to us at support@elementweather.com so we can work with you to get things running smoothly. And if we’re able to get it resolved, we’d really appreciate if you’d consider updating your review. Thanks again for taking the time to share your experience—we’re listening closely.
Inferior information density
kimbo305
I expected more customization for visualizations for the daily or weekly views. In the daily view, you get a single graph line (temperature, precipitation chance, etc) along with cloud cover icons per hour. The view shows 6h on screen (at least on my iPhone 16). Compare to Carrot, where you see about a 15h window, and you get cloud cover, likely precipitation by hour, and one metric of your choice. In Carrot, can also toggle to report in 2h blocks, doubling your window on screen to 1.5d. This really helps you digest the mid term weather without having to check back. Also compare to Wunderground daily view, where you get about 4d’s worth of graph on screen, with temp and precipitation both shown as continuous metrics, and by-day summaries for high/low temp, cloud cover, precip chance and amount. I far prefer the denser information views. I would not consider switching to Element without some improvements to how 12-24h range forecast data is displayed. The current UX could work for someone who isn’t coming in with specific habits. But the ad I saw mentioned Dark Sky, may it rest in peace, so I had very high expectations.
Developer Response
Thanks for the thoughtful review—it’s clear you’ve spent time with the app, and we appreciate the detailed comparison. Element’s visual approach is designed for clarity and quick scanning, but we understand that more dense, customizable forecast views—especially for the 12–24h range—can make a big difference for power weather users like you. This kind of feedback is incredibly helpful as we continue to evolve the app, and we’d love to hear more if you're open to sharing. Feel free to reach out anytime at support@elementweather.com.
Introducing Element 2.0
Element has been completely redesigned. A streamlined tab structure puts your forecast front and center, while deep customization lets you build the weather experience that's right for you.
- Customizable Forecasts – Simplified summary cards with rich detail views. Choose what you see, how you see it, and in what order
- Beautiful New Visuals – Improved color, contrast, and visualizations for better clarity at a glance
- Dedicated Map – A full-screen map with powerful layers including precipitation, hurricanes, alert zones, smoke, and more
- Tides – Detailed tide forecasts with daily and weekly views and a station picker to find tides near you
- Streamlined Search – One place to switch locations, track hurricanes, wildfires, and find what you need
Version 2.0.0
The developer, Etcetera, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
Identifiers
Usage Data
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
Location
Identifiers
Usage Data
Diagnostics
Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More
Accessibility
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Information
Seller
ETCETERA WEATHER, LLC
Size
505.3 MB
Category
Weather
Compatibility
Requires iOS 16.2 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 16.2 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 13.1 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
