RetroWeather: Weather Like It's 1995
Remember flipping to the weather channel and just... watching? That smooth jazz, those scrolling forecasts, the way everything cycled through scenes? RetroWeather brings that experience to your iPhone.
It's not a simulation - it's a fully functional weather app with the soul of a '90s broadcast. Current conditions, hourly forecasts, 7-day extended outlook, live radar, weather alerts, and regional observations. All presented in that unmistakable beveled-box aesthetic with authentic scrolling text and scene transitions.
WHY RETROWEATHER?
- Always-On Weather Display: Put it on a stand, connect to external display, let it cycle. It's a weather channel for your desk.
- Real Weather Data: Apple WeatherKit and NOAA provide accurate forecasts, minute-by-minute precipitation, and live alerts.
- Nostalgic Aesthetic: Beveled blue boxes, smooth jazz, scrolling tickers, angled headers - faithful to the '90s broadcast look.
- Weather Cards: Swipe up for modern card-based views when you need info fast. Best of both worlds.
- External Display: Connect via HDMI or AirPlay for a full-screen '90s weather broadcast on any TV.
SCENES
Current Conditions - Extended Forecast - Hourly Forecast - Local Forecast - Travel Cities - Regional Observations - Radar - Severe Alerts
PRO FEATURES
Upgrade to RetroWeather Pro for the full experience:
- Classic '90s weather broadcast
- Custom ticker messages
- More music choices
- Full screen airplay display
REQUIREMENTS
- iOS 17.0 or later
- Location permission for local weather
- Internet connection for updates
Weather data provided by Apple WeatherKit and NOAA.
RetroWeather is an independent app and is not affiliated with any broadcast network, weather service trademark, or media company.
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So pumped to replace the stock weather app on my phone with this beauty. It provides all the same info as others, but packaged in a beautifully nostalgic layout with the most soothing jazz in the background. Really helps me to slow down and be in the moment throughout the day rather than endlessly swiping through apps for the next dopamine hit. Can’t recommend enough for all ages!!
Aesthetic vs. Functionality
Mr.Sparkles1
I truly want to like this app but in its current state, it’s just not reliable for checking the weather. I mostly check the widget for quick info and then open the app for more detail on upcoming forecasts but as of now, I experience freezing and incorrect locations nearly 90% of the time I try to use it. I’m keeping my subscription for the time being in the hopes that the funds for this solo developer help to make this app what I hope it can be. Love the idea and will look forward to a time where it functions more than as a fun trip down memory lane.
Love the app
89goose89
Love the app love how the set up is better than other weather apps just having one small issue that I wish I can have figured out, but I seem to can’t figure out it keeps telling me that my data is outdated and sometimes doesn’t work, but sometimes it does and I don’t have this issue
Developer Response
Thank you for the review\! We've experienced this as well, when the app comes back from the background, it's not always aggressive enough about clearing stale data and refreshing the cache. We're tracking this down and will have a fix in an upcoming update.
First Ever Review
MrNoseGuy
This is the best weather app I’ve ever used. Born in ‘88 and a child who would keep the weather channel on in the background while on the computer gaming. I absolutely love this app thank you for making it. Please never stop.
The developer, Dave Davis, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
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