Weawow

Weawow is a weather forecast and photo platform from Japan, available as Android and iOS apps, an Android APK download and a website. The about page names Weawow Inc., with an address in Tama-shi, Tokyo, and says the founder started it in 2016 as a solo project. The terms name Weawow Corporation instead and are governed by Japanese law with the Tokyo District Court as exclusive forum, so the legal entity is described two ways.

The homepage lists GPS location search, hourly and 14-day forecasts, precipitation, a weather map, air quality, sunrise, sunset and golden hour times, and severe weather alerts. It also lists No Ads and No tracking among its features. Photographers can apply to sell photographs matched to the weather on the day they were taken.

• Hourly and 14-day forecasts. The homepage lists hourly forecasts and a 14-day outlook, found by GPS location search. Precipitation and a weather map sit alongside, though the pages do not name the model behind the numbers.
• Air quality and light times. Air quality, sunrise, sunset and golden hour times are listed, which gives photographers and walkers more than temperature. Severe weather alerts are also named, without a list of covered countries.
• No ads, no tracking. The homepage lists No Ads and No tracking among the app's features. These are the vendor's own statements, and the pages read do not explain how the tracking claim is tested.
• Widgets and customisation. The app offers widgets and customisation options, though the pages read do not say which widget sizes exist or which settings can be changed.
• Photo marketplace. Photographers can apply to sell photos on the site, matched to the weather on the day they were taken. Photos are sold as Regular or Extended usage licences.
• Donations unlock providers. The terms describe voluntary donations through Apple or Google, where donors receive benefits such as unlocking weather providers. That makes donation a route to more data sources.
• Android APK download. Besides the app stores, an Android APK is offered for download from the site. The pages read do not say how updates reach a device installed that way.

• A commuter who dislikes advertising. The No Ads listing and a monthly subscription from USD 1.99 on iOS suit someone who wants a clean forecast. Donations through Apple or Google can unlock additional weather providers.
• A landscape photographer planning shoots. Golden hour, sunrise and sunset times plus hourly forecasts help plan a shoot. The same site lets photographers apply to sell weather-matched photographs.
• A buyer of stock photographs. Photos are matched to the weather on the day they were taken and licensed as Regular or Extended. The terms state refunds are, as a rule, not offered, so check the licence first.

The pages we read describe features and terms rather than a setup procedure. Install the app for Android or iOS, or download the Android APK from the site, and allow GPS location search so forecasts match your position. The homepage links to a privacy policy, a cookie policy and a contact page.

Subscriptions and donations are made through Apple or Google in the app, according to the terms. Photographers who want to sell work apply through the site, and the terms state a processing fee may be deducted depending on the payment method, without a commission percentage.

Weawow lists No Ads and No tracking among its features and was started in 2016 as a solo project, according to its about page. Support comes from monthly subscriptions or donations, and donors can unlock additional weather providers.

The terms name Weawow Corporation while the about page names Weawow Inc., so the legal entity is described two ways. Refunds on photo licences are, as a rule, not offered.

Weawow is entry #2 of 12 in the weather apps list: it follows CARROT Weather and comes before Windy. Because challengers fill the first three places when a category has them, the number is a place on a list and not a rating.

Asia-Pacific is home to 1 of the 12 vendors, Weawow among them (Japan).

In the catalogue: Monthly subscriptions in three steps, amounts in the terms; voluntary donations unlock weather providers.

The terms list monthly subscriptions at USD 1.99, USD 4.99 or USD 9.99 per month on iOS and at USD 2, USD 5 or USD 10 per month on Android. Voluntary donations through Apple or Google are described separately, and donors receive benefits such as unlocking weather providers. Photos are sold as usage licences in Regular or Extended form, and the terms state refunds are, as a rule, not offered. For photographers, the terms state no commission percentage for photo sales, only that a processing fee may be deducted depending on the payment method. The pages read do not describe what each subscription step includes, so the difference between the three tiers is unclear.

Where this comes from: the vendor pages at weawow.com, checked for Best Weather Apps in 2026 on 13 November 2026.

The homepage lists GPS location search, hourly and 14-day forecasts, a weather map, air quality, golden hour times and severe weather alerts.

A second business line lets photographers apply to sell pictures matched to the day's weather, with no commission percentage stated in the terms.

Japanese law governs the terms, with the Tokyo District Court as exclusive forum.

The homepage lists No tracking as a feature and links to a privacy policy and a cookie policy, but the pages we read for this entry do not set out data storage locations, encryption or certifications.

The terms are governed by the laws of Japan, with the Tokyo District Court as the exclusive forum, and name Weawow Corporation without a company address. The about page names Weawow Inc. with an address in Tama-shi, Tokyo. Payments run through Apple or Google for subscriptions and donations.

Integrations the vendor names (8):

• Android
• iOS
• Android APK
• Apple in-app purchase
• Google Play billing
• Home and lock widgets
• Weather map
• Air quality data

These are the nearest neighbours of Weawow in the same list, picked on shared traits and price model.

• Ventusky (#4 of 12): Suits: Map readers who compare wind, rain and pressure fields across several models.
• Foreca (#5 of 12): Forecast site with a 15-day view, calendar feed and weather API. Best for: Planners who like a calendar feed and a longer outlook beside the map.
• Buienradar (#11 of 12): Dutch rain radar owned by RTL with a two-hour precipitation widget. (Netherlands)
• Weather Channel (#12 of 12): Ad-supported US forecast site with radar, allergy and air tools. Best for: Readers wanting a mainstream site with health and allergy sections.

Read from the vendor’s own pages on 12 November 2026.

• weawow.com: Platforms, forecast features, No Ads and No tracking, widgets, photo marketplace, privacy and cookie policy links
• weawow.com/i/terms: Subscription amounts, donations, photo licences, refunds, commission, Weawow Corporation, Japanese law
• weawow.com/i/aboutus: Weawow Inc., Tama-shi Tokyo address, started in 2016 as a solo project

We test for four things rather than for features: setup time, price in practice, exit and audience. The result for Weawow: #2, out of 12 ranked. Read the editorial process for the method and where paid visibility fits in.