Meteomatics: Quality experiences
Reviewers report that the quality of Meteomatics' weather intelligence is generally strong, with a clear majority of feedback leaning positive. Of the 189 mentions, 120 are positive and 60 are negative, indicating a favorable overall sentiment. The quality perception has fluctuated over time, with a notable dip in late 2025, particularly in November 2025, when a single 1-star review cited complete unreliability. However, the trend has since recovered, with consistent ratings above 4 stars in early 2026 and a peak of 5 stars in January 2026. While some users continue to report issues with forecast accuracy, especially around precipitation and temperature, many others praise the precision of the data, particularly in localized conditions and severe weather predictions. The balance of praise and criticism suggests that while the core quality remains high, certain technical and display issues have affected user experience for some.
What customers praise
Customers frequently praise Meteomatics for its high accuracy in weather predictions, especially in pinpointing events like rain onset and severe weather. Many users highlight that the app delivers reliable data where other services fail, with one reviewer noting it can predict rain 'almost to the minute' in areas where competitors are off. The clarity and precision of the maps and forecasts are also frequently mentioned as standout features.
What customers said:
- „Swiss weather apps are very good.“
„Swiss weather apps are very good.“
Original„Schweizer Wetter Apps sind sehr gut.“
- „Very precise and easy to use.“
„Very precise and easy to use.“
Original„sehr genau und einfach in der Benutzung.“
- „Sensationnally accurate, in places where other weather apps show the wrong weather,…“
„Sensationnally accurate, in places where other weather apps show the wrong weather, Meteomatics, for example, shows the start of rain almost down to the minute.“
Original„Sensationell genau, an der Stelle wo andere Wetter Apps das falsche Wetter anzeigen, zeigt Meteomatics z.B den Regenbeginn fast auf die Minute genau an.“
Common complaints
Common complaints center on technical issues with the app’s widgets and display, including failure to load, lack of automatic updates, and poor visibility. Several users reported that the widget shows 'Loading' indefinitely or fails to refresh, even after rebooting. Others noted that the interface is too small, with text difficult to read, and that key data like humidity and exact times are missing or poorly displayed.
What customers said:
- „the widget doesn't load AT ALL, constantly says "Loading" even after rebooting“
- „It gives temperature updates every 3 hours in a small graph; for Spain, this is very…“
„It gives temperature updates every 3 hours in a small graph; for Spain, this is very poor as there are too many sudden changes within those 3 hours, requiring more accuracy.“
Original„La temperatura la da de 3 en 3 horas, en un gráfico pequeño, para España muy mal, en esas 3 horas hay subidas o bajadas muy bruscas, así que se necesita mayor precisión.“
- „Actually quite good, but for me, the sunset time is only displayed with the first letter.“
„Actually quite good, but for me, the sunset time is only displayed with the first letter.“
Original„An sich ganz gut, aber bei mir wird die Zeit für den Sonnenuntergang nur mit dem ersten Buchstaben angezeigt. Richtig gut ist anders, oder?“
How it has changed over time
The quality perception has shown significant variation over time, with a sharp drop in November 2025 to a single 1-star review citing total unreliability. This was followed by a recovery in early 2026, with ratings climbing to 5 stars in January and remaining above 4 stars through June. The fluctuations suggest that recent updates or service changes may have temporarily impacted performance, though the overall trend points to improvement and stabilization.
What customers said:
- „The preview must match!“
„The preview must match!“
Original„Die Vorschau muss stimmen!“
- „Predictions have unfortunately become quite inaccurate, especially regarding rainfall.“
„Predictions have unfortunately become quite inaccurate, especially regarding rainfall.“
Original„Vorhersagen sind leider ziemlich ungenau geworden, besonders hinsichtlich Niederschlag“
- „Installed recently but honestly nothing to say“
„Installed recently but honestly nothing to say“
Original„installer depuis peu mais franchement rien à dire“
Practical takeaways
For users prioritizing forecast accuracy, especially in critical or localized scenarios, Meteomatics remains a strong choice. However, those relying on widgets or visual customization should be cautious, as several reports confirm persistent loading and display issues. The app performs best when used for core weather data rather than interactive or real-time display features. Users should also verify that their device settings allow for background updates to avoid widget failures.
What customers said:
- „Easy to use app, very reliable, compared to other major apps“
- „Unfortunately 1 star deduction, as the weather does not automatically update on the…“
„Unfortunately 1 star deduction, as the weather does not automatically update on the widget and today's day is also missing.“
Original„Leider 1 Stern Abzug, da sich auf dem Widget das Wetter nicht automatisch aktualisiert, und der heutige Tag fehlt auch.“
- „The lovely home screen widget, doesn't refresh.“
Over time
Data as table
| Month | Avg. rating | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-07 | 4.43 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 4.21 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 3.43 | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 1.00 | 1 |
| 2025-12 | 4.40 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 5.00 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 4.16 | 19 |
| 2026-03 | 3.63 | 8 |
| 2026-04 | 4.20 | 5 |
| 2026-05 | 3.62 | 13 |
| 2026-06 | 3.89 | 18 |
| 2026-07 | 4.33 | 6 |
Sentiment over time
Data as table
| Month | Positive | Neutral | Negative | Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07 | 86% | 0% | 14% | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 57% | 14% | 29% | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 29% | 14% | 57% | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 0% | 0% | 100% | 1 |
| 2025-12 | 80% | 0% | 20% | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 100% | 0% | 0% | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 74% | 0% | 26% | 19 |
| 2026-03 | 25% | 0% | 75% | 8 |
| 2026-04 | 80% | 0% | 20% | 5 |
| 2026-05 | 69% | 0% | 31% | 13 |
| 2026-06 | 72% | 11% | 17% | 18 |
| 2026-07 | 83% | 0% | 17% | 6 |
Sub-topics
- Forecast Accuracy - 22 mentions
- Widget Functionality - 19 mentions
Customer voices
Short excerpts - full reviews are available at the original source.
„First impression: perfect!“
„Non intrusive Ads in this app.“
„It delivers exactly what it should and does not deviate from it.“
„Swiss data processing is very good.“
„This app provides very accurate weather predictions.“
„Maps are also very accurate and the navigation is extremely fast.“
„The reliability and accuracy are great; where other apps might say 'it could', this app can be relied upon to fit the actual conditions.“
„What I like most about Meteomatics is the highly accurate weather data and the straightforward, easy-to-use API integration.“