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Weather forecast - Daily&Local

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Free198 MBv2.0.2Ages 4+
4.3Store rating
9KRatings
198 MBSize
2019Released
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Weather Forecast - Daily&Local is a free utility from developer Lai Jiani that has been around since 2019 and recently updated in early 2026. It packs a reasonable feature set for a weather app, covering 15-day outlooks, hourly breakdowns, animated precipitation maps, air quality monitoring, and lock screen widgets. At 198 MB it is not a lightweight install, and the presence of in-app purchases on a free app raises questions about what sits behind a paywall.

What it actually covers

The core forecast tools are solid on paper: 24-hour hourly detail, a 15-day lookahead, UV index, wind speed and direction, sunrise and sunset times, and color-coded air quality readings. Animated precipitation maps let you track incoming rain or snow visually, and earth time-lapse videos give a broader view of global patterns. Multiple location support means travelers or people with family abroad can monitor several cities at once.

Where friction shows up

The app weighs in at 198 MB, which is heavy for a weather utility, suggesting substantial asset loading, possibly tied to those time-lapse videos. The developer's privacy policy URL appears truncated in the store listing, which is a minor but real transparency concern. In-app purchases are listed without specifics, so it is unclear whether severe weather alerts or extended forecasts require payment. That ambiguity makes it harder to recommend without reservation.

Who will get the most from it

Casual users who want more than a basic temperature readout but do not need pro-level meteorological data will find this app comfortable. The widget support for both lock screen and home screen suits people who prefer at-a-glance checks over opening an app each time. With a 4.28 store rating across roughly 9,000 reviews, real-world satisfaction appears reasonably consistent, though that number alone does not tell you what the paid tier unlocks.

Pros

  • 15-day forecast plus 24-hour hourly detail in one place
  • Animated precipitation maps add practical visual context
  • Air quality monitoring with color-coded scale is a useful health-oriented addition
  • Lock screen and home screen widget support for quick glances
  • Multiple location tracking works well for frequent travelers

Cons

  • 198 MB install size is large relative to competing weather apps
  • In-app purchase scope is not clearly disclosed in the store listing
  • Privacy policy URL is visibly incomplete in the store description
  • Severe weather alert feature value depends on whether it sits behind a paywall
  • Solo independent developer means long-term support and update consistency is less certain