The Weather Channel vs The Weather Network: What is the difference?

Has a pollen forecast

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The Weather Channel

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The Weather Network

The app shows the measurement of potential pollen levels in the atmosphere. This feature is very important for people who suffer allergic reactions to pollen. It is usually measured as extreme, very high, high, moderate and low.

Includes maps

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The Weather Channel

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The Weather Network

It includes localized maps to help you see the information easily at a glance. Usually, you can zoom in on the maps and see the desired location with more detail.

Allows customization

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The Weather Channel

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The Weather Network

You can customize the app, which allows you to display the metrics that are most important to you (such as wind speed, humidity, pressure) while hiding the ones you don’t need.

Saves your favorite travel routes

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The Weather Channel

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The Weather Network

The app allows you to save your favorite travel routes and will show you how they will be affected by the weather.

more favorite locations

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The app allows you to set more locations of your choosing (such as your city, home city, etc.). This enables you to quickly and easily see the weather of your favorite locations upon opening the app, rather than having to manually enter them each time.

Can be personalised

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The Weather Channel

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The Weather Network

You can personalize the appearance of the app – for example, choosing a different theme or colors.

Provides past weather forecasts

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The Weather Channel

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The Weather Network

The app can show you the weather forecast also from the past few days. This can help you to spot trends in the weather. It is particularly useful for planning, for example, in case your profession is dependent on weather conditions.

Has an animated background

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The Weather Channel

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The Weather Network

The app changes its background to match the weather. This makes the design more attractive.

Has crowdsourced weather

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The Weather Channel

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The Weather Network

The app includes a crowdsourced weather model that allows users to post updates and reports about current weather conditions. This can lead to more accurate, localized weather data.