Weather intelligence, thoughtfully redesigned. Introducing Element—a new way to experience the forecast. See the weather like never before, from light rain to severe storms, in a visual experience that’s powerful, simple, and personal.
Element's proprietary weather engine analyzes multiple data sources, including NOAA and National Weather Service, in real-time to deliver forecasts you can rely on. Designed for precision and modern devices, Element's hyper-local, up-to-the-minute high definition radar will help you stay confidently ahead of any weather headed your way. Join the many transforming their forecast with Element today.
ELEMENT’S POWERFUL WEATHER FEATURES
RADAR IN HIGH DEFINITION
Experience weather's natural flow through high-definition radar that moves as naturally as the elements themselves. Track storms with up to 24-hour predictions, giving you precise insights into when precipitation, wind, and temperature may impact your plans.
HYPER-LOCAL, ALL-WEATHER FORECASTS
Element's advanced forecast engine powers precise weather forecasts for your exact location. Track daily conditions and severe weather with detailed 24-hour and 7-day predictions — all in one app. From your morning commute to approaching hurricanes, plan confidently with unmatched accuracy.
AI-POWERED HURRICANE TRACKING
Element AI reimagines how you see hurricane paths. By pairing official NWS forecasts with our proprietary clustered model, Element reveals more possible trajectories with greater clarity—expanding your view beyond the traditional cone in a visual experience built for clarity.
RELEVANT WEATHER ALERTS
From light rain to Category 5 hurricanes, Element keeps you informed with timely, precise, and customizable alerts. Powered by trusted sources and tuned to your preferences, you'll only get the updates that matter—when they matter most.
FORECAST CUSTOMIZATION
Build your forecast your way by selecting the elements that matter most. Choose from three customizable layouts to showcase the weather insights you need – no clutter, just clarity.
- Temperature & Feels Like
- Precipitation Chance & Amount
- Air Quality
- Wind Speed & Gusts
- Humidity
- Dew Point
- Cloud Cover
- UV Index
- Pressure
- Sunrise & Sunset Times
- Hurricanes & Severe Storms
- Wildfires
- Moon Phases
LOCK & HOME SCREEN WIDGETS
Glanceable, live weather where you need it most. Element’s Lock and Home Screen widgets deliver real-time updates—right on your iPhone—so you’re always prepared at a glance.
WILDFIRE TRACKING
See wildfires as clearly as storms—live on the radar. Element layers active fire zones and drifting smoke onto the map, giving you a real-time view of spread and air quality impact. Track multiple fires and set critical alerts, so you can stay informed and prepared as conditions change.
LIVE WEATHER ACTIVITIES
See changing weather unfold right on your Lock Screen. The Live Weather Activities widget shows when precipitation will start, ease, or stop within the next hour. Updates happen in real time, so you stay prepared without opening the app.
Join the growing Element community, where weather data transforms into a visual experience as natural as checking the sky. Turn forecasts from dry data points into something engaging and useful—whether planning your day, scheduling adventures, or exploring new places.
Element is free to download. Premium services require a subscription, but you can try them free for seven days. After the trial, your subscription automatically renews. Cancel anytime via Apple Support.
Terms of Service: https://www.elementweather.com/tos
Privacy Policy: https://www.elementweather.com/privacy
I like the app, but it keeps asking me to subscribe and I'm already subscribed. It's very annoying to have to tell it that I'm already subscribed each time I open the app.I sent an email to your support email address but I never got a reply or a resolution to the issue.The one star (see Update below) is due to the problem, not the app itself. I'll update the review if and when it ever gets fixed.If I don't hear back soon, I'm gonna request a refund.Update:The developer got back to me and the issue has been resolved. I've updated the review from 1 to 5 stars. The main feature I like about this app is that I can view weather patterns for up to 12 hours in the future. I realize that weather is a very chaotic system, but this gives me a general idea of what to expect. Have that right?
Developer Response
Thanks for reaching out and for sharing your experience — we’re sorry to hear about the subscription issue. We’ve received your email and are actively looking into it now to help get things resolved as quickly as possible. We appreciate your patience and your support of Element, and we’ll be in touch soon with an update!
Thought it would be better
fianalins
I don’t download tons of weather apps, in fact I have installed a total of zero. However, I kept seeing ads for this and thought it looked nice and the design was amazing. So I downloaded it and immediately regretted it.First of all, almost every time I opened the app I get asked to buy premium (which seems way too expensive but I’m probably just poor) which makes this already off to a bad start. Secondly, the only thing I ever use the Apple Weather app for is for the widgets. Using widgets is a no-brainer for me, and yet it tells me it is locked behind Premium.And I don’t know if it is my phone (iPhone 13 Mini) or the app, but it runs horribly. I can’t even scroll through the settings without it running way below 60fps (maybe around 30). I don’t see how I am expected to use all of the nice overlays and map visualizers if I can’t even use the menu smoothly?
Developer Response
Thanks for giving Element a try—we appreciate your detailed feedback. We're sorry to hear the experience didn’t meet your expectations. The app is free to use with core features available, and we offer a 7-day trial so users can explore Premium before subscribing—but we understand the prompts can feel intrusive and we've just released a build that addresses this feedback. Widget access and map overlays are part of Premium to support continued development, but performance issues like the ones you described on your iPhone 13 Mini aren't expected and are definitely something we want to address. If you're open to it, please reach out to support@elementweather.com so we can take a closer look.
Could be a LOT better
MBCommandNerd
Hi Element devs! I have to say, as someone who used to use Dark Sky before Apple ruined it, this app has some SERIOUS potential!!! You guys are on the right track with this, but there’s some SEVERE bugs that prevent me from rating this higher than 2 stars. Firstly, the widgets don’t update in real time; you have to manually open the app for them to update as you change physical locations (for example, going to work or coming home). And secondly, the app seems to have trouble remembering that I have purchased the subscription, and it sometimes disables the widgets as a result, forcing me to open the app once again. When I do, it immediately throws the paywall in my face again, forcing me to tap the Restore Purchase button to make it go away and re-enable everything. It’s getting on my nerves now, so PLEASE fix this bug ASAP if you can! Thank you in advance!
Developer Response
Thanks so much for the thoughtful review—and for seeing the potential in Element! It’s especially meaningful coming from someone who used and appreciated Dark Sky. The widget refresh and subscription issues you’re running into definitely aren’t intended behavior, and we’d really like to help investigate. If you’re open to it, please reach out to us at support@elementweather.com so we can work with you to get things running smoothly. And if we’re able to get it resolved, we’d really appreciate if you’d consider updating your review. Thanks again for taking the time to share your experience—we’re listening closely.
Inferior information density
kimbo305
I expected more customization for visualizations for the daily or weekly views. In the daily view, you get a single graph line (temperature, precipitation chance, etc) along with cloud cover icons per hour. The view shows 6h on screen (at least on my iPhone 16). Compare to Carrot, where you see about a 15h window, and you get cloud cover, likely precipitation by hour, and one metric of your choice. In Carrot, can also toggle to report in 2h blocks, doubling your window on screen to 1.5d. This really helps you digest the mid term weather without having to check back. Also compare to Wunderground daily view, where you get about 4d’s worth of graph on screen, with temp and precipitation both shown as continuous metrics, and by-day summaries for high/low temp, cloud cover, precip chance and amount. I far prefer the denser information views. I would not consider switching to Element without some improvements to how 12-24h range forecast data is displayed. The current UX could work for someone who isn’t coming in with specific habits. But the ad I saw mentioned Dark Sky, may it rest in peace, so I had very high expectations.
Developer Response
Thanks for the thoughtful review—it’s clear you’ve spent time with the app, and we appreciate the detailed comparison. Element’s visual approach is designed for clarity and quick scanning, but we understand that more dense, customizable forecast views—especially for the 12–24h range—can make a big difference for power weather users like you. This kind of feedback is incredibly helpful as we continue to evolve the app, and we’d love to hear more if you're open to sharing. Feel free to reach out anytime at support@elementweather.com.
What’s new in Element Weather 1.14.3:
Bug fixes and performance improvements - under-the-hood improvements to ensure a cleaner, more streamlined experience.
Version 1.14.3
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Information
Seller
ETCETERA WEATHER, LLC
Size
729.4 MB
Category
Weather
Compatibility
Requires iOS 16.2 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 16.2 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 13.1 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
