CARROT Weather Gets Redesigned Maps With 3D Globe View, Forecast Layers, and More

[MacRumors]

CARROT Weather, the award-winning app known for its funny and sarcastic weather information, has received a major update that adds new map styles, individual radar stations, and more.

Rebuilt from the ground up, the new weather maps in version 5.5 focus on readability and fast-loading of map layers, according to app creator Brian Mueller.

There are six map styles to choose from, and users can toggle between a 3D globe and a 2D map, thereby providing "support for both Round and Flat Earthers," notes Mueller.

CARROT premium users can now view individual U.S. radar stations, which update more frequently and show a lot more detail than the mosaic that covers the entire country. Premium users can also see up to 48 hours into the future with map layers like precipitation, temperature, wind, and more.

Elsewhere, map presets group relevant map layers together, so users can quickly switch between them without having to turn several layers off and on, and users can now zoom in to display radar, zoom out to display a short-term forecast, and zoom even further out to display an extended forecast. Zooming also automatically adjusts layer opacity and animation speeds.

Lastly, for Premium Ultra users, there's an all-new Inspector Tool that can be enabled to display the exact values of map data, so there's no need to scrutinize a map legend to work out storm strength, for instance.

CARROT Weather can be downloaded from the App Store for free, and there is an optional $4.99 per month premium tier that unlocks new weather data sources, notifications, customization, widgets, and Apple Watch complications. An Ultra premium tier is also available with even more features. [Direct Link]

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[Sebosz]

I’ve used it for a few months but I found it very unreliable and its readings were far from reality

 

[MrTangent]

Bugs Bunny is going to be ECSTATIC.

 

[fumi2014]

I’ve used it for a few months but I found it very unreliable and its readings were far from reality

I think its pretty good. Pulls data from dark Sky (which Apple recently bought).

 

[Akrapovic]

I’ve used it for a few months but I found it very unreliable and its readings were far from reality

It's the same data source as the majority of the apps.

 

[Eddy Munn]

In before 'Weather app with a subscription!?' This is one of the finest quality apps on the App Store and a testament to how good an app can be when the developer has the funding to give his love and attention to it.

 

[TheralSadurns]

WHAAAAAAT 3D Globe View !!! That's discrimination!!! Right there!!! As a Flat-Earther I demand a Discworld like appearance! Turtle and all!

 

[44267547]

The Apple Watch version is excellent. Probably the most stable Watch App I’ve navigated through. The developer consistently puts forth the effort to refine the U.I.

 

[CarAnalogy]

For those saying it’s inaccurate, with premium you can change the data source, there are about six to choose from plus personal weather stations nearby. Switch them until you find the one that matches your weather.

The one it uses in the free tier is logically the cheapest and probably least accurate (Foreca. I don’t know anything about them but that’s the source.)

 

[gsmornot]

The Apple Watch version is excellent. Probably the most stable Watch App I’ve navigated through. The developer consistently puts forth the effort to refine the U.I.

Agree and really like that I can set "Feels Like" in the complication. Its not important to me its 80 if it feels like 94 it might as well be.

 

[j-a-x]

I’ve used it for a few months but I found it very unreliable and its readings were far from reality

I created my weather app priestly because I didn't like the data source that Carrot (and for a while what seems like 99% of all weather apps) used - DarkSky/forecast.io. For US weather I much prefer the NWS forecasts, and so I built an app around them. Unfortunately it never took off like Carrot did but it has a small but loyal following. You might want to check it out (in my signature).

 

[JosephAW]

Trying the free part. I think that’s new?

 

[Remy149]

In before 'Weather app with a subscription!?' This is one of the finest quality apps on the App Store and a testament to how good an app can be when the developer has the funding to give his love and attention to it.

The Apple Watch complications alone make the subscription worth it

 

[ericg301]

It's the same data source as the majority of the apps.

And don’t forget to check out forecastadvisor.com to find the most accurate source for your region (in the US at least)

 

[gank41]

I’ve used it for a few months but I found it very unreliable and its readings were far from reality

It depends on the weather source you select. For me, I choose my Netatmo Weather Station in my backyard, so it is an exact reality.

There are other sources you can choose from if you’re not happy with one of them

 

[gank41]

WHAAAAAAT 3D Globe View !!! That's discrimination!!! Right there!!! As a Flat-Earther I demand a Discworld like appearance! Turtle and all!

Then select the Flat Earth option…

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

I honestly feel like $4.99 per month is too much for a weather app. The update is nice since it introduces nice features but please lower the monthly price point.

 

[Danirosa]

I’ve used it for a few months but I found it very unreliable and its readings were far from reality

You probably need to change the data source to one better adapted to the country/zone you are living. Though changing data source is only available to paid users. I tried with Foreca (the default and only one available for free users) and Dark Sky (seems to work great in the US), but none was very accurate, until I found out that for me (living in Ecuador) the right one was Tomorrow.io. There are 8 different data source available, and each is specialized in a different part of the world and sort of data provided.

 

[akshay03]

I switched to Carrot Weather after Weather Line's announced shutdown (I was previously a WL "lifetime" member - for all that was worth).

Why aren't there more apps with a UI like WL? Is it proprietary? WL is the best (IMO) way to display weather information, and I don't know why more apps don't knock it off.

 

[GabooN]

One of my favourite apps.

Within the app I see it as (Canadian) $19.99 and 39.99 for the two tiers of premium, not $5+ a month.

I have the legacy premium, $5 a year, and it works for me allowing me the watch widgets etc. One of my most used apps, all the info I want, customization of the app and widgets/complications, and there are constant updates to the app.

Between being on the road daily for work to see clients, my hobbies like cycling, kayaking, and motorcycling, the data has been pretty accurate to me for planning my day/routes.

 

[bsbeamer]

The WatchOS platform would benefit greatly if more companies made Apple Watch apps and functionality like CARROT does.

 

[ericg301]

WHAAAAAAT 3D Globe View !!! That's discrimination!!! Right there!!! As a Flat-Earther I demand a Discworld like appearance! Turtle and all!

there's a flat earth mode too

 

[ericg301]

I honestly feel like $4.99 per month is too much for a weather app. The update is nice since it introduces nice features but please lower the monthly price point.

it's almost like the dev needs to pay his bills, support his family AND pay for weather data.

i only pay $24.99 for the ultra premium yearly tier.

 

[Gator5000e]

I really like MyRadar and it's watch complication and corresponding app are excellent.

 

[morrismh]

I choose to support apps that serve my needs, are visually appealing, and continue to find ways to improve. Carrot ticks all of these boxes for me. Upped my subscription to Ultra with this version. $30 a year is a bargain and I don't want Carrot to go the way of Weather Line.