Weather app screenshots with a subheadline
A second, smaller line under the headline. The headline can stay short while the smaller line carries the detail.
From the top 100 free Weather apps on the US App Store, read on October 9, 2026. Screenshots are the developers’ own, shown from Apple’s servers with a link to each app.
The numbers
Apps that do it
37% 37 of 100
Screenshots that do it
21% 115 of 555
The top ten
4 of 10 against 33 of the other 90
115 of the 555 Weather screenshots read (21%) do this, across 37 of the top 100 apps (37%). 4 of the top ten do it (40%), against 33 of the other 90 (37%): the top ten do it about as often as the rest. Of the 23 categories read so far, Weather is 21st for this. It is most common in Finance (69% of apps) and least common in Games (18%).
12 examples from the chart.
12 of the 115 Weather app screenshots with a subheadline, one from each app, the highest on the chart first.
“Keep Dry”
“Hurricane Tracker”
“Most Trusted Weather App with Proven Superior Accuracy™”
“Rain & Snow”
“WILDFIRE MAP”
“Hurricane tracker”
“ONE STOP SHOP”
“24-Hour Future Radar”
“Your weather. At a glance.”
“Widgets”
“Gentle Reminders”
“Immerse in Radar”
Real headline examples, word for word.
The words on 40 of the 115 that carry any, as each app wrote them.
“Keep Dry”
Track heavy rain before it hits youThe Weather Channel - Radar · #1 · screenshot 1“Hurricane Tracker”
Stay Alert & Stay SafeNOAA Weather Radar Live Map · #2 · screenshot 2“Most Trusted Weather App with Proven Superior Accuracy™”
Hyper-Local forecasts, often with greater advance noticeAccuWeather: Weather Forecast · #9 · screenshot 1“Rain & Snow”
on weather radarWindy.com · #10 · screenshot 1“WILDFIRE MAP”
SEE HEAT & SMOKEZoom Earth - Weather Forecast · #11 · screenshot 3“Hurricane tracker”
active storms and forecasted pathsClime: NOAA Weather Radar Live · #12 · screenshot 2“ONE STOP SHOP”
Say goodbye to opening multiple apps & browser tabs to view weather data - WeatherFront is THE hub for all your weather monitoring and forecasting needs.WeatherFront - Radar & Models · #14 · screenshot 1“24-Hour Future Radar”
See storms before they hitSKAI - NOAA Weather Radar · #16 · screenshot 1- For you:
“Your weather. At a glance.”
Sun and rain alternatingWeather & Radar · #22 · screenshot 3 “Widgets”
Forecasts on Your Home ScreenCARROT Weather: Alerts & Radar · #24 · screenshot 4“Gentle Reminders”
Temp Changes, Smart TipsWeatherly:Forecast&Radar · #26 · screenshot 1“Immerse in Radar”
30+ Real-Time Layers at Your FingertipsNOAA Live Weather Radar · #27 · screenshot 2“HURRICANE TRACKER THE ULTIMATE STORM TRACKING APP!”
Push Alerts By Region ⚫ Sliding Icon Dock ⚫ Simple To Use Interface ⚫ 65+ Storm Graphics ⚫ Set Default Basin ⚫ Detailed Analysis ⚫ Official NHC Data ⚫ And Much More!Hurricane Tracker · #30 · screenshot 1“Get Real-Time Weather Alerts”
Turn on push notifications so Beacon can warn you the moment severe weather is headed your way.“Never get caught in a storm.”Islandwide Weather · #33 · screenshot 2“Protect Loved Ones”
From Severe WeatherEmergency: Severe Weather App · #40 · screenshot 2“Hurricane Tracker”
Make informed decisions to protect yourself and your loved onesNOAA: Weather Radar & Forecast · #41 · screenshot 2“PREP PREDICT PURSUE”
• 14-DAY DEER MOVEMENT FORECAST • MAP YOUR HUNTING LOCATIONS • LIVE DOPPLER RADAR • VIRTUAL RAIN GAUGES • WIND SPEED/MOVEMENT PREDICTION • EXTENSIVE SHOT TRACKING GUIDE • DAILY ARTICLES • DRURY OUTDOORS VIDEO CATALOG • HUNTER-CENTRIC SOCIAL NETWORKDeerCast-Prep. Predict. Pursue · #42 · screenshot 6“BEST HOUR”
Go out when odds peakAuroraMe: Aurora Forecast Map · #43 · screenshot 1- moonx
“Moon Calendar”
Live in Harmony with the MoonMoonX: Moon Calendar for Life · #45 · screenshot 1 “Indoor Thermometer”
Check Current Room Temperature In SecondsIndoor Thermometer · #49 · screenshot 1“Wind, Weather, Waves & Tides”
for Your Outdoor ActivitiesWindfinder: Wind & Weather map · #51 · screenshot 1“Hurricane Tracker”
Active Storms Forecasted PathsWeather Scope: NOAA Radar Live · #54 · screenshot 2“Welcome to Michigan Storm Chasers”
Street-level forecasts, live radar, and severe alerts in one powerful app.Michigan Storm Chasers · #57 · screenshot 1“Real-Time Weather Radar”
High-resolution radar updates every 2 minutesRainViewer: Live Weather Radar · #58 · screenshot 1“Hourly Forecast”
for 10 daysWeather ۬ · #59 · screenshot 1“PredictWind.com”
THE WORLD LEADERPredictWind — Marine Forecasts · #63 · screenshot 1“How much rain did you actually get?”
Precise totals at any location. No rain gauge required.Precip - Rain Forecast & Alert · #64 · screenshot 1“Severe weather alerts”
! THUNDERSTORM !(Not Boring) Weather · #68 · screenshot 5“Will you see meteors tonight?”
A real forecast for your exact spotMeteor Shower: Alerts · #71 · screenshot 1“6 million”
downloadsTides Near Me · #75 · screenshot 1“LIVE & FORECAST”
WET BULB GLOBE TEMPERATUREFlash Weather: Future Radar · #76 · screenshot 6“Tropics Watch”
Tracking Atlantic Storm ConditionsMax Tracker Hurricane WPLG · #79 · screenshot 4“ATLANTA'S”
CHIEF METEOROLOGISTWSB-TV Weather · #86 · screenshot 1“Severe Weather Warnings”
Tornado Watches, Severe Thunderstorms, & Special Marine WarningsTornado Tracker by TornadoPath · #91 · screenshot 2- AI AURORA ANALYST
“Go or no-go.”
Powered by Apple IntelligenceAurora Forecast. · #92 · screenshot 2 - Worldwide
“Tide & Ocean Companion”
Apple Design Award Winner Apple Watch App of the Year FinalistTide Guide: Charts & Tables · #94 · screenshot 1 - WindAlert
“Access weather data from”
90,000 proprietary Tempest Weather SystemsWindAlert: Wind & Weather Map · #97 · screenshot 1 “Stay Ready”
Don't let sudden rain steal your thunderThe Weather Channel - Radar · #1 · screenshot 2“Weather Radar”
7+ Real-Time Forecast LayersNOAA Weather Radar Live Map · #2 · screenshot 5- AccuWeather Exclusive
“View hyper-local Hour Cast™ Graphs”
AccuWeather RealFeel and RealFeel ShadeAccuWeather: Weather Forecast · #9 · screenshot 5
Top ten Weather apps that do it.
- #1The Weather Channel - Radar6 of its 6 screenshots
- #2NOAA Weather Radar Live Map2 of its 6 screenshots
- #9AccuWeather: Weather Forecast3 of its 6 screenshots
- #10Windy.com5 of its 6 screenshots
The same tactic in other categories.
| Category | Apps that do it | Screenshots | Top ten |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance | 69% 69 of 100 | 42% 246 of 581 | 8 of 10 |
| Shopping | 67% 67 of 100 | 43% 242 of 562 | 6 of 10 |
| Food & Drink | 63% 63 of 100 | 36% 196 of 540 | 7 of 10 |
| Social Networking | 53% 53 of 100 | 29% 163 of 554 | 5 of 10 |
| Sports | 53% 53 of 100 | 28% 158 of 558 | 7 of 10 |
| Utilities | 53% 53 of 100 | 28% 153 of 549 | 5 of 10 |
| Graphics & Design | 51% 50 of 99 | 23% 130 of 564 | 6 of 10 |
| Photo & Video | 49% 49 of 100 | 25% 141 of 566 | 6 of 10 |
| Reference | 48% 48 of 100 | 32% 181 of 566 | 6 of 10 |
| Travel | 48% 48 of 100 | 25% 143 of 561 | 1 of 10 |
| Music | 47% 47 of 100 | 18% 101 of 550 | 3 of 10 |
| Business | 46% 46 of 100 | 21% 116 of 554 | 5 of 10 |
| Entertainment | 46% 46 of 100 | 26% 139 of 544 | 5 of 10 |
| Lifestyle | 45% 45 of 100 | 21% 115 of 556 | 7 of 10 |
| News | 45% 44 of 98 | 26% 133 of 517 | 1 of 10 |
| Navigation | 42% 42 of 99 | 20% 115 of 566 | 2 of 10 |
| Education | 42% 42 of 100 | 17% 97 of 555 | 4 of 10 |
| Developer Tools | 40% 40 of 100 | 27% 138 of 507 | 3 of 10 |
| Health & Fitness | 39% 39 of 100 | 18% 105 of 574 | 3 of 10 |
| Productivity | 38% 38 of 99 | 20% 108 of 551 | 1 of 10 |
| Weather | 37% 37 of 100 | 21% 115 of 555 | 4 of 10 |
| Medical | 35% 35 of 100 | 17% 93 of 548 | 1 of 10 |
| Games | 18% 18 of 100 | 10% 54 of 567 | 1 of 10 |
Related tactics.
Often on the same screenshot
- Subline explains the headline70% of these screenshots, against 14% of all Weather screenshots
- Headline under five words77% of these screenshots, against 40% of all Weather screenshots
- Words at the top94% of these screenshots, against 59% of all Weather screenshots
- Has a headline100% of these screenshots, against 65% of all Weather screenshots
- Headline readable at thumbnail size48% of these screenshots, against 23% of all Weather screenshots
- States a benefit39% of these screenshots, against 19% of all Weather screenshots
More in words
- Has a headline69%
- Headline under five words61%
- No words at all47%
- Tells you to do something45%
- Headline in Title Case33%
- Says “you” or “your”31%
- Uses a number28%
- Headline on one line26%
- Names the app16%
- Has a kicker12%
- Headline in capitals11%
- Headline over eight words7%
- Uses an emoji7%
- Says “I” or “my”5%
- Exclaims3%
- Asks a question2%
Questions, answered from the chart.
How many top Weather apps have App Store screenshots with a subheadline?
37 of the top 100 Weather apps (37%) have at least one, and 115 of their 555 screenshots (21%) do it. Counted from the US App Store’s top free chart on October 9, 2026.
Which Weather apps have App Store screenshots with a subheadline?
In the top ten: The Weather Channel - Radar (#1), NOAA Weather Radar Live Map (#2), AccuWeather: Weather Forecast (#9) and Windy.com (#10). Further down the chart: Zoom Earth - Weather Forecast (#11), Clime: NOAA Weather Radar Live (#12), WeatherFront - Radar & Models (#14), SKAI - NOAA Weather Radar (#16) and Weather & Radar (#22), and 28 more.
Should my Weather app have App Store screenshots with a subheadline?
The chart shows who does it, not whether it would work for your app. 4 of the top ten Weather apps do it (40%), against 33 of the other 90 (37%), so the top ten do it about as often as the rest. Ten apps is a small group, so read that as a description of this chart and not as a rule.
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