Weather app screenshots that say “you”
Speaks to the reader directly. Speaking to the reader makes the line about what they get, not about the app.
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
31% 31 of 100
Screenshots that do it
11% 62 of 555
The top ten
3 of 10 against 28 of the other 90
62 of the 555 Weather screenshots read (11%) do this, across 31 of the top 100 apps (31%). 3 of the top ten do it (30%), against 28 of the other 90 (31%): the top ten do it about as often as the rest. Of the 23 categories read so far, Weather is 22nd for this. It is most common in Finance (92% of apps) and least common in Weather (31%).
12 examples from the chart.
12 of the 62 Weather app screenshots that say “you”, one from each app, the highest on the chart first.
“Keep Dry”
“Live coverage broken down, so you know what's next”
“Patent Pending Technology Delivering You the Most Hyper-Local Forecast on the Planet”
“ONE STOP SHOP”
“TRACK YOUR GETAWAY IN ADVANCE”
“Your weekend. Full radar access.”
“Make the most of this nice weather that I generated for you. Or else.”
“Immerse in Radar”
“Weather on Your Route”
“Plan your day hour by hour”
“Get Real-Time Weather Alerts”
“Know before you go”
Real headline examples, word for word.
The words on 40 of the 62 that carry any, as each app wrote them.
“Keep Dry”
Track heavy rain before it hits youThe Weather Channel - Radar · #1 · screenshot 1“Live coverage broken down, so you know what's next”
CNN Weather · #4 · screenshot 2“Patent Pending Technology Delivering You the Most Hyper-Local Forecast on the Planet”
MyRadar Accurate Weather Radar · #5 · 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“TRACK YOUR GETAWAY IN ADVANCE”
FOX Weather: Daily Forecasts · #18 · screenshot 3“Your weekend. Full radar access.”
Weather & Radar · #22 · screenshot 2“Make the most of this nice weather that I generated for you. Or else.”
CARROT Weather: Alerts & Radar · #24 · screenshot 1“Immerse in Radar”
30+ Real-Time Layers at Your FingertipsNOAA Live Weather Radar · #27 · screenshot 2“Weather on Your Route”
Drive Weather with Live Radar · #28 · screenshot 4“Plan your day hour by hour”
Weather & Rain Radar Forecast · #29 · 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“Know before you go”
Surfline: Wave & Surf Reports · #38 · screenshot 1“Weather. On Your Route.”
Weather on the Way · #39 · screenshot 1“Hurricane Tracker”
Make informed decisions to protect yourself and your loved onesNOAA: Weather Radar & Forecast · #41 · screenshot 2“GET AHEAD OF YOUR GAME”
DeerCast-Prep. Predict. Pursue · #42 · screenshot 1“Align your Cycle with the Moon”
MoonX: Moon Calendar for Life · #45 · screenshot 5“Smile every time you check the weather!”
Weather Kitty: Weather + Radar · #46 · screenshot 1“Live Weather”
Live Conditions Tailored To Your LocationIndoor Thermometer · #49 · screenshot 4“Wind, Weather, Waves & Tides”
for Your Outdoor ActivitiesWindfinder: Wind & Weather map · #51 · screenshot 1“When it's serious, you'll know first”
Yahoo Weather: Daily Forecasts · #52 · screenshot 5- MICHIGAN Storm Chasers
“Report Weather Fast”
Capture conditions, earn points, and help your community stay informed.Michigan Storm Chasers · #57 · screenshot 5 “Your Radar, Everywhere”
“I check the radar every morning - incredibly convenient!”RainViewer: Live Weather Radar · #58 · screenshot 2“How much rain did you actually get?”
Precise totals at any location. No rain gauge required.Precip - Rain Forecast & Alert · #64 · screenshot 1“Explore air quality near you and worldwide”
IQAir AirVisual | Air Quality · #66 · screenshot 1“Customize your look.”
(Not Boring) Weather · #68 · screenshot 6“Will you see meteors tonight?”
A real forecast for your exact spotMeteor Shower: Alerts · #71 · screenshot 1“Go Mode”
Nautical charts that follow you on the waterTides Near Me · #75 · screenshot 2“Store your flight forecast history”
Turbli+ · #84 · screenshot 3“Confidently plan your next day on the water.”
Buoyweather - Marine Forecasts · #93 · screenshot 1“Aurora strength and real-time data along with charts and colors to help you understand it easily.”
Hello Aurora: Northern Lights · #95 · screenshot 1“The sun is talking some serious trash about you behind your back.”
What The Forecast?!! · #98 · screenshot 1“Stay Ready”
Don't let sudden rain steal your thunderThe Weather Channel - Radar · #1 · screenshot 2“Everything you need to track a storm, all in one place”
CNN Weather · #4 · screenshot 4“To the Minute Push Notifications Keeping You Ahead of the Storm”
MyRadar Accurate Weather Radar · #5 · screenshot 3“DETAILED BASEMAPS”
Zoom to street level to help navigate around a supercell, track a storm, or determine if your house is in the risk area.WeatherFront - Radar & Models · #14 · screenshot 3“CUSTOMIZE YOUR DESTINATIONS”
FOX Weather: Daily Forecasts · #18 · screenshot 4- 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“Timely Alerts”
Receive alerts even when you're on the go.NOAA: Weather Radar & Forecast · #41 · screenshot 4“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
Top ten Weather apps that do it.
- #1The Weather Channel - Radar2 of its 6 screenshots
- #4CNN Weather2 of its 6 screenshots
- #5MyRadar Accurate Weather Radar2 of its 6 screenshots
The same tactic in other categories.
| Category | Apps that do it | Screenshots | Top ten |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance | 92% 92 of 100 | 47% 275 of 581 | 10 of 10 |
| Food & Drink | 92% 92 of 100 | 41% 222 of 540 | 9 of 10 |
| Travel | 86% 86 of 100 | 38% 214 of 561 | 10 of 10 |
| Lifestyle | 84% 84 of 100 | 39% 216 of 556 | 9 of 10 |
| Health & Fitness | 83% 83 of 100 | 40% 232 of 574 | 8 of 10 |
| Shopping | 81% 81 of 100 | 38% 214 of 562 | 8 of 10 |
| Entertainment | 80% 80 of 100 | 32% 175 of 544 | 10 of 10 |
| Social Networking | 79% 79 of 100 | 34% 188 of 554 | 9 of 10 |
| Productivity | 78% 77 of 99 | 30% 168 of 551 | 9 of 10 |
| Medical | 74% 74 of 100 | 38% 210 of 548 | 9 of 10 |
| Sports | 74% 74 of 100 | 26% 145 of 558 | 7 of 10 |
| Business | 73% 73 of 100 | 36% 198 of 554 | 8 of 10 |
| Navigation | 68% 67 of 99 | 26% 145 of 566 | 6 of 10 |
| Music | 67% 67 of 100 | 27% 150 of 550 | 7 of 10 |
| Reference | 66% 66 of 100 | 27% 150 of 566 | 7 of 10 |
| Utilities | 66% 66 of 100 | 27% 148 of 549 | 6 of 10 |
| Education | 65% 65 of 100 | 25% 137 of 555 | 5 of 10 |
| Graphics & Design | 61% 60 of 99 | 20% 113 of 564 | 5 of 10 |
| News | 57% 56 of 98 | 22% 115 of 517 | 8 of 10 |
| Photo & Video | 55% 55 of 100 | 20% 115 of 566 | 5 of 10 |
| Developer Tools | 53% 53 of 100 | 19% 94 of 507 | 6 of 10 |
| Games | 31% 31 of 100 | 8% 43 of 567 | 5 of 10 |
| Weather | 31% 31 of 100 | 11% 62 of 555 | 3 of 10 |
Related tactics.
Often on the same screenshot
- Has a headline100% of these screenshots, against 65% of all Weather screenshots
- States a benefit53% of these screenshots, against 19% of all Weather screenshots
- Words at the top89% of these screenshots, against 59% of all Weather screenshots
- Plain tone73% of these screenshots, against 43% of all Weather screenshots
- Tells you to do something45% of these screenshots, against 19% of all Weather screenshots
- Has a subline42% of these screenshots, against 21% of all Weather screenshots
More in words
- Has a headline69%
- Headline under five words61%
- No words at all47%
- Tells you to do something45%
- Has a subline37%
- Headline in Title Case33%
- 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 that say “you”?
31 of the top 100 Weather apps (31%) have at least one, and 62 of their 555 screenshots (11%) do it. Counted from the US App Store’s top free chart on October 9, 2026.
Which Weather apps have App Store screenshots that say “you”?
In the top ten: The Weather Channel - Radar (#1), CNN Weather (#4) and MyRadar Accurate Weather Radar (#5). Further down the chart: WeatherFront - Radar & Models (#14), FOX Weather: Daily Forecasts (#18), Weather & Radar (#22), CARROT Weather: Alerts & Radar (#24) and NOAA Live Weather Radar (#27), and 23 more.
Should my Weather app have App Store screenshots that say “you”?
The chart shows who does it, not whether it would work for your app. 3 of the top ten Weather apps do it (30%), against 28 of the other 90 (31%), 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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