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Point Forecast vs GeauxWeather: catalog facts
Point ForecastGeauxWeather

Best for: U.S. residents who want detailed NWS forecasts on Android

Best for: Android users who want a private weather app with radar and storm tracking

Free

Free and open source under the MIT licence.

Free

Free and open source under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence.

Android Android
  • Uses official NWS point forecast data through public APIs
  • Detailed hourly tables including tides, air quality and UV
  • Open source with a privacy-focused approach
  • No ads or tracking
  • Rain radar, wind, fog and hurricane track maps
  • Severe weather and tornado alerts
  • Covers U.S. locations only
  • Small project with a single maintainer
  • No GitHub releases; installed through F-Droid
  • Hurricane and severe alert data come from US agencies
  • Very new project, created in July 2026
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: MIT License: GPL-3.0-or-later
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet Not stated if it works offline

Sources for Point Forecast

Catalog checked October 2, 2026

Sources for GeauxWeather

Catalog checked October 2, 2026

“Not stated” means we have not confirmed it. Features can vary by device and plan.