Data as of Aug 25, 2026 · Based on 345 AI responses · See how Parse measures this
Weather Apps and Home Weather Stations
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Windy continues to hold the top spot in this ranking, capturing a 75% mention rate as the most recommended choice for weather visualization. and closely trail in a contested battle for second, with both brands maintaining an identical mention rate.
| # | Brand | What AI says | Mention rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Consistently favored for MinuteCast and precise hyper-local forecasting. | 86% | |
| 2 | Preferred as the reliable, all-in-one daily driver for severe alerts. | 83% | |
| 3 | Dominates as the primary choice for interactive maps and models. | 67% | |
| 4 | 66% | ||
| 5 | 61% | ||
| 6 | High-definition radar tracking preferred for live storm visualization. | 53% | |
| 7 | 41% | ||
| 8 | 20% | ||
| 9 | 16% | ||
| 10 | 15% | ||
| 11 | 14% | ||
| 12 | Ad-free hidden gem offering beautiful visuals and provider selection. | 14% | |
| 13 | 14% | ||
| 14 | 8% | ||
| 15 | 8% | ||
| 16 | 7% | ||
| 17 | 7% | ||
| 18 | 6% | ||
| 19 | 6% | ||
| 20 | 5% | ||
| 21 | 5% | ||
| 22 | 4% | ||
| 23 | 4% | ||
| 24 | 3% | ||
| 25 | 3% |
Who wins on each AI
The same market, seen by two models.
Sources AI cited
weatherstack.com is the page AI reaches for most here, cited in 48% of analyzed answers.
Declined from 100% mention rate in Oct 2025 to 57% by Aug 2026.
“Niche visualization tool” → “Essential enthusiast and outdoor utility”
Increased from 50% mention rate in Oct 2025 to 57% by Aug 2026.
Rose from 0% mention rate in late 2025 to a top-3 ranking by mid-2026.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73% | 86% | ||
| 82% | 5% | ||
| 82% | 71% | ||
| 36% | 81% | ||
| 73% | 81% |
AI responses have pivoted from broadly recommending standard utility apps to segmenting by specific use-cases like radar tracking and hyper-local data. Google AI Overviews consistently emphasizes official sources and accuracy, while ChatGPT models have integrated more personality-driven and enthusiast-focused brands into top results.
Brands mentioned
AI responses have pivoted from broadly recommending standard utility apps to segmenting by specific use-cases like radar tracking and hyper-local data. Google AI Overviews consistently emphasizes official sources and accuracy, while ChatGPT models have integrated more personality-driven and enthusiast-focused brands into top results.
Windy continues to hold the top spot in this ranking, capturing a 75% mention rate as the most recommended choice for weather visualization. AccuWeather and Carrot Weather closely trail in a contested battle for second, with both brands maintaining an identical mention rate.
Across 345 AI responses, AccuWeather is mentioned most, named in 86% of them, followed by The Weather Channel (83%) and Windy (67%).
Parse measures each brand's mention rate — the share of answers naming it — across 345 AI responses to this market's buyer questions. Answers are collected daily and the ranking is published weekly.
Brands enter the ranking when AI answers mention them. Parse collects answers daily and publishes the re-measured set weekly, so new brands appear as AI starts recommending them.