Gives little to no data over free government app
Also the version you pay for isn’t even pro
Great design and features, warning polygons delayed
This is by far the best radar app out there. The design is simple and clean, it’s easy to navigate, the radar data and detail is unmatched, and the app is overall very reliable. RadarScope has been the leader when it comes to viewing radar data on iOS devices for many years and I don’t see that changing anytime soon.
With that said, RadarOmega beats RadarScope when it comes to warning polygons. The warning polygons are delayed, sometimes by a few minutes, whereas RadarOmega shows warnings polygons within a few seconds of being issued if not instantly. Also, the special weather statement polygon color is too close to the yellow of a severe thunderstorm warning and I sometimes mistake a SWS for a STW. And lastly, RadarOmega displays tornado emergencies and flash flood emergencies differently to draw attention to them. This would be a great feature for RadarScope to implement.
With that said, RadarOmega beats RadarScope when it comes to warning polygons. The warning polygons are delayed, sometimes by a few minutes, whereas RadarOmega shows warnings polygons within a few seconds of being issued if not instantly. Also, the special weather statement polygon color is too close to the yellow of a severe thunderstorm warning and I sometimes mistake a SWS for a STW. And lastly, RadarOmega displays tornado emergencies and flash flood emergencies differently to draw attention to them. This would be a great feature for RadarScope to implement.
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The radar app you need
This app is fantastic and shows you information that you normally can’t access. Updates are much more frequently than what you get from Environment Canada. My only suggestion to the developer of this app would be to add a trial for the pro futures. I’m not sure if I actually want the pro futures or not it seems tempting, but I don’t really want to sacrifice my money yet if I don’t like the futures, if there was even like a three day trial, or even shorter, it would be a 5 star app.
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Great app; provides otherwise paywalled Canadian data
From an enthusiast, but non-expert:
Great app that provides simple but important raw radar data—the kind of data that is becoming harder and harder to come across. Better than the many other radar apps I have tried (looking at you, Environment Canada).
A few pros:
– Radar data is almost immediately available (usually less than a minute delay). Makes for more useful and precise extrapolation.
– Provides raw data from individual Canadian radars, which Environment Canada seems to have stopped providing (shame on them).
– Provides velocity data from Canadian radars, which is otherwise paywalled (I believe).
– The developers should get a lot of credit for the fact that the app collects no information—this is very rare.
Great app that provides simple but important raw radar data—the kind of data that is becoming harder and harder to come across. Better than the many other radar apps I have tried (looking at you, Environment Canada).
A few pros:
– Radar data is almost immediately available (usually less than a minute delay). Makes for more useful and precise extrapolation.
– Provides raw data from individual Canadian radars, which Environment Canada seems to have stopped providing (shame on them).
– Provides velocity data from Canadian radars, which is otherwise paywalled (I believe).
– The developers should get a lot of credit for the fact that the app collects no information—this is very rare.
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Class of the Field
Started using this app years ago and I’ve always been a weather geek because I’m from the great state of Oklahoma, so ya know…hail the size of softballs, not to
mention the frequent violent tornado or 10. Unrivaled accuracy and ridiculous amount of radar access. This is literally the “go-to” for meteorologists and storm spotters who need precise measurements and information in order to forewarn the public of potentially life threatening weather conditions. Because of RadarScope I have broadened my knowledge and have became an amateur storm spotter myself. My family and friends now contact me to give them the 411 if and when the weather gets chippy. I’m sure at first glance a lot of people see the price for the app and balk at it, but I’ma tell ya this much…the juice is well worth the squeeze.
mention the frequent violent tornado or 10. Unrivaled accuracy and ridiculous amount of radar access. This is literally the “go-to” for meteorologists and storm spotters who need precise measurements and information in order to forewarn the public of potentially life threatening weather conditions. Because of RadarScope I have broadened my knowledge and have became an amateur storm spotter myself. My family and friends now contact me to give them the 411 if and when the weather gets chippy. I’m sure at first glance a lot of people see the price for the app and balk at it, but I’ma tell ya this much…the juice is well worth the squeeze.
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Thank you for an amazing watch app.
I have loved the iOS and macOS apps for years. The watch app was fine for a quick look but was never anything special. After this latest update I have been thrilled with the new watch app. I love being able to see all radars and all products easily in those moments that I don’t have my phone in my pocket. Great job, developers!! I hope a CarPlay version will be coming soon. As someone who travels a lot being able to pop open a local radar on my dash would be tremendously helpful.
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Only for America
It doesn't tell you in the app store but this app only works for American weather and the catch is that to find that out you have to download it and open it, resulting in you being charged for the full years subscription which is worthless anywhere else in the World.
Long time customer !
I will say the app is excellent for what it is intended for. I bought it when it came out. I can’t remember how far back I don’t know maybe 12 or more years ago. I bought it for about $ 25 or so for pro life time in the beginning when that was outrageous for a app. But I loved it. The problem is the have deactivated the restore feature. They keep trying to sell me to it for $99 days a year. This is fine for all the new customers. But I bought it once for an lifetime membership. So there respectability stinks. They do not treat the original customers properly. They found out they have a marketable app. They don’t care to treat the ones who launched the app purchases and showed them it would work. I do get to keep me low level functioning app updating though. If this is not so tell me Tech support.
Yours truly an original customer. That is why I rated this product a one star.
Yours truly an original customer. That is why I rated this product a one star.
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Great App, Double Charged
This is definitely one of the top radar apps out there, and has some great advanced features. One of my favorite is the storm tracks and ability to draw on the radar itself (this in in addition to the multitude of radar “types” and tilts on each.
This is for more advanced users, so may be overkill if you just want a general idea when precip is coming, but is top notch for advanced users, and Skywarn Spotters.
For those willing to learn, however, this is one of two I primarily use.
That said, be aware, you will be charged twice. Once when you download the app (for recurring subscription apps, normally this is your first week/month/year of service) you get charged, but then once you open the app, you have to pay again for the subscription.
(At least this is all I can assume, as Apple denied my request for refund twice, after I was charged a second time, of course with no explanation).
I love the app and will continue to use it, but be aware that you will pay double your first year if you want the advanced features.
This is for more advanced users, so may be overkill if you just want a general idea when precip is coming, but is top notch for advanced users, and Skywarn Spotters.
For those willing to learn, however, this is one of two I primarily use.
That said, be aware, you will be charged twice. Once when you download the app (for recurring subscription apps, normally this is your first week/month/year of service) you get charged, but then once you open the app, you have to pay again for the subscription.
(At least this is all I can assume, as Apple denied my request for refund twice, after I was charged a second time, of course with no explanation).
I love the app and will continue to use it, but be aware that you will pay double your first year if you want the advanced features.
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One of the best !!
This has to be one of the best weather radar apps out there ?? With many different modes which is perfect for myself to keep an eye on severe weather in the US for my family who live there. The only reason I will never give this a 5 star rating is because they won’t make it work here in the U.K. When they do that, I will rate it 5 out of 5 😉 !! I mean, this is the U.K. we invented rain lol 😂 and as it gets hotter and more humid, we do get severe thunderstorms and the odd tornado from time to time !! I’d like to be able to track them myself as I don’t rely on the Met Office as they have been known to be asleep at the wheel when it comes to issuing alerts ??
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