# Boston 25 Weather — Live radar, Forecast & Alerts

> Accurate New England weather forecasts, live radar, and severe weather alerts. (iPhone/iPad app by Cox Media Group.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boston-25-weather/id941386136 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Cox Media Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/365102482)
- Category: Weather, News
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.76/5 from 4,232 App Store ratings · 60 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 247 MB
- Languages: English, Spanish
- Released: 2014-12-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boston-25-weather/id941386136/reviews.md

## What is Boston 25 Weather?

Chief Meteorologist Shiri Spear and The Boston 25 Weather Team of certified meteorologists have helped develop New England's most accurate local weather app. Developed especially for New England, the Boston 25 Weather app provides the most accurate local forecasts, to keep you and your family safe. New England's most powerful local weather app includes:

Summary of Features:
-	There is a new radar in the weather app that matches the radar found on other digital platforms and also includes future radar to provide you with a likely path and outlook of storms. The radar has 250 meter resolution, the highest available.
-	New tracks - We added earthquakes and storm tracks as layers in the radar. Now you can track the location and magnitude of earthquakes as well for storms the speed, direction and type. Tap the “storm symbols” icon in the radar to see the list.
-	Locally developed weather forecasts from the Boston 25 Weather Team. Select a specific location to see a local forecast. The app tells you which member of the Boston 25 Weather Team crafted the local forecast. The weather changes rapidly in New England, so forecasts from national apps pre-loaded on your device lack the local expertise when severe weather threatens. The Boston 25 Weather Team is focused solely on getting the local forecast right.
-	Push alerts are FREE for more than 25 alert types including everything from blizzard warnings and flash floods to winter storm warnings and tropical storm alert types. 
-	Now you can scroll through the home screen to access most of what you need or want on one tab. 
-	Place a location pin precisely where you want it for a specific address or any position on a map. When saving a location you can name it exactly how you want it. 
-	The app works with identical features on tablet and handset.
-	Additional items added seasonally

The weather app also has these critical benefits and features:
-	The radar zooms down to your neighborhood or zooms out to check radar anywhere in the country.
-	The app provides Location-Based alerts. While many other apps offer alerts based on your county, This app supports a more precise type of alert issued for the most dangerous types of weather threats. More precision means you get alerts that matter to you, not false alarms.
-	Current conditions, hourly and daily forecasts for any location you enter.
-	High resolution satellite cloud imagery
-	Ability to add and save locations
-	A fully integrated GPS for current location awareness
-	Additional items added seasonally

*Data and alerting available for the United States only.

## Key features

- High-resolution future radar
- Earthquake and storm track layers
- Locally developed forecasts
- Free push alerts for over 25 types
- Location-based precision alerts
- Save and name custom locations

## What do users think of Boston 25 Weather?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Excellent weather forecast
- 🚀 Spot on with forecasts
- 🔍 Great radar feature
- 💡 Wish for Apple Watch integration

**Cons**

- 🐛 Inconsistent weather data between forecasts
- 🔍 Radar not working sometimes
- 💸 Too many ads and commercials
- 🤔 Confusing UI changes

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Forecast video playback issues
- App crashes on older devices
- Location detection not working

**Most requested features**

- Add dew point to homepage
- Improve weather video content and duration
- Add weather widget
- Provide more detailed local information

## Recent user reviews (10 of 60)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boston-25-weather/id941386136/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Frustrating

*2026-06-27, version 6.2.517*

Too many ads before getting to the content.

### 5/5 — Awesome app

*2026-06-19, version 6.2.517*

This app is accurate with the weather

### 5/5 — Boston 25 weather

*2026-05-20, version 6.1.601*

Provides critical weather information if anyone needs to take action

### 2/5 — Missing weather details. Still the same status after many months!

*2026-05-09, version 6.1.601*

Details such as dew point, wind steady speed plus gust and direction and other details I have been accustomed to when using other app such as weather underground.

As an ex-pilot, I’d find the details helpful. Otherwise I use your app frequently.

The layout of the page is terrible! White text on white background means CANT READ IT!! I’ve deleted the app. It’s one thing to complain. It’s another thing to ignore them!!!

### 4/5 — Missing weather details

*2026-03-16, version 6.1.601*

Details such as dew point, wind steady speed plus gust and direction and other details I have been accustomed to when using other app such as weather underground.

As an ex-pilot, I’d find the details helpful. Otherwise I use your app frequently.

### 5/5 — Home weather

*2025-12-26, version 5.17.705*

Love the Boston 25 weather. Our meteorologist know our cities and towns they’ve grown up here and know what to expect and let us know this is what’s coming.

### 1/5 — Temps by hour and  humidity levels by hour

*2025-08-21, version 5.17.705*

Where’s the information

### 5/5 — Weather

*2025-05-31*

I like it

### 4/5 — Forecast

*2024-08-15, version 5.15.411*

Wish the video was longer

### 5/5 — Weather

*2024-05-26, version 5.14.700*

I like it very much as nice and easy and I like the radar feature that gives you most of the day. Wish it would only add something for an Apple Watch.

## Frequently asked questions about Boston 25 Weather

### What does the Boston 25 Weather app do?

This app provides highly accurate, locally developed weather forecasts and live radar specifically for New England. It offers detailed current conditions, hourly and daily forecasts, and advanced features like future radar and storm tracking.

### What are the key features of this weather app?

Key features include a high-resolution future radar, the ability to track earthquakes and storm paths, locally crafted forecasts from meteorologists, and free push alerts for over 25 types of weather events. It also offers precise location-based alerts and the ability to save custom locations.

### Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, offering many critical benefits and features without charge. While the description mentions 'additional items added seasonally,' it does not specify if these are paid features, but the presence of ads indicates a free model with potential for in-app purchases.

### What kind of alerts does the app provide?

The app provides free push alerts for more than 25 types of weather events, including blizzard warnings, flash floods, winter storm warnings, and tropical storm alerts. It supports precise, location-based alerts that are issued for the most dangerous weather threats, aiming to reduce false alarms.

### Who is the target audience for this app?

This app is designed for individuals living in New England who need reliable and localized weather information. It is particularly useful for those who want to stay informed about severe weather threats and track storms with advanced radar capabilities.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.2.517 — 2026-06-19

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 6.1.601 — 2026-03-06

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 6.1.504 — 2026-02-28

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 6.1.401 — 2026-01-27

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 5.17.705 — 2025-07-17

Bug fixes and performance improvements

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