# FOX 29 Philadelphia: Weather — Philly forecast, maps & alerts

> Philadelphia weather forecasts, radar, alerts, and live news from FOX 29. (iPhone/iPad app by Fox Television Stations, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fox-29-philadelphia-weather/id960436995 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Fox Television Stations, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/493299363)
- Category: Weather, News
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.70/5 from 47 App Store ratings · 18 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 247 MB
- Languages: American English, European Spanish
- Released: 2015-01-28
- Data updated: 2026-08-15
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fox-29-philadelphia-weather/id960436995/reviews.md

## What is FOX 29 Philadelphia?

Get Philadelphia's Forecast and Radar from the FOX 29 Weather Authority team! 
Track Storms with Live Interactive Radar, see Current Conditions, check Hourly or 10-day Forecasts, get School Closings, watch FOX 29 videos and Live Streaming Newscasts all on FOX 29's FREE Weather Authority app. 
Opt in to Receive Severe Weather Alerts anywhere you travel using GPS. 
FOX 29 Philadelphia— WE GO THERE.

Why get the FOX 29 Weather App?

° Current forecasts at a glance with fully integrated GPS to give you accurate conditions wherever you are.
° Live interactive radar map allows you to track a storm's history-- and project where it's headed.
° Customized alert system warns you about severe weather.
° School Closings appears right at the top of the screen as they come in.
° Check conditions from the Jersey shore to the Delaware beaches, to the Poconos and everywhere in between. 
° Watch FOX 29 live streaming newscasts and videos from the FOX 29 Weather Authority team.
° Going on a trip? Use the FOX 29 Weather app to get the forecast anywhere in the world.

## Key features

- Philadelphia forecast and radar
- Live interactive radar map
- Current conditions
- Hourly and 10-day forecasts
- School closings alerts
- Severe weather alerts with GPS
- Live streaming newscasts and videos

## Recent user reviews (10 of 18)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fox-29-philadelphia-weather/id960436995/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Last update

*2025-12-14*

New update completely messed up the map and radar. It doesn’t always open and when it does it lags behind. They ruined a decent app.

### 1/5 — App crashes will not open

*2024-02-22*

Needs to be fixed. Most recent update has made the app unusable

### 1/5 — No longer works

*2024-02-22*

This last update causes the app not to open at all whatsoever.. Uninstalled and reinstalled twice and still doesn’t open!!! Such a shame bcuz this WAS my favorite weather app..

### 1/5 — App keeps crashing

*2024-02-22*

All of a sudden, this app is not loading as of Tuesday. I’ve turned my phone off and on. Deleted the app and reloaded. Still not working. I’ve done this several times in the last 3 days. Very disappointed

### 1/5 — Won’t open

*2024-02-22*

It won’t open on iPhone since the last update. It’s ok on iPad

### 1/5 — Used it regularly, now crashes on open

*2024-02-22*

I’ve relied on this app for years until this week. It now crashes when I try to open it.

### 1/5 — New update crashes

*2024-02-22*

This latest version continues to crash

### 1/5 — New update 5.13.804 not working

*2024-02-21*

I have an iPhone 14. 
Up to date iOS 17.3.1
The app just updated to 5.13.804

Now the app tries to open and immediately closes back down.  Will not work. 

Tried rebooting app
Tried reloading app
Tried rebooting iPhone 

I really liked this app up to today

### 5/5 — Doesn’t open

*2024-02-21*

An update was performed yesterday and haven’t been able to open the app since. It quickly closes as soon as it opens

### 1/5 — Fox 29 Phil weather with

*2024-02-21*

App is crashing

## Frequently asked questions about FOX 29 Philadelphia

### What is the current rating for FOX 29 Philadelphia: Weather?

FOX 29 Philadelphia: Weather has a rating of 3.6 stars based on 47 ratings.

### Is FOX 29 Philadelphia: Weather free to download?

Yes, FOX 29 Philadelphia: Weather is available for free download.

### What devices support FOX 29 Philadelphia: Weather?

The app is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How often is FOX 29 Philadelphia: Weather updated?

The latest version, 6.1.601, was last updated on March 5, 2026. Check the app store for the most recent update information.

### What is the age rating for FOX 29 Philadelphia: Weather?

The app has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide audience.

### Can I get weather forecasts for areas outside of Philadelphia with this app?

Yes, the app allows you to get forecasts for anywhere in the world, making it useful for travel.

### Does FOX 29 Philadelphia: Weather offer live news streaming?

Yes, you can watch live streaming newscasts and videos from the FOX 29 Weather Authority team directly within the app.

### What kind of alerts does FOX 29 Philadelphia: Weather provide?

The app provides severe weather alerts, including school closings, and can use GPS to alert you anywhere you travel.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.2.502 — 2026-05-05

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 6.2.501 — 2026-04-28

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 6.1.601 — 2026-03-05

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 6.1.301 — 2026-01-02

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 6.1.101 — 2025-12-11

Bug fixes and performance improvements

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