# Instant Weather — Better Weather Ahead ™ > Comprehensive weather forecasts with alerts, community reports, and radar. (iPhone/iPad app by Instant Weather Inc..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instant-weather/id1495672013 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Instant Weather Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/886538621) - Category: Weather, News - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 119 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.0 · 43 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2024-01-04 - Data updated: 2026-09-02 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instant-weather/id1495672013/reviews.md ## What is Instant Weather? Introducing our brand new Instant Weather™ app! IMPORTANT: Instant Weather Inc. is not a government agency. We are not affiliated with and not claiming to represent any government agency. More on this and our Terms of use and Privacy Policy at the bottom. Instant Weather™ helps keep you safe, keep you dry, and save you time. By combining top-tier weather data, government weather alerts, our custom severe weather updates, and the detailed reports from the most passionate weather community on social media, we are able to provide you with the best possible forecast. -------------------- Free version: - Instant Weather Alerts - Custom Severe Weather Updates (Instant Updates™) - Accurate Current Conditions - 15 Day Forecast - 15 Day Hourly Forecast - Past & Future Radar (30 min past - 1.5 hour future) - Report Weather feature - Ads -------------------- "Upgrade" Subscription: - *No ads - Our new smooth mosaic radar! (30 min past - 12 hour future) - Custom Severe Weather Updates (Instant Updates™) - Instant Weather Alerts - Accurate Current Conditions - 15 Day Forecast - 15 Day Hourly Forecast - Report Weather feature -------------------- "Extended" Subscription: - *No ads - Our new, ground breaking smooth radar! (2 hours past - 48 hours future) - Custom Severe Weather Updates (Instant Updates™) - Instant Weather Alerts - Accurate Current Conditions - 15 Day Forecast - 10 Day Hourly Forecast - 6.5 Hour Minute Forecast - Report Weather -------------------- IW Pro Subscription: - Everything in "Extended" subscription - Advanced professional radar suite - 50 frames of animation - Single/Swipe/Dual/Triple/Quad modes - IW StormRisk Beta (Severe percentages on storms) - First ever Canadian SRV (Storm Relative Velocity) - First ever Canadian storm tracks - Fastest raw Canadian radar data available - And so much more! Please join our Facebook tester group at https://Facebook.com/groups/InstantWeatherApp to share bugs and feedback with all testers, and to learn about the latest updates that we're working on! A huge thanks to all those who have supported us over the years and have made this all possible! If you have any questions or concerns, please email us at help@InstantWeather.ca Thank you, - Adam, Teresa and the IW team Terms of use: https://InstantWeatherInc.com/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://InstantWeatherInc.com/privacy-policy DISCLAIMER: "Instant Weather Inc." collects and displays weather alerts, forecast data and radar data from Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) and the National Weather Service (NWS). However, "Instant Weather Inc." is NOT a government agency. We are also NOT affiliated with and NOT claiming to represent any government agency. We are an independent organization made up of several meteorologists, experienced severe weather forecasters and weather enthusiasts. By using our app, services, or any associated content, you implicitly agree to use the services and data available as is with no warranty issued or implied and should be used for informational purposes only. Any use of this data for decision making processes is done at the sole risk of the end user. To learn more, please view our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. And if you have further questions, please email us directly at help@InstantWeather.ca - Thank you! ## Key features - Government Weather Alerts - Custom Severe Weather Updates - 15 Day Forecast - Hourly & Minute Forecasts - Past & Future Radar - Report Weather - Community Weather Reports ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Extended Yearly | $9.99 | per year | | Upgrade Monthly | $1.99 | per month | | Upgrade Yearly | $4.99 | per year | | IW Pro Yearly | $79.99 | per year | | IW Pro Monthly | $7.99 | per month | | Extended Monthly | $2.99 | per month | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 119) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instant-weather/id1495672013/reviews.md ### 4/5 — Excellent….except *2026-08-08* The app is excellent except for the yellow colour on the location notifications. It’s very hard to read the information. ### 5/5 — Love This App and The Great People That Dedicate Their Time To Keep Us Safe And Informed! *2026-08-03* Only weather app I’ve used for at least six years now! They dedicate hours upon hours of time doing livestreams during severe weather events and actively work to keep us informed and safe! Their hard work is greatly appreciated by a lot of us! ### 1/5 — App malfunctions *2026-08-02* After I paid for instant weather pro it’s seems like my radar won’t load up anymore, refunded ### 5/5 — Great app *2026-07-27* Ive been watching and following this team for a long time. They get it right every time! ### 5/5 — Weather Addict *2026-07-23* I am one that likes to check the weather multiple times a day. I love a great weather app and this app meets all the criteria! ### 5/5 — The BEST weather app *2026-07-21* These folks are great and the app is awesome! They are always the first to send alerts, giving us a few extra minutes heads up, for weather issues like tornados. Their alerts are more accurate (and location relevant) than the government alerts. ### 5/5 — Love my instant weather app *2026-07-21* Instant Weather is my go to especially with extreme weather. The alerts are good. The app allows me to easily use my instant weather pro on my I-phone. I live in Alberta and can always check was the severe weather is doing. Thank you!!!! ### 5/5 — The only weather app I trust *2026-07-21* Most accurate and update information. Love Adam and his team. Live stream is always very informative. ### 5/5 — Great app *2026-07-21* This app is awesome i follow them on Facebook and YouTube they are way more accurate ### 5/5 — Very helpful and easy to understand *2026-07-21* Love to watch live stream on YT ## Frequently asked questions about Instant Weather ### What does Instant Weather do? Instant Weather provides detailed weather forecasts by integrating government alerts, custom severe weather updates, and reports from a passionate weather community. It aims to keep users safe, dry, and save them time by offering accurate current conditions, multi-day forecasts, and radar data. ### What are the key features of Instant Weather? Key features include instant government alerts, custom severe weather updates, accurate current conditions, 15-day forecasts, 10-day hourly forecasts, 6.5-hour minute forecasts, past and future radar, and the ability to report weather. Users can also access community-sourced weather reports. ### How much does Instant Weather cost? The app offers a free version that includes ads. Users can opt for a subscription to remove ads, which costs $1.99 per month or $6.99 per year. An additional subscription tier for $14.99 per year removes ads and provides 15-minute radar intervals. ### What platforms is Instant Weather available on? The provided description focuses on the mobile application. While the description mentions potential future developments like widgets, watch apps, and desktop apps, it does not explicitly state current compatibility beyond mobile devices. ### How can Instant Weather help me prepare for severe weather? The app provides instant government alerts and custom severe weather updates to notify you of potential dangers. By combining this with detailed forecasts and radar data, you can better understand approaching weather systems and make informed decisions to stay safe. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.1.753 — 2026-08-10 Bug fixes and performance improvements! ### 2.1.709 — 2026-07-25 Bug fixes and performance improvements! ### 2.1.652 — 2026-07-20 Bug fixes and widget improvements! ### 2.1.632 — 2026-07-15 Fix for Original UI. ### 2.1.625 — 2026-07-14 Massive performance improvements, especially for older devices. 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User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-02.*