# NOAA: Weather Radar & Forecast — user reviews > 36 indexed App Store user reviews of NOAA by LeoStudio Global, rated 4.60/5 from 1,949 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noaa-weather-radar-and-forecast/id6503937276/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noaa-weather-radar-and-forecast/id6503937276.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 1,562 · 4★ 188 · 3★ 92 · 2★ 24 · 1★ 83 ## What do users think of NOAA? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 👏 Gets to the point - 🚀 Indispensable for travelers - ✨ Reliable weather updates **Cons** - 💸 Paywalled features - 🚫 Limited functionality without subscription - 🤔 Questionable business model - ❌ Inaccurate weather information **Commonly reported bugs** - Crashes frequently - Incompatible with older devices **Most requested features** - Allow selecting locations beyond user's own - Provide more detailed weather forecasts - Offer a free version with basic features ## Newest reviews (16 of 36) ### 1/5 — Free 1 week with sub Lie *2025-06-03, version 1.2.3* I downloaded this app to check out the differences between what I always use, which is WeatherBug and this app. Well I have to say that this became a terrible experience when during set up I was prompted immediately for a one week trial with the option of a subscription. Plan 3.99 a month or $40 a year. Thinking I had a week to see if it was preferable to weather bug. I clicked on 40 a year. The app immediately charged my account the $40 no one week no options. Nothing I was charged immediately so unless you plan to download an inoperable app unless you buy something, don’t even try this. I canceled the subscription and I will make sure my bank does not pay this. ### 1/5 — Does not work properly *2025-04-20, version 1.2.3* Got the app during a bad weather evening. Found that town names other than my location were not included which made it hard to judge storm locations. No highways on the map either. Menu to choose map functions popped up on the upper left side and quickly disappeared before a selection could be made. Did not have the usefulness of free apps I have used in the past. Cannot use in landscape orientation. Some selection icons on the right side were superimposed over others making nearly impossible to select the bottom icons. ### 1/5 — False advertising! Don’t waste your money! *2025-04-04, version 1.2.3* I got this app in a moment of panic when a family member texted me to say that a tornado had touched down a few towns over and was headed in my direction. I paid $40 for the year-long subscription thinking this was actually an app from NOAA. I was expecting timely updates so I could stay safe, but as the tornado moved closer toward my location, this app only said that it was raining and there was “low risk” in my town. It said nothing about a tornado watch, nor a tornado warning when the funnel cloud was spotted. If it hadn’t been for the tornado sirens in my town, I would’ve been totally unprepared and vulnerable when the tornado did come through. I checked the app again from the safety of my storm cellar to see that it still said the weather was simply raining. This app is a scam with potentially life-threatening consequences if it’s your only way of paying attention to local weather patterns. You’re better off buying an actual NOAA weather radio than this fraudulent app. ### 1/5 — Money hungry *2025-03-27, version 1.2.3* Downloaded twice to try it again but nope. It won’t do anything, not even give the temperature, until you pay $39.99! It’s not a free trial if you charge $40 up front! ### 1/5 — Payment Process very bad *2025-02-27, version 1.2.3* Tried to set up monthly subscription, payment taken but app would not start. Tried to get refund but refund denied. Had to go through credit card company to get payment back ### 1/5 — Just goes to a payment screen after install *2025-01-30, version 1.2.2* No thanks. ### 1/5 — Horrible consumer practice *2025-01-22, version 1.2.2* I feel I’ve been bait & switched. This app doesn’t work unless you pay, period. Why the ‘free’ download if the user is greeted with a pay wall? ### 1/5 — Tax Dollars At Work? *2025-01-20, version 1.2.2* Imagine charging a user weekly for an app that was most likely funded by U.S. taxes. Just Crazy ### 1/5 — If I wanted to pay for weather info I’d buy my own weather equipment. *2024-12-11, version 1.1.0* The absolutely useless 2 option charge just for information I could get easier just by looking out my window honestly the weather channel is better and that’s saying something. ### 1/5 — Awful *2024-12-05, version 1.0.8* The biggest waste. You cannot select another location, just your own and very limited future cast ### 1/5 — Dishonest *2024-12-04, version 1.0.8* I do not mind paying for an app I like and use. But this app loads, customize, asks for a rating, and then informs you that it will do nothing until you pay $4 a week. I don't want to start a subscription. I want to see if it works. This is just a deceptive business practice hoping people will forget that they subscribed. STAY AWAY! ### 1/5 — Terrible *2024-11-24, version 1.0.8* I paid the annual premium charge for a weather app that shows rain in Alaska when it’s 14 degrees F. I’d like a refund. ### 1/5 — Not a Free App as Advertised *2024-11-23, version 1.0.8* Hoping to at least try the app before committing to a purchase. ### 1/5 — Worthless *2024-11-17, version 1.0.8* What are you charging for. Can get for free ### 1/5 — Stupid app *2024-09-20, version 1.0.8* Waste of money ### 1/5 — Pay for a government service????? *2024-09-15, version 1.0.8* Why do I have to pay for this? Won’t give a free option. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Subscription only and expensive and sneaky *2026-07-18, version 1.2.8* This is not a US Govt app. $4 per week. Only in portrait view, not landscape. Get your local TV app for free. ### 1/5 — NO FREE VERSION, ONLY SUBSCRIPTION. *2026-07-16, version 1.2.8* There is no option to use a free version!!! While the app is free to download, I cannot access anything unless I pay for a subscription. They may as well charge us for the app. ### 1/5 — Sucks *2026-07-03, version 1.2.8* Will not rotate, always sends me a screen to have me upgrade to a paid subscription. Worthless ### 1/5 — This app is a ripoff *2026-03-17, version 1.2.8* AI weather sucks and I want a refund ### 1/5 — Radar part doesn’t work? *2025-12-15, version 1.2.8* Bought and downloaded the app but the radar map never actually shows the radar. It just gives colors for how much precipitation you’ll get. So you can’t actually ever track any storms or anything. Which is bizarre given the apps icon itself is a storm radar image. Definitely should’ve read the reviews on this one before buying it. ### 1/5 — No radar *2025-10-10, version 1.2.7* I just reinstalled your app…… very disappointed in how you have it setup. I would rather revert back to the original version I had….. this new version has destroyed your app and I plan to delete this app and cancel my subscription…. Terry ### 1/5 — Total scam! *2025-09-10, version 1.2.7* This app is a total a scam. From the very set up, it demands a subscription and processes your payment, but then the app never starts working, absolute waste of time. Do not use. ### 1/5 — Wouldn’t even open *2025-08-08, version 1.2.7* Downloaded the app because a huge storm was in our area. Forced me into a subscription but thankfully I did the trial by the app would not even open. Just kept taking me to the subscription page. Even time I made my selection, it said I already had a subscription and wouldn’t go further than that. Uninstalled and cancelled the trial ### 1/5 — False advertising states free then the charge for app 3.99 a week this should be illegal *2025-08-07, version 1.2.6* False advertising this should be illegal ### 1/5 — Money hungry *2025-06-06, version 1.2.3* Waist of money ## Most praised reviews (7 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — The is app is accurate *2025-02-18, version 1.2.2* I don’t usually trust promoted weather apps , I thought it’ll be another copy and paste code money grab scheme but turns out it’s a legit accurate forecast. Thanks ### 5/5 — 👏 *2024-09-09, version 1.0.7* Gets to the point. 5 Stars ### 5/5 — indispensable *2024-08-29, version 1.0.7* recently in August, I did a round-trip from Los Angeles to South Carolina and returning home, driving through many states. The event, hurricane Debbie was making its way up the coast and I was able to follow it daily to see if my travel plans had changed drastically. The value of this app is perfect for any traveler . ### 5/5 — Reliability *2024-08-22, version 1.0.6* Trusted reliable weather updates ### 5/5 — Weather *2024-07-18, version 1.0.2* Great App ### 3/5 — Inaccurate *2026-08-07, version 1.2.9* Only seems to show accurate current temperatures, but precipitation prediction and current status have been wildly inaccurate. ### 2/5 — Display *2026-07-06, version 1.2.8* There no longer a real time radar image showing rain/ storms. I’d like the old one back! That was informative. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-01.*