# Weather Hi-Def Radar Forecast — Live NOAA Channel Storm Alerts

> Interactive weather radar with real-time forecasts, alerts, and map layers. (iPhone/iPad app by Maple Media Apps, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-hi-def-radar-forecast/id458225159 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Maple Media Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289801633)
- Category: Weather, Travel
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 76,635 App Store ratings · 453 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 421 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Danish, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Greek, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian and 11 more
- Released: 2020-02-19
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-hi-def-radar-forecast/id458225159/reviews.md

## What is Weather Hi?

Weather Hi-Def Radar Forecast is a simple yet powerful weather radar app that features real-time animated weather radar images in vivid color on a highly-responsive interactive map. View future forecasts and detailed weather information with map layers, including fire & air quality index. See freezing rain on the radar so you can anticipate hazardous road conditions. Stay ahead of the weather with advanced alerts, including lightning & precipitation notifications so you’re always prepared.

Features include:

• Sharp weather radar imagery display current & future radar images
• View weather map full-screen on your device and hide the app buttons for a crystal clear detailed overview of weather radar activity
• Tap & hold on the map to check current weather conditions and forecasts 
• Get real-time push notifications for severe weather conditions including floods, severe storms, temperature advisories, wildfires, snow, high winds, and air quality
• Set multiple locations for fast & easy access to weather forecasts, to view current road conditions, barometric pressure readings, and detailed weather information for all your saved locations
• View your GPS position, direction of travel, and elevation on the map with location enabled
• Monitor local air pollution data with AQI
• Quickly view hourly weather with Lock & Home Screen Widgets
• Use Fire Overlay to monitor active wildfires near & far

Show Weather Layers on the map to see past weather imagery (for U.S. locations & some non-U.S. locations where available)
• Radar layer
• Clouds layer
• Clouds & Radar layer
• Temperature layer
• Water Temperature layer
• Wind Speed layer
• Snowfall layer
• Road Weather layer
• Wave Height layer

Severe Weather Overlays and alerts on the map to see severe weather warning boxes(U.S. locations only):

• Tap alert boxes on the map to view info
• Tornado and Thunderstorm watches and warnings
• Flood watches and warnings
• Hurricane and Tropical Storm forecast tracks
• Hurricane and Tropical Storm watches and warnings
• Storm Tracks showing direction of storm in the next few minutes
• Winter storm watches and warnings
• Marine and coastal alerts
• Earthquakes
• View Lightning strikes on the map

Purchase Storm Watch Plus to unlock the following:
• Future Animated Radar - See wind, snow, rain and clouds move across the map
• 15-Day Forecast - View in-depth weather forecasts
• Advanced Weather Layers - Road weather, air quality, UV index, wind, surface temps, tides & more
• Severe Weather Overlays - Lightning trikes, wildfires and storms
• Real-time Weather Alerts - Get notifications including flood, fire, snow, hurricanes and severe storms
• Create & Save Map Views - Save your favorite map layers and overlays for easy access anytime
• Activity & Health Forecasts - See how today’s weather affects your activities & health
• Historical Weather Insights - See three year averages and weather this day, one year ago
• Snow Report - View detailed winter conditions including snow depth & snowfall
• Apple Watch App - Check the current weather, forecasts and radar maps, right from your wrist
• Apple CarPlay Widgets- View weather conditions hands free from your vehicle
• Premium Widgets - View weather details on your Home and Lock Screens

Subscription Terms: 
• Subscription Terms and Terms of Use: https://maplemedia.io/terms-of-service/
• Privacy Policy: https://maplemedia.io/privacy/
• Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Apple Account Settings after purchase.
• Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable.


Email support.weatherhd@maplemedia.io for fast & friendly support.

## Key features

- Real-time animated weather radar
- Interactive map with layers
- Future forecasts and detailed info
- Severe weather alerts
- Air quality index (AQI)
- Wildfire monitoring
- Location-based weather

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storm Watch Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Future Weather | $1.99 | per month |
| Lightning Notification Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Storm Watch Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Storm Watch Monthly | $5.49 | per month |
| Storm Watch Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Storm Watch Plus Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Storm Watch Plus Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Storm Watch Plus Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Storm Watch Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Lightning Alerts | $4.99 | per month |
| Storm Watch Plus | $49.99 | per year |


## Chart rankings

- #193 in Top Free · Weather (US App Store)
- #21 in Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

## What do users think of Weather Hi?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🌟 Accurate weather radar
- 🗺️ Detailed map layers
- 🔍 Comprehensive weather data
- ⚠️ Helpful for tracking severe weather

**Cons**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔄 Constant pop-up ads for premium features
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (freezing, loading issues)
- 🇨🇦 Limited functionality outside the US

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Radar imagery disappearing
- Location jumping back to user's position
- Future radar not working despite subscription

**Most requested features**

- Customizable radar loop controls
- Improved location tracking and centering
- Celsius temperature option for non-US users
- Restore previously free features

## Recent user reviews (10 of 453)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-hi-def-radar-forecast/id458225159/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Constantly 20 Minutes Behind

*2026-08-18, version 4.6.8*

App used to be great, now the most recent map update is always at least 15-20 minutes old. Running latest version of app 4.6.71

### 2/5 — Late to refresh

*2026-08-11, version 4.6.7*

When I open the app, it often won’t refresh for a few minutes and I’ll be stuck only being able to see up to roughly 20 minutes ago.  I would like this app much more if it would refresh more often.

### 5/5 — This is good

*2026-08-09, version 4.6.7*

This is a good app I was outside and on the app i saw a big rainstorm coming so I love this app it saved me from the winds

### 1/5 — What happened to storm tracker?

*2026-08-06, version 4.6.7*

Update made it a paid option now.  Sadly goodbye

### 1/5 — App keeps getting worse

*2026-08-03, version 4.6.7*

It used to be that the radar would update every 7 - 8 minutes.  Now it updates every 20.  That makes the app virtually worthless, especially in severe weather situations.  My app is up to date.

### 5/5 — Accurate and good view options

*2026-08-03, version 4.6.7*

I’ve been using this for years now free version I don’t subscribe, but I think that this is consistently accurate helpful and it gives you different view options, depending on the time of year so that you can adjust to what works best for that season.

### 2/5 — Irritating

*2026-07-29, version 4.6.7*

Less than the best now that all the options are paid only!!! Wasn’t that they 6 months ago. Update the app and boom, functionality gone.

### 1/5 — Just plain doesn't work

*2026-07-27, version 4.6.7*

Have you paid any attention to your latest rev.. we now have hail storms standing still.. dumping 20 to 30 inches or more.. and hailstones the size of bowling balls..

### 5/5 — Can no longer use even though I have a subscription

*2026-07-27, version 4.6.7*

Cannot use anymore - getting prompted to pay even though I have 2 months left on my subscription.  Loved the app but deleting and looking for an alternative.

### 5/5 — Best weather Radar!

*2026-07-26, version 4.6.7*

Best radar because it is not ten-20 minutes late !

## Frequently asked questions about Weather Hi

### What does Weather Hi-Def Radar Forecast do?

This app provides real-time animated weather radar imagery on an interactive map. It also offers future forecasts, detailed weather information, and advanced alerts for severe weather conditions like storms, floods, and wildfires.

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

Key features include sharp weather radar imagery, an interactive map with various layers (radar, clouds, temperature, road weather, etc.), real-time push notifications for severe weather, the ability to check current conditions by tapping the map, and air quality monitoring.

### Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use with its core features. However, certain advanced features, such as future animated radar, 15-day forecasts, and additional weather overlays, are available through an in-app purchase called Storm Watch Plus.

### What kind of weather alerts can I receive?

You can receive real-time push notifications for a wide range of severe weather conditions. This includes floods, severe storms, temperature advisories, wildfires, snow, high winds, air quality alerts, lightning strikes, and various watches and warnings for storms and hurricanes.

### Can I see past weather data or historical trends?

The app allows you to view past weather imagery for U.S. and some non-U.S. locations with available data. The paid 'Storm Watch Plus' upgrade also offers historical weather insights, including three-year averages and weather from the previous year on the current day.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.6.9 — 2026-08-18

A new version of Weather Hi-Def Radar is here! Here's what's new:

- General optimizations & stability improvements throughout the app.

Thanks for using Weather Hi-Def Radar! Have questions or feedback? Email us at support.weatherhd@maplemedia.io for fast & friendly support.

### 4.6.8 — 2026-08-13

A new version of Weather Hi-Def Radar is here! Here's what's new:

- General optimizations & stability improvements throughout the app.

Thanks for using Weather Hi-Def Radar! Have questions or feedback? Email us at support.weatherhd@maplemedia.io for fast & friendly support.

### 4.6.7 — 2026-07-16

A new version of Weather Hi-Def Radar is here! Here's what's new:

- General optimizations & stability improvements throughout the app.

Thanks for using Weather Hi-Def Radar! Have questions or feedback? Email us at support.weatherhd@maplemedia.io for fast & friendly support.

### 4.6.6 — 2026-06-30

A new version of Weather Hi-Def Radar is here! Here's what's new:

- Preferred Units for Weather Data: You can now select your preferred unit of measure for specific weather data, including temperature, precipitation, wind speed, visibility, and pressure. Configure your preferences in Settings > Advanced Settings.
- Updated Subscriber Experience: Subscribers now have an updated premium interface throughout the app, as well as quick access to a summary of all premium benefits and features.
- General optimizations & stability improvements throughout the app.

Thanks for using Weather Hi-Def Radar! Have questions or feedback? Email us at support.weatherhd@maplemedia.io for fast & friendly support.

### 4.6.5 — 2026-06-25

A new version of Weather Hi-Def Radar is here! Here's what's new:

- Preferred Units for Weather Data: You can now select your preferred unit of measure for specific weather data, including temperature, precipitation, wind speed, visibility, and pressure. Configure your preferences in Settings > Advanced Settings.
- Updated Subscriber Experience: Subscribers now have an updated premium interface throughout the app, as well as quick access to a summary of all premium benefits and features.
- General optimizations & stability improvements throughout the app.

Thanks for using Weather Hi-Def Radar! Have questions or feedback? Email us at support.weatherhd@maplemedia.io for fast & friendly support.

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