# US NOAA Radars 3D Pro vs Element

The clearest difference is price: Element at Free against US NOAA Radars 3D Pro's $1.99. Element also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.7) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 7). US NOAA Radars 3D Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On chart position and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Element is free to download; US NOAA Radars 3D Pro costs $1.99 up front. Element sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. US NOAA Radars 3D Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Element holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Element has 1.4K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of US NOAA Radars 3D Pro's written reviews are positive against 24% of Element's.

US NOAA Radars 3D Pro ships an update every 6 weeks, Element every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | US NOAA Radars 3D Pro | Element |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [1.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/us-noaa-radars-3d-pro/id1075589997/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/element-weather-radar/id6737528351/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | **24.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | #199 | **#144** |
| Size | 18 MB | 482 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jufen Chang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1075589996) | [ETCETERA WEATHER, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1776951274) |

## What reviewers say

### US NOAA Radars 3D Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/us-noaa-radars-3d-pro/id1075589997)

**Currently charting:** #199 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

Visualize real-time weather radar data with 3D city views and customizable layers. Seamlessly switch between national, regional, and individual radar stations, and integrate with Apple Watch for convenient access. Offers a comprehensive weather overview with advanced mapping features.

**Highlights:** Real-time NOAA radar imagery, 3D city views with flyover mode, National, regional, and individual radar selection, Transparent radar overlays, Apple Watch integration, Major cities and radar station layers

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Element

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/element-weather-radar/id6737528351)

**Currently charting:** #144 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Experience weather like never before with a visually powerful and simple forecast. This app provides hyper-local, high-definition radar, detailed 24-hour and 7-day predictions, and customizable alerts for everything from light rain to severe storms and wildfires. Stay confidently ahead of any weather headed your way.

**Highlights:** High-definition radar with 24-hour storm predictions, Hyper-local 24-hour and 7-day forecasts, AI-powered hurricane path tracking, Customizable weather alerts, Selectable forecast elements (temperature, air quality, etc.), Lock and Home Screen widgets, Live wildfire tracking and smoke visualization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $5.00 | per month |
| Element Family Premium | $6.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate weather forecasts
- 👍 Clean and intuitive design
- 💡 Innovative radar visualization
- 🔒 Customizable location tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription pricing
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔍 Limited data coverage
- 🤔 Inconsistent performance

**Reported bugs**

- Failing to connect to servers
- Incorrect location data
- Delayed delivery of weather updates

**Requested features**

- Expand coverage to more countries
- Add customizable weather alerts
- Improve route-based forecasting
- Introduce a more affordable pricing model


## Frequently asked questions

### Is US NOAA Radars 3D Pro free?

US NOAA Radars 3D Pro costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Element free?

Element is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, US NOAA Radars 3D Pro or Element?

Element is rated higher. US NOAA Radars 3D Pro averages 1.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Element averages 4.6 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do US NOAA Radars 3D Pro or Element have ads?

Element shows ads; US NOAA Radars 3D Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, US NOAA Radars 3D Pro or Element?

US NOAA Radars 3D Pro ships an update every 6 weeks, and Element every 2 weeks. Most recently, US NOAA Radars 3D Pro was updated on November 6, 2026 and Element on November 4, 2026.

### Which is more popular, US NOAA Radars 3D Pro or Element?

US NOAA Radars 3D Pro currently peaks at #199 in the App Store charts, and Element at #144. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*