Comparison

NOAA Radar US vs Weather Radar

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

NOAA Radar US

Track weather conditions and changes with detailed forecasts and real-time radar. Get accurate predictions, severe weather warnings, and monitor hazards like hurricanes and tornadoes on a map. Essential for planning trips or daily activities.

Highlights
  • Weather radar for multiple locations
  • Tropical cyclone tracking
  • Air Quality map
  • Precipitation forecast
  • Daily and weekly weather forecasts
  • Wind speed and statistics
  • Humidity, pressure, and visibility data
Features
Currently charting
Read full description

Take care of your safety: track weather conditions and weather changes with our app. Look through which weather conditions are expected daily, and view the forecast for all week. Get the most accurate weather forecasts, warnings such as impending tornadoes, hurricanes or severe thunderstorms. You can track the distance to a potential hazard using the map. Track the changes of weather conditions, wind speed, the possibility of bad weather - it becomes relevant for you if you are, for example, planning a trip, outdoor recreation or you are dependent on weather conditions for your daily basis. Wind, rain, temperature, atmospheric pressure - all this information can be taken in our app. Main features: - Weather radar for a lot of locations - Tropical cyclones on the map * - Air Quality map * - Precipitation map provides precipitation forecast - View weather forecasts and temperature for your current location - Humidity, pressure & visibility - Wind report and statistics * Some features may require premium subscription. For suggestions or feedback don’t hesitate to email us at support@hurricane.app The app is free to download and use, but we also offer optional subscriptions. We offer an annual auto-renewable subscription with a free trial. The prices may vary per country and are subject to change without notice. Prices are clearly displayed in the app. Premium subscription: - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the period - Length of subscription: one month, one year - Price of subscription: $19.99 USD per year (prices may vary per country) - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.hurricane.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.hurricane.app/privacy

About

Weather Radar

Get real-time weather updates with a dynamic radar map and detailed forecasts. Customize your view, receive alerts for storms, rain, and snow, and access rich meteorological data. Stay informed with home screen widgets and unit selection.

Highlights
  • Live weather radar map
  • Hourly, daily, and weekly forecasts
  • Storm, rain, and snow alerts
  • Customizable interface and favorite locations
  • Home screen widget
  • Unit selection (Celsius/Fahrenheit, km/h/mph, mm/inch)
Features
Currently charting
Read full description

The "Weather Radar - Weather Alerts" application provides you with the most comprehensive and accurate weather. With many outstanding features, this application becomes an indispensable tool to help you update weather information anytime, anywhere. - Live Weather Radar: A 24/7 dynamic weather radar map, allowing you to observe the movement of clouds, rain, snow, and other weather phenomena worldwide. - Accurate Weather Forecast: Provides detailed hourly, daily, and weekly weather forecasts. In addition to temperature, the application also provides information on humidity, wind speed, UV index, and more. - Interface Customization: The application allows you to customize the interface to your personal preferences with various display modes and set favorite locations on the map. - Rich Meteorological Information: Provides detailed information about meteorological factors such as air pressure, visibility, and rain prediction. - Intuitive User Interface: Provides an easy-to-see and intuitive user interface, making it easy for you to recognize and understand meteorological parameters. Support for Multiple Languages: The application supports many languages, including Vietnamese, helping users from different countries easily access and use. - Home Screen Widget: Weather Radar - Weather Alerts provides a weather widget on the home screen, making it easy for you to view weather information without opening the app. - Unit Selection Feature: "Weather Radar - Weather Alerts" allows you to select the measurement unit for temperature (Celsius or Fahrenheit), wind speed (km/h or mph), and rainfall (mm or inch). No matter where, no matter when, Weather Radar - Weather Alerts is a reliable tool to help you capture the most accurate weather information. With this application, you can rest assured that you have the latest and most accurate weather information, helping you better prepare for daily activities. Term of Service: https://sites.google.com/view/weather-alerts-terms Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/weather-alerts-policy

Screenshots

NOAA Radar US4 screens
Weather Radar4 screens

Verdict

The call

NOAA Radar US and Weather Radar both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 92% of NOAA Radar US's written reviews are positive against 7% of Weather Radar's. NOAA Radar US also leads on ads (none vs shown). Weather Radar's advantage is ratings volume (2K vs 44). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. NOAA Radar US sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Weather Radar sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for NOAA Radar US against 4.4 for Weather Radar. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Weather Radar has 2K ratings behind it against 44, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of NOAA Radar US's written reviews are positive against 7% of Weather Radar's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NOAA Radar US ships an update every 3 weeks, Weather Radar fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
NOAA Radar US versus Weather Radar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNOAA Radar USWeather Radar
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (44 ratings) — better4.4 (2K ratings)
Positive reviews91.7% of reviews — better7.0% of reviews
Number of ratings442K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#166 — better#192
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size252 MB147 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDPM APPS LPTran Minh

Customer experience

NOAA Radar US

All ratings43 ratings
Positive83.7%
Neutral7.0%
Negative9.3%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive91.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative0.0%

Weather Radar

All ratings2,039 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral5.5%
Negative10.3%
Written reviews43 reviews
Positive7.0%
Neutral7.0%
Negative86.0%

Bugs and requests

NOAA Radar US

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Weather Radar

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Alerts and push notifications not working
  • App crashes and won't load

Requested features

2 requests
  • Longer trial period
  • Allow setting preferred units

In-app purchases

10 purchases

NOAA Radar US

Subscriptions10
  • Premium3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Premium3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Premium3 Days trial$3.997 Days
Show 7 more
  • Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Premium3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Premium3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Premium3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Premium$19.991 Year
  • Premium3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Premium$29.991 Year
7 purchases

Weather Radar

Subscriptions6
  • 1 WEEK SUBSCRIPTION 3D TRIAL3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • 1 MONTH SUBSCRIPTION 7D TRIAL7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • 1 MONTH SUBSCRIPTION$9.991 Month
Show 3 more
  • 1 MONTH SUBSCRIPTION 3D TRIAL3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • 1 YEAR SUBSCRIPTION 3D TRIAL3 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • 1 YEAR SUBSCRIPTION$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • LIFETIME$34.99

Questions

Is NOAA Radar US free?
NOAA Radar US is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Weather Radar free?
Weather Radar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NOAA Radar US or Weather Radar?
NOAA Radar US is rated higher. NOAA Radar US averages 4.5 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while Weather Radar averages 4.4 from 2K ratings.
Do NOAA Radar US or Weather Radar have ads?
Weather Radar shows ads; NOAA Radar US does not.
Which is updated more often, NOAA Radar US or Weather Radar?
NOAA Radar US ships an update every 3 weeks, and Weather Radar fortnightly. Most recently, NOAA Radar US was updated on October 25, 2026 and Weather Radar on October 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, NOAA Radar US or Weather Radar?
NOAA Radar US currently peaks at #166 in the App Store charts, and Weather Radar at #192. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

Other comparisons