# NOAA Radar US vs Weather Radar

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.

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.

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.

NOAA Radar US ships an update every 3 weeks, Weather Radar fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NOAA Radar US | Weather Radar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noaa-radar-us-tornado-tracker/id1596368237/reviews)** | [4.4 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-radar-weather-alerts/id1663406554/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 44 | **2K** |
| Positive reviews | **91.7% of reviews** | 7.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#152** | #194 |
| Size | 252 MB | 147 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DPM APPS LP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1596368239) | [Tran Minh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1661352117) |

## What reviewers say

### NOAA Radar US

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noaa-radar-us-tornado-tracker/id1596368237)

**Currently charting:** #152 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium | $29.99 | per year |


### Weather Radar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-radar-weather-alerts/id1663406554)

**Currently charting:** #194 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 WEEK SUBSCRIPTION 3D TRIAL | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 MONTH SUBSCRIPTION 7D TRIAL | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 MONTH SUBSCRIPTION | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 MONTH SUBSCRIPTION 3D TRIAL | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 YEAR SUBSCRIPTION 3D TRIAL | $34.99 | per year |
| 1 YEAR SUBSCRIPTION | $39.99 | per year |
| LIFETIME | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helps save lives
- 💡 Opportunity to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App not functioning
- 🔒 Requires subscription
- 💸 Expensive
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate
- 🔍 Useless features

**Reported bugs**

- Alerts and push notifications not working
- App crashes and won't load

**Requested features**

- Longer trial period
- Allow setting preferred units


## Frequently asked 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 26, 2026 and Weather Radar on October 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, NOAA Radar US or Weather Radar?

NOAA Radar US currently peaks at #152 in the App Store charts, and Weather Radar at #194. 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.*