Comparison

WeatherBug vs WeatherGraph

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

Head to head
About

WeatherBug

Get accurate, real-time weather forecasts and severe storm alerts powered by a global professional weather network. Visualize conditions with interactive maps, track lightning, and stay informed about pollen, air quality, and more.

Highlights
  • Real-Time Pinpoint Forecasts
  • Enhanced Interactive Map
  • Severe Weather Alerts
  • Lightning Proximity Alerts
  • Pollen Count
  • Air Quality Information
Features
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Download the most popular free weather app powered by the largest professional weather network in the world! Enjoy Free access to 10-Day Forecast and over 140 hours of Hourly Forecast, and explore our Ad-Free Subscription options. WeatherBug is easy to use and provides forecasts for your every need, from storm warnings to pollen levels. Our weather network delivers the fastest alerts and the best real-time forecasts (current, hourly, and 10-day). WeatherBug has over 20 weather maps, including Radar, Future Radar, Lightning, Pollen, Severe Storm Risk, Precipitation, and more! Join the millions who rely on WeatherBug for weather forecasts every day! "I love WeatherBug! It's always accurate & is the first place I go for up-to-the-minute weather!" –iOS User. WEATHERBUG FEATURES: YOUR WEATHER FORECAST • Real-Time Pinpoint Forecasts: Get the most accurate current, hourly, and 10-day weather forecasts • Enhanced Interactive Map: Visualize weather conditions with 19 weather maps • Lifestyle Forecasts: Know how the weather will impact your trips, workouts, allergies, chronic pain and much more • Weather Widget: Customize your alerts and display them with weather widgets • Weather Alerts: get alerted to weather conditions and storms • Weather Videos: Watch short weather videos with severe weather updates, live forecasts, storm alerts, and safety tips to better understand what’s happening and what to expect next TRACK ANY CONDITION • Weather Radar: available across the US, Canada, Mexico, and Europe • PulseRad® Radar: radar for many international locations using patented Earth Networks Total Lightning Network® technology • Spark Lightning Alerts: get minute-by-minute, mile-by-mile lightning proximity alerts • Hurricane Center: hurricane forecasts and changing conditions stay informed • Fire Center: global fire data to know when you are at risk • Winter Weather: Plan with our 10-day snow depth forecast and stay safe in severe winter conditions with our real-time snowstorm alerts MORE THAN JUST RAIN • Pollen Count: Keep your allergies in check by knowing what the local pollen conditions are like • Live Traffic Cameras: View local traffic conditions to better plan your day • Real-Time Traffic Conditions: View local traffic conditions to better plan your day • Air Quality: Get an in-depth look at the air quality around you • Precise Weather Details: Wind speed, UV index, weather observations and more LARGEST WEATHER NETWORK • Forecasts for 2.6 million+ locations worldwide • Largest total lightning detection network FASTEST WEATHER ALERTS • Get notified of severe weather 50% faster with our Dangerous Thunderstorm Alerts • Receive all NWS and NOAA watches and warnings APPLE WATCH SUPPORT • Get vital weather information directly on your Apple Watch, including alerts, glances, and complications CONNECT WITH US • Like us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/WeatherBug • Follow us on Twitter - @WeatherBug • Check us out on Instagram - @weatherbug • Check out WeatherBug's YouTube weather channel broadcast here: https://www.youtube.com/user/WeatherBugVideo Download the weather forecast app used and loved by millions, awarded the "Best Weather App" in 2019 and 2016 by Mediapost Appy Awards. Also, voted the "Best Weather App for iPads" by AppPicker and "Best App for Moms" by Parent Magazine: WeatherBug! This app may include "Interest-Based Ads" (see https://www.weatherbug.com/legal/privacy#AC) for more information) and may collect or share "Precise Location Data" (see https://www.weatherbug.com/legal/privacy#PLD for more details).

About

WeatherGraph

Visualize weather forecasts from the National Weather Service in a clear graphical format. Track observations and forecasts for your chosen locations, with record highs and lows. Includes widgets for home and lock screens, and an Apple Watch app.

Highlights
  • Graphical weather forecasts
  • NWS data integration
  • 24-hour observations
  • 7-day forecasts
  • Record highs and lows
  • Home/Lock Screen widgets
  • Apple Watch app & complications
Features
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WeatherGraph is a simple but powerful weather app for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch which displays weather forecasts in the United States from the National Weather Service (NWS) in an easy to read graphical format. WeatherGraph uses the highest quality weather data available - the same forecast and observations used by academic researchers and meteorologists. WeatherGraph features 24 hours of observations and 7 days of forecasts for the locations you choose and has the ability to display record highs and lows for each weather station you follow. WeatherGraph also has Home Screen and Lock Screen Widgets showing a graph of upcoming weather conditions and an Apple Watch app with complications showing the highs and lows and rain probability for the next 2 days. Due to the fact that all data comes from NWS/NOAA, this app will only provide weather forecasts for the United States of America.

Screenshots

WeatherBug4 screens
WeatherGraph4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: WeatherBug at 4.8 against WeatherGraph's 4.3. WeatherBug also leads on ratings volume (2.2M vs 103) and chart position (#5 vs unranked). WeatherGraph's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (78% vs 61%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. WeatherBug sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and WeatherGraph sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WeatherBug holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WeatherBug has 2.2M ratings behind it against 103, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of WeatherBug's written reviews are positive against 78% of WeatherGraph's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WeatherBug ships an update every 2 weeks, WeatherGraph fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
WeatherBug versus WeatherGraph: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWeatherBugWeatherGraph
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.2M ratings) — better4.3 (103 ratings)
Positive reviews61.1% of reviews78.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.2M — better103
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#5 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size237 MB43 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperWeatherBugCatspaw Systems LLC

Customer experience

WeatherBug

All ratings2,182,741 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral2.1%
Negative0.8%
Written reviews3,012 reviews
Positive61.1%
Neutral9.7%
Negative29.3%

WeatherGraph

All ratings103 ratings
Positive80.6%
Neutral7.8%
Negative11.7%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive78.4%
Neutral2.7%
Negative18.9%

Bugs and requests

WeatherBug

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes on startup
  • Widget functionality issues
  • Incorrect location and weather data for some areas

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved radar and storm tracking coverage
  • Ability to disable unnecessary notifications
  • More accurate and up-to-date weather data
  • Metric unit support for international users

WeatherGraph

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

WeatherBug

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Ad Free Subscription$1.991 Month
  • Annual Ad Free Subscription7 Days trial$10.991 Year
  • Ad Free Subscription Holiday Promo$10.991 Year
1 purchases

WeatherGraph

One-time1
  • Upgrade WeatherGraph$3.99

Questions

Is WeatherBug free?
WeatherBug is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WeatherGraph free?
WeatherGraph is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WeatherBug or WeatherGraph?
WeatherBug is rated higher. WeatherBug averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.2M ratings, while WeatherGraph averages 4.3 from 103 ratings.
Do WeatherBug or WeatherGraph have ads?
WeatherBug shows ads; WeatherGraph does not.
Which is updated more often, WeatherBug or WeatherGraph?
WeatherBug ships an update every 2 weeks, and WeatherGraph fortnightly. Most recently, WeatherBug was updated on September 25, 2026 and WeatherGraph on September 21, 2026.

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