Comparison

WeatherBug vs WTOL 11 Weather

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

WTOL 11 Weather

Get hyper-local weather information with high-resolution radar and future tracking. Receive hourly and daily forecasts, plus severe weather alerts for your saved locations or current position. Stay informed and safe with customizable push notifications.

Highlights
  • 250 meter radar
  • Future radar tracking
  • High resolution satellite imagery
  • Current weather updates
  • Daily and hourly forecasts
  • Save favorite locations
  • Severe weather alerts
Features
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The WTOL 11 Mobile Weather App includes: * Access to station content specifically for our mobile users * 250 meter radar, the highest resolution available * Future radar to see where severe weather is headed * High resolution satellite cloud imagery * Current weather updated multiple times per hour * Daily and Hourly forecasts updated hourly from our computer models * Ability to add and save your favorite locations * A fully integrated GPS for current location awareness * Severe weather alerts from the National Weather Service * Opt-in push alerts to keep you safe in severe weather

Screenshots

WeatherBug4 screens
WTOL 11 Weather3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WTOL 11 Weather at none against WeatherBug's 3. WeatherBug's advantage is ratings volume (2.2M vs 13K) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. WTOL 11 Weather asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for WeatherBug against 4.7 for WTOL 11 Weather. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WeatherBug has 2.2M ratings behind it against 13K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of WeatherBug's written reviews are positive against 55% of WTOL 11 Weather's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WeatherBug ships an update every 2 weeks, WTOL 11 Weather every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
WeatherBug versus WTOL 11 Weather: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWeatherBugWTOL 11 Weather
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.2M ratings) — better4.7 (13K ratings)
Positive reviews61.1% of reviews — better55.4% of reviews
Number of ratings2.2M — better13K
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#5 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size237 MB254 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperWeatherBugTegna Inc.

Customer experience

WeatherBug

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

WTOL 11 Weather

All ratings13,260 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral3.7%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews101 reviews
Positive55.4%
Neutral11.9%
Negative32.7%

User reviews

WeatherBug

From 2.2M App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Accurate weather forecasts
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • ⚡️ Reliable lightning and storm tracking
  • 📍 Customizable location settings
  • 🌤️ Detailed weather information (humidity, UV, air quality)

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent data updates
  • 🔋 Battery drain issues
  • 🤔 Contradictory weather information between hourly and daily forecasts
  • 🗺️ Inaccurate radar and location mapping in some areas
  • 💤 Slow app loading times

WTOL 11 Weather

From 13K App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐ Great local app
  • 🌟 Reliable and accurate weather forecasts
  • 📺 Helpful weather videos and information
  • 🌤️ Convenient for planning daily activities

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Radar and traffic conditions not always working
  • 📢 Too many notifications and ads
  • 🕰️ Slow app performance and loading times
  • 🔀 Inconsistencies between app and TV forecasts

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

WTOL 11 Weather

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App frequently crashes or freezes
  • Incorrect weather information displayed
  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Include wind direction and velocity in forecasts
  • Add closings and delays information
  • Provide more customization options for notifications
  • Improve radar and traffic condition reliability

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
None

WTOL 11 Weather

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WeatherBug free?
WeatherBug is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WTOL 11 Weather free?
WTOL 11 Weather is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WeatherBug or WTOL 11 Weather?
WeatherBug is rated higher. WeatherBug averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.2M ratings, while WTOL 11 Weather averages 4.7 from 13K ratings.
Do WeatherBug or WTOL 11 Weather have ads?
Both WeatherBug and WTOL 11 Weather show ads.
Which is updated more often, WeatherBug or WTOL 11 Weather?
WeatherBug ships an update every 2 weeks, and WTOL 11 Weather every 2 months. Most recently, WeatherBug was updated on September 24, 2026 and WTOL 11 Weather on September 24, 2026.

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