WeatherBug vs Live Weather Forecast & Radar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Real-Time Pinpoint Forecasts
- Enhanced Interactive Map
- Severe Weather Alerts
- Lightning Proximity Alerts
- Pollen Count
- Air Quality Information
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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).
Live Weather Forecast & Radar
Get real-time weather updates, detailed forecasts, and interactive radar maps. Receive instant severe weather alerts for your saved locations and plan your days with confidence. Access essential weather data and customize your home screen with widgets.
- Real-time current conditions
- Hour-by-hour and 16-day forecasts
- Interactive radar and satellite maps
- Instant severe weather alerts
- Home screen widgets
- Detailed weather insights
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WHAT’S COMING WITH POWERFUL RADAR, INSTANT ALERTS, AND ACCURATE FORECASTS — PLAN EVERY DAY WITH CONFIDENCE. Experience weather like never before with dynamic live backgrounds, real-time radar maps, and instant severe weather alerts — all in one easy-to-use app. REAL-TIME WEATHER THAT KEEPS YOU AHEAD - Current conditions wherever you are — temperature, “Feels Like,” wind, humidity, pressure, visibility, UV index, dew point, and more. - Hour-by-hour forecast with detailed weather metrics. - 16-day extended forecast to help you plan ahead with confidence. INTERACTIVE RADAR & SATELLITE MAPS - High-resolution radar overlays: see rain, snow, and mixed precipitation in motion. - 24-hour precipitation forecast with color-coded intensity. - Satellite imagery showing cloud cover and storm movement. - Switch between standard, hybrid, or satellite map styles. - Search any location and bookmark favorites for instant updates. INSTANT SEVERE WEATHER ALERTS - Get notified about critical weather events in real time — hurricanes, tornadoes, freeze warnings, and more. - Alerts are tied to your saved locations so you never miss an important update. - Tap on map-based alert zones for full NWS warning details (U.S. only). WIDGETS & HOME SCREEN ACCESS - At-a-glance weather widgets with real-time updates. - One-tap access to radar, forecasts, and alerts directly from your home screen. IN-DEPTH WEATHER INSIGHTS - Today’s min/max temperature, humidity, dew point, and UV index. - Wind speed & direction, atmospheric pressure (inHg, hPa, kPa, mbar). - Sun & Moon details: sunrise/sunset, moonrise/moonset. - Supports both °F/°C and miles/km, 12/24-hour time formats. Go Premium for Full Access Upgrade to Premium and unlock the full power of weather tracking: - Real-time alerts for all bookmarked locations - Hurricane tracker & lightning detection - Hourly & 14-day forecasts - Advanced rain & snow forecasts - Animated wind & temperature maps - Air quality index & wildfire monitoring - RainScope and more — all without ads Subscription Info Payment will be charged to your App Store account at confirmation. Your subscription auto-renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage your subscription or turn off auto-renew in your Account Settings. Free trial (if offered) ends upon purchase of a Premium plan. Questions? Our support team is happy to help: qrdev@apexmobi.net Terms & Conditions: https://happyweather.app/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://happyweather.app/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: WeatherBug at 2.2M against Live Weather Forecast & Radar's 296. WeatherBug also leads on review sentiment (61% vs 38%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Live Weather Forecast & Radar's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. WeatherBug sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Live Weather Forecast & Radar sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
WeatherBug holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WeatherBug has 2.2M ratings behind it against 296, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of WeatherBug's written reviews are positive against 38% of Live Weather Forecast & Radar's.
WeatherBug ships an update every 2 weeks, Live Weather Forecast & Radar every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WeatherBug | Live Weather Forecast & Radar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (2.2M ratings) — better | 4.6 (296 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 61.1% of reviews — better | 38.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.2M — better | 296 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #5 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 237 MB | 85 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | WeatherBug | APEXMOBI PTE. LTD. |
Customer experience
WeatherBug
Live Weather Forecast & Radar
User reviews
WeatherBug
From 2.2M App Store ratingsWhat 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
Live Weather Forecast & Radar
From 296 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Concise and not messy content
- 📍 Precise positioning
- 📱 Useful widgets for easy weather viewing
- 🔒 Lock screen weather display
- ✨ Cute and fun animations
Room to improve
- 💥 App crashes when clicking settings
- 💥 App closes when clicking anything
- 💥 App closes automatically on button click
- 💸 Inundated with ads
- 🚫 Constant ads make app unusable
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
Live Weather Forecast & Radar
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes when trying to access settings
- App closes immediately upon any interaction
- Excessive ads render the app unusable
Requested features
1 request- Air quality conditions and alerts
In-app purchases
WeatherBug
- Monthly Ad Free Subscription$1.991 Month
- Annual Ad Free Subscription7 Days trial$10.991 Year
- Ad Free Subscription Holiday Promo$10.991 Year
Live Weather Forecast & Radar
- Week subscription users$2.997 Days
- Premium Features(Weekly)3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Live Weather PRO Features7 Days trial$7.997 Days
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- Live Weather PRO Features7 Days trial$9.997 Days
- Live Weather PRO Features$19.991 Year
- Annual subscription users$39.991 Year
- Premium Features(Yearly)7 Days trial$39.991 Year
Questions
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