# RadarScope vs Mesonet

The clearest difference is price: Mesonet at Free against RadarScope's $9.99. Mesonet also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (79% vs 51%). RadarScope's advantage is ratings volume (2.8K vs 95) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On rating, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Mesonet is free to download; RadarScope costs $9.99 up front. RadarScope sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Mesonet asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for RadarScope against 4.2 for Mesonet. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RadarScope has 2.8K ratings behind it against 95, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 51% of RadarScope's written reviews are positive against 79% of Mesonet's.

RadarScope ships an update monthly, Mesonet every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RadarScope | Mesonet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radarscope/id288419283/reviews) | [4.2 (95 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mesonet/id496016437/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 95 |
| Positive reviews | 51.4% of reviews | **78.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | — |
| Size | 310 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Base Velocity, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/288419286) | [Oklahoma Mesonet](https://appshunter.io/developer/496016440) |

## What reviewers say

### RadarScope

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radarscope/id288419283)

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Paid · Weather, #12 Top Grossing · Weather, #42 Top Paid (US App Store)

Visualize professional-grade weather radar data with advanced tools for meteorologists, storm spotters, and enthusiasts. Access real-time radar information, severe weather alerts, and historical data with optional subscription tiers for enhanced capabilities.

**Highlights:** Single-site radar data visualization, Severe weather alerts and warnings, NWS-generated storm tracks, Historical radar data archive, GOES satellite products, Multi-Radar Multi-Sensor products

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Tier 1 | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro Tier 2 | $14.99 | per month |
| Pro Tier 2 | $99.99 | per year |
| RadarScope Pro Subscription | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent radar app
- 🔍 Detailed radar data and features
- ⚡ Lightning detection
- 📍 Accurate location tracking
- 🌪️ Helpful for storm tracking and chasing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive with additional subscription fees
- 🗺️ Limited map details without subscription
- 🕰️ Radar data can be delayed
- 🇨🇦 Limited support for Canadian users
- 🤔 Steep learning curve for novice users

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issues and failed purchases
- Inconsistent radar updates and connectivity problems
- Apple Watch app limitations and bugs

**Requested features**

- Winter weather advisories and precipitation coloring
- Ability to view multiple radars simultaneously
- More detailed road maps
- Archived radar data access
- Customizable alert colors and notifications


### Mesonet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mesonet/id496016437)

Access real-time weather data and forecasts for Oklahoma. View detailed observations from over 120 stations, including temperature, rainfall, and wind. Stay informed with severe weather advisories and animated radar maps.

**Highlights:** Real-time weather observations from 120 stations, Home screen widgets for favorite stations, 5-day National Weather Service forecasts, Location-based closest station finder, Maps of various weather conditions, Severe weather and advisories, Animated NEXRAD radar data

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate weather data
- 👍 Comprehensive weather information
- 👍 Useful for various users (farmers, gardeners, enthusiasts)
- 👍 Unique data like soil conditions, animal comfort
- 👍 "The Ticker" is informative and entertaining

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Radar quality issues (blocky, static)
- 🐛 Location accuracy problems (defaults to Norman)
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Widgets default to Norman
- 🐛 Radar functionality changes not always preferred

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on opening
- App crashes when accessing Maps page
- App launches and then dies
- App barely opens and immediately crashes
- Maps page crashes app

**Requested features**

- More widgets
- Apple Watch app
- iOS 14 Home Screen widget
- More locations
- Radar zoom


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RadarScope free?

RadarScope costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Mesonet free?

Mesonet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, RadarScope or Mesonet?

RadarScope and Mesonet are both rated 4.2 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2.8K and 95 ratings respectively.

### Do RadarScope or Mesonet have ads?

Neither RadarScope nor Mesonet shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RadarScope or Mesonet?

RadarScope ships an update monthly, and Mesonet every 3 months. Most recently, RadarScope was updated on October 17, 2026 and Mesonet on October 16, 2026.

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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.*