WeatherLCD vs Rudecast
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WeatherLCD
Access comprehensive U.S. weather data, including current conditions, forecasts, radar, and specialized marine and aviation weather. Get detailed METARs, TAFs, and turbulence reports.
- U.S. current conditions and forecasts
- Animated radar
- Marine weather predictions
- Air turbulence map
- METARs & TAFs
- Alerts and warnings
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Why pay for multiple apps that provide U.S. current conditions, forecasts, and radar, plus marine weather, when you can get it all and much more with WeatherLCD! On land: - Current U.S. weather conditions - Wind Chill/Heat Index - Dewpoint - 3-hour pressure trend - Decoded METARs & TAF data (where available) - Forecasts (including hourly forecasts and snow accumulation forecasts) - In-depth technical discussions - Alerts (including high surf & rip current) - Animated radar (short-range and Regional GOES-16/17) - City/Zip Code search - Map-based Search - Network/GPS location - Metric conversion (except alerts, snow accumulation, and discussion) Alaska weather note: Some Alaska weather data is experimental and may not be available in all areas at all times. On the water: - Buoy observations - Detailed wind, wave, and other marine condition predictions for the U.S. Pacific Atlantic, and Gulf Coasts, plus Alaskan waters and U.S. portions of the Great Lakes, Puerto Rico/U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam/N. Mariana Islands. - Area forecasts farther off shore - Hazardous marine condition bulletins/warnings - Swell height/period for Pacific locations - Text forecasts for Lake Champlain & Lake Tahoe - Metric conversion (except alerts) In the air: - Interactive global air turbulence map primarily based on pilot reports (PIREPS) - Color-coded pins make it easy to grasp turbulence severity - Touch any pin to get details such as reported turbulence altitude range, frequency, and type (chop, clear air turbulence, low-level wind shear, or mountain wave) if reported - Determines aircraft type or airline associated with report, and links to Wikipedia articles. (Note to non-US customers: the vast majority of turbulence reports displayed by WeatherLCD are from the US (incl. AK & air routes to HI) and Canada. A few times a day there are reports from the North Atlantic, Western Pacific, and Caribbean. It is very rare to see data points in other than the aforementioned locations.) All weather data presented by WeatherLCD and all graphics (with the exception of those in the bottom tab bar, the sky and water view backgrounds, and the maps) are from the National Weather Service and not subject to copyright protection. homedatasheet.com, Inc. is not affiliated with the National Weather Service. Disclaimer: WeatherLCD should never be your sole source of information for making personal safety or financial decisions. Aviation data presented by WeatherLCD is for information only and not to be used for flight safety or route planning purposes.
Rudecast
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Rudecast: The Weather App That Roasts You Back Tired of boring weather apps giving you dry forecasts with zero personality? Rudecast delivers the weather with savage snark, brutal honesty, and zero sugarcoating because let’s be real, you don’t need another polite app telling you it’s “partly cloudy.” What You Get (Besides Insults): Hilariously Rude Forecasts – Get the weather, but with attitude. If it's raining, expect passive-aggressive mockery about your wet socks. If it’s hot, we’ll remind you that you made terrible life choices living where you do. Snarky Hourly & Daily Reports – Because checking the weather should be entertaining, not a chore. Customizable Rudeness Levels – Feeling sensitive? Keep it Mild. Want full-on verbal abuse? Crank it up to Assault Mode. Brutally Honest Temperature Descriptions – Not just “85°F and sunny”, but “85°F? Hope you like sweating through your shirt.” Wind, Rain, and Humidity Roasts – Find out exactly how much the weather is about to ruin your day with commentary that pulls no punches. Nerd Mode – For those who “need more details,” we’ll give you extra weather stats with an extra side of sarcasm. Why Rudecast? Because you don’t need another dull forecast. You need the weather served with personality, sarcasm, and just enough profanity to keep things interesting. Whether it’s roasting you for not bringing an umbrella or mocking your choice of clothing, Rudecast keeps things brutally honest so you can laugh while you suffer. Disclaimer: This app cannot control the weather (we asked). If you cry easily, maybe don’t use Assault Mode. Your umbrella is probably still in the car. Checking five other weather apps won’t make it any less rainy. So, if you’re ready to get insulted by your weather app, download Rudecast now. You deserve it.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Rudecast at Free against WeatherLCD's $0.99. Rudecast also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 5 months). WeatherLCD's advantage is chart position (#119 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Rudecast is free to download; WeatherLCD costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
WeatherLCD ships an update every 5 months, Rudecast daily. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WeatherLCD | Rudecast |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.4 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 81.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #119 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | homedatasheet.com, Inc. | Cody Porche |
Bugs and requests
WeatherLCD
Reported bugs
8 issues- App hasn't worked, can't find data for location
- Crashes and freezes
- Can't get map on road view after update
- Will not let me set my own zip code, only tracks airport
- Tried to enter city for 20 minutes, only got airport in NY
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- Crashes right from the start
- Crashes on Edge network
- Searching usually brings back a completely unrelated city
Requested features
10 requests- Animate future lightning probabilities
- Include icing reports
- Add real-time lightning detection system
- Show lightning strikes
- More detailed radar with strobe
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- Scroll through saved locations with a swipe
- Dark mode option
- County/parish state lines for location context
- Summary screen for all saved locations
- Storm tracking feature
Rudecast
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
WeatherLCD
No in-app purchases
Rudecast
No in-app purchases








