Comparison

WeatherLCD vs Risilio

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • U.S. current conditions and forecasts
  • Animated radar
  • Marine weather predictions
  • Air turbulence map
  • METARs & TAFs
  • Alerts and warnings
Currently charting
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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.

About

Risilio

This app provides real-time wildfire activity and forecasted impact for homeowners. It delivers personalized alerts and easy-to-understand insights on fire proximity and potential threats, empowering users with professional-level intelligence for property protection.

Highlights
  • Real-time wildfire data
  • Forecasted progression
  • Personalized threat alerts
  • Fire proximity insights
  • Interactive map view
Features
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Risilio: Active Wildfire Risk Intelligence Stay protected and informed with Risilio — the wildfire awareness and property-risk app designed specifically for homeowners. Risilio delivers real-time insights into wildfire activity and forecasted impact in your area, helping you take timely action to protect your home and family. Whether you’re traveling or at home, Risilio keeps you connected to the latest wildfire intelligence that matters most to you. Key Features: • Active wildfire data and forecasted progression near your property • Personalized alerts for evolving threats in your area • Easy-to-read insights on fire proximity, direction, and potential impact • Interactive map view for situational awareness and preparation Built by wildfire and insurance-risk experts, Risilio empowers homeowners with the same intelligence used by professionals — simplified for personal protection and peace of mind.

Screenshots

WeatherLCD4 screens
Risilio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Risilio at Free against WeatherLCD's $0.99. Risilio also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). WeatherLCD's advantage is chart position (#101 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Risilio is free to download; WeatherLCD costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Risilio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WeatherLCD ships an update every 5 months, Risilio every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
WeatherLCD versus Risilio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWeatherLCDRisilio
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (8 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#101 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB93 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerhomedatasheet.com, Inc.Overwatch

Customer experience

WeatherLCD

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews83 reviews
Positive81.9%
Neutral6.0%
Negative12.0%

Risilio

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Risilio

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

WeatherLCD

No in-app purchases

None

Risilio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WeatherLCD free?
WeatherLCD costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Risilio free?
Risilio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WeatherLCD or Risilio?
Risilio is rated higher. WeatherLCD averages 4.4 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Risilio averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do WeatherLCD or Risilio have ads?
Neither WeatherLCD nor Risilio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WeatherLCD or Risilio?
WeatherLCD ships an update every 5 months, and Risilio every 2 weeks. Most recently, WeatherLCD was updated on October 24, 2026 and Risilio on October 24, 2026.

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