Comparison

WeatherLCD vs Coldr

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

Coldr

Features
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Coldr tells you what matters at a glance: will today, tomorrow, or the next week feel warmer, colder, or about the same? Instead of making you decode charts and pressure readings, Coldr focuses on practical decisions: what to wear, whether rain is likely, and how the next few days compare. Features: - Today, Tomorrow, and 7-day views - Clear warmer, colder, or same comparisons - Hourly temperature and conditions - Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets with Coldr+ - Morning and evening weather notifications with Coldr+ - Custom app icons with Coldr+ Terms of Use (EULA): https://trycoldr.com/#/terms Privacy Policy: https://trycoldr.com/#/privacy

Screenshots

WeatherLCD4 screens
Coldr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Coldr at Free against WeatherLCD's $0.99. Coldr also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 5 months). WeatherLCD's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On ads, chart position 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

Coldr is free to download; WeatherLCD costs $0.99 up front. Coldr sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year. WeatherLCD asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WeatherLCD ships an update every 5 months, Coldr daily. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
WeatherLCD versus Coldr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWeatherLCDColdr
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#106 — better#192
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerhomedatasheet.com, Inc.Maciej Zak

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

Coldr

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

WeatherLCD

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Coldr

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly Premium7 Days trial$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$19.99

Questions

Is WeatherLCD free?
WeatherLCD costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Coldr free?
Coldr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do WeatherLCD or Coldr have ads?
Neither WeatherLCD nor Coldr shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WeatherLCD or Coldr?
WeatherLCD ships an update every 5 months, and Coldr daily. Most recently, WeatherLCD was updated on October 31, 2026 and Coldr on October 31, 2026.
Which is more popular, WeatherLCD or Coldr?
WeatherLCD currently peaks at #106 in the App Store charts, and Coldr at #192. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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