Comparison

Weather Office+ vs Radar Mobile

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

Head to head
About

Weather Office+

Get precise local weather data and forecasts for Canada and the USA. Features include uncluttered hourly forecast graphs, radar imagery, and important watches, warnings, and alerts. Designed for a stable, fast, and reliable single-screen experience.

Highlights
  • Uncluttered single-screen layout
  • Hourly forecast graphs
  • Radar imagery
  • Watches, warnings, and alerts
  • Environment Canada and NOAA/NWS data
Features
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Weather Office+ provides accurate local weather data and forecasts for Canada and the USA. Features: - A clean layout that gives you the information you need, with no clutter. - Current Location site that updates as you move. - Short-term hourly forecast graph (Temperature, Wind Speed, Precipitation Amount, and Probability of Precipitation). - Radar (DPQPE/N1P). - Watches, warnings, and alerts, with local notifications. - Forecast Widget with small, medium, and large layouts for current conditions, hourly timeline, and multi-day forecast. - Weather Office+ is designed to be easy to use, with stable, fast, and reliable performance. Weather data and forecasts are based on Environment Canada and/or NOAA/NWS sources. * Radar and hourly graphs are not available in all locations. ** Notifications require Background App Refresh and are best effort.

About

Radar Mobile

Visualize U.S. weather radar with high-resolution maps and advanced features. Analyze reflectivity and wind data simultaneously, view topography, and track storm movements with detailed overlays. Supports dual-polarization radar products for advanced weather analysis.

Highlights
  • High-resolution U.S. weather radar mapping
  • Dual-panel display for simultaneous data analysis
  • Reflectivity smoothing and mosaic
  • Topography and population density overlays
  • Dual-polarization radar product support
  • GPS enabled location relative to storms
Features
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Explore weather in detail with Radar Mobile. Compare radar products side by side, follow storms through animated loops, and see the bigger picture with a national radar mosaic. Built for weather enthusiasts, storm spotters, and meteorologists, Radar Mobile brings NEXRAD Level 3 radar to iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. Your purchase includes core NEXRAD radar features without a separate data subscription. Optional AllisonHouse overlays require a separate paid subscription and are not included in the app purchase. Spotter Network features require a Spotter Network account. SEE TWO PRODUCTS AT ONCE Compare reflectivity and velocity in the dual-panel display, or pair other radar products to examine a storm from different perspectives. On iPhone and iPad, use a two-finger swipe to switch between dual-panel and single-panel views. LOOK BEYOND REFLECTIVITY Explore radar products including: • Base reflectivity and velocity at multiple elevation angles • Storm-relative velocity with user-selectable storm motion • Differential reflectivity, correlation coefficient, and specific differential phase • Hydrometeor classification • Echo tops and vertically integrated liquid • Storm total rainfall accumulation Use the national reflectivity mosaic to find areas of precipitation, then select an individual radar for a closer look. Product availability depends on the radar site and data source. FOLLOW CHANGING CONDITIONS Animate radar scans to watch precipitation develop and move. Display National Weather Service tornado, severe thunderstorm, and flash flood warnings alongside radar. On iPhone and iPad, tap a warning to read its details and use location services to show your position on the map. MAKE THE DISPLAY YOUR OWN • Customize radar color maps • Smooth reflectivity for a softer display • Hide or gray out reflectivity below a selected threshold • Add geographic context with map overlays • Pan and pinch to zoom on iPhone and iPad OPTIONAL CONNECTED SERVICES With a separate compatible Weather Pulse subscription, add lightning, radar storm tracks, tropical cyclone data, watch boxes, and mesoscale discussions. These services require your own Weather Pulse credentials; their subscription cost is additional to the app purchase. Connect a Spotter Network account to display spotter positions and reports. Radar Mobile displays NEXRAD Level 3 products. It does not include a Level II radar viewer. An internet connection is required to download weather data. Location access is optional. Controls and available features vary by platform.

Screenshots

Weather Office+4 screens
Radar Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Weather Office+ at 88% against Radar Mobile's 61%. Weather Office+ also leads on price ($6.99 vs $12.99) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and chart position 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

Weather Office+ costs $6.99 and Radar Mobile $12.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Weather Office+ ships an update every 3 weeks, Radar Mobile every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Weather Office+ versus Radar Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWeather Office+Radar Mobile
Price$6.99 — better$12.99
Rating4.7 (41 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.8% of reviews — better60.5% of reviews
Number of ratings41 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank#171#150 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperX2 StudiosWeatherWary LLC

Customer experience

Weather Office+

All ratings41 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral4.9%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews90 reviews
Positive87.8%
Neutral4.4%
Negative7.8%

Radar Mobile

Written reviews38 reviews
Positive60.5%
Neutral13.2%
Negative26.3%

Bugs and requests

Weather Office+

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • No weather forecast available for any area
  • Paid version graph POP bars not working
  • Time scale off by an hour during Daylight Saving Time
  • App crashes on iPad3 under iOS 8.1.2
  • App does not start (V3.0.0)
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  • Temperature only refreshes once an hour
  • Small fonts and frequent 'Data not observed' messages
  • App does not use location services

Requested features

14 requests
  • Ability to pause radar
  • Notifications for weather alerts
  • Apple Watch support
  • Widget availability
  • Sunset and sunrise data
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  • Radar at province level
  • Push notifications for weather alerts
  • 10-day forecast
  • More town selection for Nova Scotia
  • Help file/documentation
  • Improved map functionality
  • Location services integration
  • Horizontal gesture for city switching
  • Human time format (12-hour clock)

Radar Mobile

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Weather Office+

No in-app purchases

None

Radar Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Weather Office+ free?
Weather Office+ costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Radar Mobile free?
Radar Mobile costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Weather Office+ or Radar Mobile have ads?
Neither Weather Office+ nor Radar Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Weather Office+ or Radar Mobile?
Weather Office+ ships an update every 3 weeks, and Radar Mobile every 4 weeks. Most recently, Weather Office+ was updated on October 27, 2026 and Radar Mobile on October 26, 2026.
Which is more popular, Weather Office+ or Radar Mobile?
Weather Office+ currently peaks at #171 in the App Store charts, and Radar Mobile at #150. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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