NOAA Weather Radio vs Tulsa Command
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NOAA Weather Radio
Listen to live NOAA weather radio broadcasts with rewind and replay features. Receive critical weather alerts even when the app is closed. Access detailed forecasts, animated radar, and marine information.
- Live NOAA broadcasts with rewind/replay
- Push weather alerts for warnings and advisories
- Animated zoomable radar with warning overlays
- Current conditions and 4-day forecast
- Marine forecasts
- Background audio playback
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Listen to Live NOAA Broadcasts with Rewind & Replay. Listen to available NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards broadcasts and review recent audio with Rewind & Replay. Station availability and audio quality depend on the stream provider and your internet connection. Stay Safe. Stay Informed. Stay Ahead. Receive supported weather alerts when notifications are enabled, including when the app is closed and your screen is locked. Delivery and timing depend on your notification settings, connectivity, Apple services, and upstream weather data. The app should not be your only source of emergency information. KEY FEATURES Live Rewind & Replay — Review recent audio when supported by the selected station and playback engine Free Push Weather Alerts — Notifications for supported warnings, watches, and advisories in your selected areas NOAA Broadcasts — Browse available NOAA Weather Radio streams Animated Zoomable Radar — 5x zoom with active warning overlays and lightning detection Current Conditions + 4-Day Forecast — By GPS, Wi-Fi, or your selected broadcast station All 172 NWS Forecast Offices — Full statewide watches, warnings, advisories & SPC severe alerts Marine Forecasts — Full coastal and inland waterway coverage Complete NWS Data — Hourly & daily forecasts, Celsius/Fahrenheit toggle, beautiful Retina graphics WHY NOAA WEATHER RADIO? * Simple one-tap alert setup for one or multiple locations * Background audio — keep listening while using other apps * Responsive, real-human customer support * Featured by Lifehacker.com * A fraction of the cost of a dedicated weather radio device Notification sounds depend on your device settings. Eligible critical alerts can bypass silent mode and Focus only when you grant Critical Alerts permission; ordinary alerts follow your notification settings. Optional in-app purchases unlock Synthesized Stations, enhanced radar features, and tropical-cyclone overlays. See the in-app Store for feature details and current prices. NOAA Weather Radio is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by NOAA or the National Weather Service.
Tulsa Command
This app provides localized weather information and actionable advice for Tulsa and NE Oklahoma. It synthesizes data from multiple sources to offer clear forecasts, storm preparedness tools, and lake condition updates. It also includes local event information with weather considerations.
- Localized weather forecasts
- Multi-source data synthesis
- Storm Pro Tools
- Lake Weekend Planner
- Weather-aware local events
- Command Glance widget
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Tulsa Command is a local command center, not a weather widget. Most weather apps tell you the temperature. Tulsa Command tells you what to do about it — built specifically for Tulsa and NE Oklahoma, not a generic national feed with your city typed in. Weather that means something Multi-source forecasting from NWS, Open-Meteo, live radar, and more — synthesized into one straight answer. NWS alerts are the only source we ever call "severe." No fear-mongering, no fake certainty, just what's actually happening and what it means for your day. Storm Pro Tools Live radar, SPC severe weather outlooks, and NWS alert detail — built for storm season, not just daily forecasts. When conditions turn, Tulsa Command gives you the same tools a weather-aware Oklahoman actually wants at hand. Lake Weekend Planner Five lakes — Keystone, Tenkiller, Skiatook, Hudson, and Grand Lake — each with real local knowledge you won't find anywhere else: wind patterns, pool elevation, and notes from people who actually know these lakes. Local events, weather-aware Curated picks for what's happening around Tulsa, with a weather read on every outdoor event — so you know if the patio show is a green light or if you need a rain backup. Command Glance widget Add it to your home screen for a one-glance read: current temp, today's call, and an alert flag if something's active — before you even open the app. Built in Tulsa, for Tulsa.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Tulsa Command at Free against NOAA Weather Radio's $4.99. Tulsa Command also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 6). NOAA Weather Radio's advantage is ratings volume (9.7K vs 3) and chart position (#43 vs unranked). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Tulsa Command is free to download; NOAA Weather Radio costs $4.99 up front. NOAA Weather Radio sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Tulsa Command asks for nothing beyond the download.
Tulsa Command holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NOAA Weather Radio has 9.7K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of NOAA Weather Radio's written reviews are positive against 100% of Tulsa Command's.
NOAA Weather Radio ships an update every 4 weeks, Tulsa Command every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NOAA Weather Radio | Tulsa Command |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.3 (9.7K ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 73.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 9.7K — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #43 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Christopher Coudriet | Travis Hunter |
Customer experience
NOAA Weather Radio
Tulsa Command
Bugs and requests
NOAA Weather Radio
Reported bugs
3 issues- Inability to connect to local weather radio stations
- Radar and weather data not loading properly
- Inconsistent performance across different locations
Requested features
4 requests- More Canadian weather radio stations
- Ability to customize alert types
- Improved radar and weather data coverage
- Better integration with phone's Do Not Disturb mode
Tulsa Command
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
NOAA Weather Radio
- Tropical Cyclone Map Overlay$2.99
- Weather Radio Premium Upgrade$6.99
- NOAA Synthesized Stations$9.99
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- Enhanced Hi-Def Radar+$9.99
- Weather Radio Premium Upgrade$12.99
- Weather Radio Premium$17.99
Tulsa Command
No in-app purchases
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