# NOAA Weather Radio vs Tulsa Command

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 (#52 vs unranked). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | NOAA Weather Radio | Tulsa Command |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.3 (9.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noaa-weather-radio/id410148139/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tulsa-command/id6787614024/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.7K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 73.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#52** | — |
| Size | 23 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christopher Coudriet](https://appshunter.io/developer/316500319) | [Travis Hunter](https://appshunter.io/developer/6787614026) |

## What reviewers say

### NOAA Weather Radio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noaa-weather-radio/id410148139)

**Currently charting:** #52 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tropical Cyclone Map Overlay | $2.99 | one-time |
| Weather Radio Premium Upgrade | $6.99 | one-time |
| NOAA Synthesized Stations | $9.99 | one-time |
| Enhanced Hi-Def Radar+ | $9.99 | one-time |
| Weather Radio Premium Upgrade | $12.99 | one-time |
| Weather Radio Premium | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient weather radio on phone
- 🔒 Trustworthy NOAA data source
- 👍 Customizable alerts and notifications
- 👍 Detailed weather information
- 👍 Helpful for travel and outdoor activities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable radio station connections
- 🐛 Offline stations not working
- 🐛 Alerts and notifications not working for some users
- 🐛 Radar and weather data not always up-to-date
- 🔋 Concerns about battery drain

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to connect to local weather radio stations
- Radar and weather data not loading properly
- Inconsistent performance across different locations

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tulsa-command/id6787614024)

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.

**Highlights:** Localized weather forecasts, Multi-source data synthesis, Storm Pro Tools, Lake Weekend Planner, Weather-aware local events, Command Glance widget

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NOAA Weather Radio free?

NOAA Weather Radio costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Tulsa Command free?

Tulsa Command is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, NOAA Weather Radio or Tulsa Command?

Tulsa Command is rated higher. NOAA Weather Radio averages 4.3 out of 5 from 9.7K ratings, while Tulsa Command averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do NOAA Weather Radio or Tulsa Command have ads?

Neither NOAA Weather Radio nor Tulsa Command shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NOAA Weather Radio or Tulsa Command?

NOAA Weather Radio ships an update every 4 weeks, and Tulsa Command every 5 days. Most recently, NOAA Weather Radio was updated on November 12, 2026 and Tulsa Command on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*