# WECT 6 First Alert Weather vs ShootCast

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ShootCast at 100% against WECT 6 First Alert Weather's 30%. ShootCast also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.3) and ads (none vs shown). WECT 6 First Alert Weather's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (136 vs 3). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ShootCast sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per month. WECT 6 First Alert Weather asks for nothing beyond the download.

ShootCast holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WECT 6 First Alert Weather has 136 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of WECT 6 First Alert Weather's written reviews are positive against 100% of ShootCast's.

WECT 6 First Alert Weather ships an update every 2 months, ShootCast fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WECT 6 First Alert Weather | ShootCast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (136 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wect-6-first-alert-weather/id413536573/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shootcast/id6779505952/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **136** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 29.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Size | 265 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gray Television Group, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/416888140) | [Joey Wright Photo LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779505954) |

## What reviewers say

### WECT 6 First Alert Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wect-6-first-alert-weather/id413536573)

Get hyper-local weather updates with high-resolution radar and future radar to track severe weather. Receive customized forecasts for your favorite locations and stay informed with National Weather Service alerts.

**Highlights:** 250 meter radar, Future radar tracking, High resolution satellite imagery, Current weather updates, Daily and hourly forecasts, Favorite location saving, Severe weather alerts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good radar feature
- 👍 Good rain notifications
- 👍 Accurate forecast (historically)
- 👍 Updated app provides needed info
- 👍 Good for local weather

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Radar freezes often
- 🐛 Radar doesn't show projections
- 🐛 Radar is inaccurate
- 🐛 App crashes/freezes on launch
- 🐛 Ads are excessive/long

**Reported bugs**

- Radar freezes
- App won't load/open
- App crashes on launch
- Forecasts not updating
- Location delete function not working

**Requested features**

- Add lightning map
- Add dewpoint
- Add crowd reports
- Allow landscape viewing
- Add current location button to radar


### ShootCast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shootcast/id6779505952)

This app helps content creators plan shoots by providing personalized weather and light scores. It offers hourly forecasts, radar, and augmented reality sun path previews to optimize decision-making for photography and videography.

**Highlights:** Personalized ShootCast scores, Hourly weather and light windows, Augmented reality sun path preview, 7-day and 30-day planning views, Calendar sync, Pre-shoot forecast notifications, Seasonal planner for destination research

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ShootCast Pro Monthly | $7.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WECT 6 First Alert Weather free?

WECT 6 First Alert Weather is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ShootCast free?

ShootCast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, WECT 6 First Alert Weather or ShootCast?

ShootCast is rated higher. WECT 6 First Alert Weather averages 3.3 out of 5 from 136 ratings, while ShootCast averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do WECT 6 First Alert Weather or ShootCast have ads?

WECT 6 First Alert Weather shows ads; ShootCast does not.

### Which is updated more often, WECT 6 First Alert Weather or ShootCast?

WECT 6 First Alert Weather ships an update every 2 months, and ShootCast fortnightly. Most recently, WECT 6 First Alert Weather was updated on November 1, 2026 and ShootCast on October 31, 2026.

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