# Radar Pro vs The Weather Network

Radar Pro and The Weather Network both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 63% of Radar Pro's written reviews are positive against 27% of The Weather Network's. Radar Pro also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). The Weather Network's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (12K vs 197). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Weather Network sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Radar Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Radar Pro against 4.7 for The Weather Network. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Weather Network has 12K ratings behind it against 197, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Radar Pro's written reviews are positive against 27% of The Weather Network's.

Radar Pro ships an update every 3 months, The Weather Network fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Radar Pro | The Weather Network |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (197 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radar-pro/id419048258/reviews) | **[4.7 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-weather-network/id473299958/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 197 | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | **62.5% of reviews** | 26.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#195** |
| Size | 37 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bryan Neel](https://appshunter.io/developer/391343046) | [Pelmorex Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/294356877) |

## What reviewers say

### Radar Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radar-pro/id419048258)

View up-to-date weather radar data directly from the National Weather Service. This app provides the most accurate view of precipitation available, with animation features to track storm motion and your location relative to severe weather.

**Highlights:** NEXRAD Level 3 display, Storm animation, Configurable data updates, Favorite radar list, Radar site status, US/Puerto Rico coverage, Map navigation (zoom, pan)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and clean design
- 🚀 Fast updates
- 👍 Good for severe storm tracking
- 👍 Informative raw data
- 👍 Reliable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Broken, choppy loop
- 🐛 Rough presentation of data
- 🐛 Images are grossly pixilated
- 🐛 Poor resolution
- 🐛 App not worth it

**Reported bugs**

- Broken, choppy loop
- Dallas has disappeared (data shows incorrect times)
- App won't open
- Radar in motion quit working properly
- Screen locks up or blinks

**Requested features**

- CarPlay support
- More Doplar radar options (e.g., velocity maps)
- Show storm watch areas
- Add landscape option
- Add street names to maps


### The Weather Network

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-weather-network/id473299958)

**Currently charting:** #195 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Plan your days with confidence using this app, offering accurate local and travel weather forecasts. Get real-time radar, severe weather alerts, and detailed reports on air quality and UV index to stay safe and prepared.

**Highlights:** Accurate local forecasts (hourly, 7-day, 14-day), Live radar and satellite maps, Severe weather alerts and government warnings, Precipitation start and stop times, Health and weather reports (Air Quality, UV Index), Customizable widgets, Bilingual support (English/French)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads - Yearly | $6.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Accurate weather forecasts
- 📊 Detailed weather information
- 🌍 Global coverage
- 🎥 Helpful weather videos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Excessive ads and pop-ups
- 🐌 Slow performance and crashes
- 🤔 Confusing user interface changes
- 🚫 Paid subscription doesn't remove all ads

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to restore purchases
- Geolocation issues
- Forecast data inaccuracies
- Compatibility problems with newer OS versions

**Requested features**

- Customizable weather widgets
- Metric units option
- Improved location search
- Better weather alerts and notifications


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Radar Pro free?

Radar Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Weather Network free?

The Weather Network is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Radar Pro or The Weather Network?

The Weather Network is rated higher. Radar Pro averages 4.6 out of 5 from 197 ratings, while The Weather Network averages 4.7 from 12K ratings.

### Do Radar Pro or The Weather Network have ads?

The Weather Network shows ads; Radar Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, Radar Pro or The Weather Network?

Radar Pro ships an update every 3 months, and The Weather Network fortnightly. Most recently, Radar Pro was updated on October 26, 2026 and The Weather Network on October 28, 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.*