# KSL Weather vs Cloudbase Utah

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cloudbase Utah at 100% against KSL Weather's 11%. Cloudbase Utah also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.9) and ads (none vs shown). KSL Weather's advantage is ratings volume (288 vs 3) and chart position (#97 vs unranked). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Cloudbase Utah holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KSL Weather has 288 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of KSL Weather's written reviews are positive against 100% of Cloudbase Utah's.

KSL Weather ships an update every 3 months, Cloudbase Utah weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | KSL Weather | Cloudbase Utah |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (288 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ksl-weather/id431072213/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudbase-utah/id6744259634/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **288** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 11.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#97** | — |
| Size | 237 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KSL-TV](https://appshunter.io/developer/431072216) | [Michael Del , Brown](https://appshunter.io/developer/1806726000) |

## What reviewers say

### KSL Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ksl-weather/id431072213)

**Currently charting:** #97 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Get hyper-local weather information with high-resolution radar and satellite imagery. Receive severe weather alerts and detailed forecasts for your favorite locations or current position. Stay informed with real-time updates and traffic information.

**Highlights:** 250 meter radar, Future radar, High resolution satellite imagery, Hourly forecasts, Save favorite locations, Severe weather alerts, Traffic information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📍 Accurate local weather forecasting
- 🗺️ Detailed radar and storm tracking
- 🌍 Comprehensive weather data and layers
- 📱 User-friendly interface (older versions)
- ⚡ Real-time weather alerts and notifications

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 📍 Default location resets to national view on each open
- 🎬 Video forecast playback stops mid-video
- 🗺️ Map cluttered with oversized UI elements
- ⏱️ Slow app loading and performance

**Reported bugs**

- App defaults to national radar instead of saved location
- Rapid zoom from national to local view causes dizziness
- Video forecasts freeze approximately 80% through playback
- Radar layer disappears when selecting future forecast mode
- Precipitation radar not displaying correctly

**Requested features**

- iOS widget for quick weather access
- Feedback/contact form within app
- Minimize or hide customization buttons
- Remember user location preference on startup
- Ability to disable auto-opening of current day forecast


### Cloudbase Utah

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudbase-utah/id6744259634)

Provides detailed weather forecasts, real-time readings, and live tracking specifically for paragliding pilots in Utah. Offers insights into wind conditions, thermal strength, and soaring potential, alongside live camera feeds and pilot tracking.

**Highlights:** Current weather station readings, Hourly and daily forecasts, Winds aloft and thermal strength, Live pilot tracking, Live weather cameras, Paragliding resource links

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KSL Weather free?

KSL Weather is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Cloudbase Utah free?

Cloudbase Utah is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, KSL Weather or Cloudbase Utah?

Cloudbase Utah is rated higher. KSL Weather averages 2.9 out of 5 from 288 ratings, while Cloudbase Utah averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do KSL Weather or Cloudbase Utah have ads?

KSL Weather shows ads; Cloudbase Utah does not.

### Which is updated more often, KSL Weather or Cloudbase Utah?

KSL Weather ships an update every 3 months, and Cloudbase Utah weekly. Most recently, KSL Weather was updated on October 29, 2026 and Cloudbase Utah on October 10, 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.*