Radar Mobile vs WeatherEarth
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Radar Mobile
Visualize U.S. weather radar with high-resolution maps and advanced features. Analyze reflectivity and wind data simultaneously, view topography, and track storm movements with detailed overlays. Supports dual-polarization radar products for advanced weather analysis.
- High-resolution U.S. weather radar mapping
- Dual-panel display for simultaneous data analysis
- Reflectivity smoothing and mosaic
- Topography and population density overlays
- Dual-polarization radar product support
- GPS enabled location relative to storms
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Explore weather in detail with Radar Mobile. Compare radar products side by side, follow storms through animated loops, and see the bigger picture with a national radar mosaic. Built for weather enthusiasts, storm spotters, and meteorologists, Radar Mobile brings NEXRAD Level 3 radar to iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. Your purchase includes core NEXRAD radar features without a separate data subscription. Optional AllisonHouse overlays require a separate paid subscription and are not included in the app purchase. Spotter Network features require a Spotter Network account. SEE TWO PRODUCTS AT ONCE Compare reflectivity and velocity in the dual-panel display, or pair other radar products to examine a storm from different perspectives. On iPhone and iPad, use a two-finger swipe to switch between dual-panel and single-panel views. LOOK BEYOND REFLECTIVITY Explore radar products including: • Base reflectivity and velocity at multiple elevation angles • Storm-relative velocity with user-selectable storm motion • Differential reflectivity, correlation coefficient, and specific differential phase • Hydrometeor classification • Echo tops and vertically integrated liquid • Storm total rainfall accumulation Use the national reflectivity mosaic to find areas of precipitation, then select an individual radar for a closer look. Product availability depends on the radar site and data source. FOLLOW CHANGING CONDITIONS Animate radar scans to watch precipitation develop and move. Display National Weather Service tornado, severe thunderstorm, and flash flood warnings alongside radar. On iPhone and iPad, tap a warning to read its details and use location services to show your position on the map. MAKE THE DISPLAY YOUR OWN • Customize radar color maps • Smooth reflectivity for a softer display • Hide or gray out reflectivity below a selected threshold • Add geographic context with map overlays • Pan and pinch to zoom on iPhone and iPad OPTIONAL CONNECTED SERVICES With a separate compatible Weather Pulse subscription, add lightning, radar storm tracks, tropical cyclone data, watch boxes, and mesoscale discussions. These services require your own Weather Pulse credentials; their subscription cost is additional to the app purchase. Connect a Spotter Network account to display spotter positions and reports. Radar Mobile displays NEXRAD Level 3 products. It does not include a Level II radar viewer. An internet connection is required to download weather data. Location access is optional. Controls and available features vary by platform.
WeatherEarth
Explore Earth's geography and weather with this interactive globe application. Spin, zoom, and navigate to any region to view terrain, satellite imagery, maps, and detailed atmospheric visualizations. Access real-time weather forecasts and understand atmospheric conditions.
- Interactive 3D and 2D globe navigation
- Terrain and satellite imagery
- Real-time weather forecasts
- Atmospheric visualizations (clouds, wind, rain)
- Map overlays
- Zoom and pan functionality
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WeatherEarth is an awesome geographic information and weather application from EastModelSoft Laboratory. The developers of WeatherEarth have tried to fulfill the goal of virtual globe concept proposed since the beginning of this centuary. It brings our planet's geographic and weather information right to your fingertips using advanced graphics rendering technology. With WeatherEarth, you can literally spin, zoom, and move the globe to navigate to your region of interest in both 3D and 2D. WeatherEarth combines terrain, satellite imagary, maps, weather forecasts, atmospheric visualizations (cloud, rains, wind, temperature, and pressure) so that users may easily check them together.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: WeatherEarth at $0.99 against Radar Mobile's $12.99. WeatherEarth also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.0). Radar Mobile's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months) and chart position (#135 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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
Radar Mobile costs $12.99 and WeatherEarth $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Radar Mobile ships an update every 4 weeks, WeatherEarth every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Radar Mobile | WeatherEarth |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $12.99 | $0.99 — better |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #135 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 975 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | WeatherWary LLC | 连庆 于 |
Customer experience
Radar Mobile
WeatherEarth
In-app purchases
Radar Mobile
No in-app purchases
WeatherEarth
No in-app purchases
Questions
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