Comparison

Radar Mobile vs iDrizzle

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
Currently charting
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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.

About

iDrizzle

This app provides animated weather radar GIFs for the US. Users can view national, regional, or state-specific radar mosaics. It focuses solely on radar imagery without forecasts or temperature data.

Highlights
  • Animated radar GIF mosaics
  • State-specific radar views
  • Regional composite radar
  • National radar mosaic
  • Click-zone detection for large states
Features
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Drizzle displays animated radar GIF mosaics. Click any state → loads that state's dedicated radar GIF Click a region button → loads a multi-state regional composite Click USA → returns to the national radar mosaic Large states (California, Texas) are split into sub-regions with click-zone detection There is no forecast, no temperature, no hourly breakdown. Just radar. That's it.

Screenshots

Radar Mobile4 screens
iDrizzle3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: iDrizzle at Free against Radar Mobile's $12.99. iDrizzle also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 weeks) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). Radar Mobile's advantage is chart position (#141 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

iDrizzle is free to download; Radar Mobile costs $12.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Radar Mobile ships an update every 4 weeks, iDrizzle every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Radar Mobile versus iDrizzle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRadar MobileiDrizzle
Price$12.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#141 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS26.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWeatherWary LLCDINO HOPIC

Customer experience

Radar Mobile

Written reviews38 reviews
Positive60.5%
Neutral13.2%
Negative26.3%

iDrizzle

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Radar Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

iDrizzle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Radar Mobile free?
Radar Mobile costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is iDrizzle free?
iDrizzle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Radar Mobile or iDrizzle have ads?
Neither Radar Mobile nor iDrizzle shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Radar Mobile or iDrizzle?
Radar Mobile ships an update every 4 weeks, and iDrizzle every 2 days. Most recently, Radar Mobile was updated on October 16, 2026 and iDrizzle on October 7, 2026.

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