Comparison

Radar Mobile vs WeathAware Plus

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
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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

WeathAware Plus

This app alerts you to immediate danger from National Weather Service severe weather warnings. It can monitor warnings for your location and up to ten contacts, ensuring you know when storms could affect you and your loved ones.

Highlights
  • Immediate severe weather danger alerts
  • National Weather Service warning display
  • Monitor own location
  • Monitor up to 10 contacts' locations
  • Real-time warning issuance
Features
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Does your weather app answer this one question: Am I in immediate danger from this National Weather Service severe weather warning? If not, give WeathAware a try! WeathAware wants to be the first app you think of when severe weather threatens. There is no other app like WeathAware. WeathAware can display the National Weather Service severe weather warnings that are affecting you AND your chosen contacts address or pinned locations as soon as they are issued. When every second counts, you need to know if the storms could be affecting you so that you can act if you need to. WeathAware now has a radar layer available on the maps!

Screenshots

Radar Mobile4 screens
WeathAware Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: WeathAware Plus at $2.99 against Radar Mobile's $12.99. WeathAware Plus also leads on iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Radar Mobile costs $12.99 and WeathAware Plus $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Radar Mobile versus WeathAware Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRadar MobileWeathAware Plus
Price$12.99$2.99 — better
Rating—4.4 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.5% of reviews62.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—8 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#144 — better#160
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.018.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWeatherWary LLCEddie Barber

Customer experience

Radar Mobile

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

WeathAware Plus

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.5%

In-app purchases

None

Radar Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

WeathAware Plus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Radar Mobile free?
Radar Mobile costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is WeathAware Plus free?
WeathAware Plus costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Radar Mobile or WeathAware Plus have ads?
Neither Radar Mobile nor WeathAware Plus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Radar Mobile or WeathAware Plus?
Radar Mobile ships an update every 4 weeks, and WeathAware Plus every 4 weeks. Most recently, Radar Mobile was updated on September 28, 2026 and WeathAware Plus on September 25, 2026.
Which is more popular, Radar Mobile or WeathAware Plus?
Radar Mobile currently peaks at #144 in the App Store charts, and WeathAware Plus at #160. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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