# Forecast Now vs Doppler Radar Map Live Pro

The clearest difference is price: Forecast Now at Free against Doppler Radar Map Live Pro's $9.99. Doppler Radar Map Live Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#109 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Forecast Now is free to download; Doppler Radar Map Live Pro costs $9.99 up front. Forecast Now sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Doppler Radar Map Live Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Forecast Now against 4.6 for Doppler Radar Map Live Pro. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.5K and 546 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 55% and 55% positive.

Forecast Now ships an update every 3 weeks, Doppler Radar Map Live Pro monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Forecast Now | Doppler Radar Map Live Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $9.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forecast-now/id452087262/reviews) | **[4.6 (546 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doppler-radar-map-live-pro/id992351930/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 546 |
| Positive reviews | 55.2% of reviews | 55.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#109** |
| Size | 82 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kelly Technology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/393931941) | [Voros Innovation](https://appshunter.io/developer/438175470) |

## What reviewers say

### Forecast Now

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forecast-now/id452087262)

Get detailed local weather forecasts for any US town, including daily and hourly predictions, animated radar, and hazardous weather alerts. Track air quality, UV index, and snowfall with data from official US sources. An optional subscription removes ads and unlocks advanced satellite imagery.

**Highlights:** 7-day daily weather forecast, 24-hour hourly forecast, Animated radar and satellite views, Hazardous weather warnings, Predicted snowfall totals, Air quality index, Ultraviolet index

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Favorite weather app
- 🚀 Accurate and dependable forecasts
- 💡 Detailed weather information
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ads disrupt user experience
- 🐛 Forecast information not always available
- 🐛 Slow app performance and crashes
- 🐛 Difficult to read small text

**Reported bugs**

- Radar and local weather information not working
- Forecast details disappearing after updates
- Inability to access more than one location

**Requested features**

- Add day of week to forecast
- Improve radar and map functionality
- Provide more location-specific details
- Offer a paid ad-free version


### Doppler Radar Map Live Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doppler-radar-map-live-pro/id992351930)

**Currently charting:** #109 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

Get real-time weather updates and forecasts with this comprehensive radar app. It displays precipitation, severe weather warnings, and detailed local and global weather information. Plan your activities with accurate temperature, humidity, and wind data.

**Highlights:** Interactive radar map with precipitation types, Global weather and radar forecasts, 24-hour and 14-day weather forecasts, Severe weather warnings and alerts, Detailed weather conditions (temperature, humidity, wind), Multiple location support

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Very good Doppler radar
- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Useful
- 👍 Works well
- 👍 Accurate

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Junk
- 🐛 False Readings
- 🐛 Limited Field of View
- 🐛 Inconsistent Display
- 🐛 No response to questions

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- Radar doesn't download even when it's raining
- App goes completely "blind" and needs to be deleted and re-installed

**Requested features**

- Ability to scroll or swipe beyond a small part of the initially visible map
- Detailed hourly weather info for 3 days or more
- Landscape view
- Timeline for the radar
- Ability to toggle between cities and their forecasts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Forecast Now free?

Forecast Now is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Doppler Radar Map Live Pro free?

Doppler Radar Map Live Pro costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Forecast Now or Doppler Radar Map Live Pro?

Doppler Radar Map Live Pro is rated higher. Forecast Now averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Doppler Radar Map Live Pro averages 4.6 from 546 ratings.

### Do Forecast Now or Doppler Radar Map Live Pro have ads?

Both Forecast Now and Doppler Radar Map Live Pro show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Forecast Now or Doppler Radar Map Live Pro?

Forecast Now ships an update every 3 weeks, and Doppler Radar Map Live Pro monthly. Most recently, Forecast Now was updated on October 23, 2026 and Doppler Radar Map Live Pro on October 27, 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.*