# WeatherMap+ vs US NOAA Radars 3D Pro

The clearest difference is review sentiment: WeatherMap+ at 85% against US NOAA Radars 3D Pro's 14%. WeatherMap+ also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.7) and ratings volume (538 vs 7). US NOAA Radars 3D Pro's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $2.99). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and chart position there is nothing between them.

WeatherMap+ costs $2.99 and US NOAA Radars 3D Pro $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

WeatherMap+ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WeatherMap+ has 538 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of WeatherMap+'s written reviews are positive against 14% of US NOAA Radars 3D Pro's.

WeatherMap+ ships an update every 2 months, US NOAA Radars 3D Pro every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WeatherMap+ | US NOAA Radars 3D Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (538 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weathermap-plus/id471629622/reviews)** | [1.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/us-noaa-radars-3d-pro/id1075589997/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **538** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **85.0% of reviews** | 14.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#87** | #191 |
| Size | 15 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michal Frankowski](https://appshunter.io/developer/330935779) | [Jufen Chang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1075589996) |

## What reviewers say

### WeatherMap+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weathermap-plus/id471629622)

**Currently charting:** #87 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

Explore global weather patterns with interactive maps. View current and future weather events with detailed layers for temperature, wind, and precipitation. Forecasts are available for up to five days.

**Highlights:** Interactive world map, Switchable weather layers, Detailed weather data (0.25 degrees), View weather changes over time, Up to 5-day forecast

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best weather radar
- 👍 Accurate and reliable forecasts
- 👍 Comprehensive weather data
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 👍 Helpful for travel planning and outdoor activities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes or freezes on newer iOS versions
- 🐛 Outdated or missing data in some locations
- 🔋 High data usage for map downloads
- 🕰️ Slow to load maps and data

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch with iOS 10 and later
- Current location not detected on startup
- Weather data inaccurate or not updating properly

**Requested features**

- Add cloud cover overlay
- Provide wind speed in MPH/KPH instead of wind barbs
- Allow saving favorite locations
- Implement offline caching for maps and data
- Add animation for weather data progression


### US NOAA Radars 3D Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/us-noaa-radars-3d-pro/id1075589997)

**Currently charting:** #191 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

Visualize real-time weather radar data with 3D city views and customizable layers. Seamlessly switch between national, regional, and individual radar stations, and integrate with Apple Watch for convenient access. Offers a comprehensive weather overview with advanced mapping features.

**Highlights:** Real-time NOAA radar imagery, 3D city views with flyover mode, National, regional, and individual radar selection, Transparent radar overlays, Apple Watch integration, Major cities and radar station layers

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WeatherMap+ free?

WeatherMap+ costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is US NOAA Radars 3D Pro free?

US NOAA Radars 3D Pro costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, WeatherMap+ or US NOAA Radars 3D Pro?

WeatherMap+ is rated higher. WeatherMap+ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 538 ratings, while US NOAA Radars 3D Pro averages 1.7 from 7 ratings.

### Do WeatherMap+ or US NOAA Radars 3D Pro have ads?

Neither WeatherMap+ nor US NOAA Radars 3D Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WeatherMap+ or US NOAA Radars 3D Pro?

WeatherMap+ ships an update every 2 months, and US NOAA Radars 3D Pro every 6 weeks. Most recently, WeatherMap+ was updated on November 4, 2026 and US NOAA Radars 3D Pro on November 2, 2026.

### Which is more popular, WeatherMap+ or US NOAA Radars 3D Pro?

WeatherMap+ currently peaks at #87 in the App Store charts, and US NOAA Radars 3D Pro at #191. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*