# NOAA Weather Radar vs Lunar Eclipse

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NOAA Weather Radar at 68% against Lunar Eclipse's 0%. NOAA Weather Radar also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.5) and ratings volume (533 vs 4). Lunar Eclipse's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and price ($0.99 vs $4.99). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

NOAA Weather Radar costs $4.99 and Lunar Eclipse $0.99 up front. NOAA Weather Radar sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Lunar Eclipse asks for nothing beyond the download.

NOAA Weather Radar holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NOAA Weather Radar has 533 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of NOAA Weather Radar's written reviews are positive against 0% of Lunar Eclipse's.

NOAA Weather Radar ships an update every 6 weeks, Lunar Eclipse every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NOAA Weather Radar | Lunar Eclipse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | **[4.5 (533 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noaa-weather-radar/id486059426/reviews)** | [2.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lunar-eclipse/id687327914/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **533** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **67.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#48** | #182 |
| Size | 20 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christopher Coudriet](https://appshunter.io/developer/316500319) | [Piet Jonas](https://appshunter.io/developer/288060167) |

## What reviewers say

### NOAA Weather Radar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noaa-weather-radar/id486059426)

**Currently charting:** #48 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

Receive real-time weather alerts pushed directly to your device from the NWS. Browse live radar maps with smooth scrolling and get current conditions and detailed forecasts based on your location or any radar station. The app offers customizable alerts for severe weather events.

**Highlights:** Push weather alerts from NWS, Live radar map browsing, Current conditions and 4-day forecast, GPS-based location data, Zoomable animated radar, Severe weather watches and warnings, Customizable alert setup

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Detailed Weather Alerts | $0.99 | one-time |
| NOAA Synthesized Stations | $9.99 | one-time |
| Radar Pro | $9.99 | one-time |
| Weather Radar Premium | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for weather monitoring
- 🔒 Reliable weather alerts
- 👍 Customizable alert settings
- 🚀 Accurate radar and forecasts
- 👍 Helpful for severe weather events

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Broken links and features
- 🐛 Unreliable alerts and notifications
- 👎 Limited location options
- 👎 Outdated or low-quality radar imagery
- 🐛 Frequent technical issues

**Reported bugs**

- Radar and weather data not loading
- Alerts not working as expected
- Compatibility issues with newer devices
- Frequent crashes and app instability

**Requested features**

- Add more local radar coverage
- Improve alert customization options
- Enhance radar image quality and functionality
- Provide more detailed weather information


### Lunar Eclipse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lunar-eclipse/id687327914)

**Currently charting:** #182 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

Track upcoming lunar eclipses with this app. Choose to view total, partial, or both types of events. Easily add eclipse dates to your calendar and share them with others.

**Highlights:** Countdown to lunar eclipses, Filter by total or partial eclipses, Add events to calendar, Share event dates, iPad multitasking support

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NOAA Weather Radar free?

NOAA Weather Radar costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Lunar Eclipse free?

Lunar Eclipse costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, NOAA Weather Radar or Lunar Eclipse?

NOAA Weather Radar is rated higher. NOAA Weather Radar averages 4.5 out of 5 from 533 ratings, while Lunar Eclipse averages 2.5 from 4 ratings.

### Do NOAA Weather Radar or Lunar Eclipse have ads?

Neither NOAA Weather Radar nor Lunar Eclipse shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NOAA Weather Radar or Lunar Eclipse?

NOAA Weather Radar ships an update every 6 weeks, and Lunar Eclipse every 6 months. Most recently, NOAA Weather Radar was updated on September 25, 2026 and Lunar Eclipse on September 21, 2026.

### Which is more popular, NOAA Weather Radar or Lunar Eclipse?

NOAA Weather Radar currently peaks at #48 in the App Store charts, and Lunar Eclipse at #182. 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.*