# Weather Underground vs LiveWeather Map

Weather Underground and LiveWeather Map both sit at 3.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of LiveWeather Map's written reviews are positive against 26% of Weather Underground's. LiveWeather Map also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). Weather Underground's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 29 months) and ratings volume (32K vs 13). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Weather Underground sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. LiveWeather Map asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for Weather Underground against 4.0 for LiveWeather Map. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Weather Underground has 32K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 26% of Weather Underground's written reviews are positive against 100% of LiveWeather Map's.

Weather Underground ships an update every 2 months, LiveWeather Map every 29 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Weather Underground | LiveWeather Map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-underground-local-map/id486154808/reviews) | **[4.0 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/liveweather-map/id1475413134/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **32K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 25.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 29 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#10** | — |
| Size | 90 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Weather Underground, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/284699897) | [DXT Systems GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475371905) |

## What reviewers say

### Weather Underground

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-underground-local-map/id486154808)

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Free · Weather, #23 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Get hyper-local weather forecasts and severe storm alerts powered by a vast network of personal weather stations. Track current conditions, view interactive radar maps, and receive customizable notifications for upcoming weather events.

**Highlights:** Hyper-local forecasts, Severe weather alerts, Interactive radar maps, Personal weather station data, Hourly/daily forecasts up to 15 days, Air quality and UV index

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WU Premium (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| WU Premium (Yearly) | $19.99 | per year |
| WU Ad-Free for 1 year | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate forecasts
- 📊 Detailed weather data
- 🌍 Global coverage
- 🌊 Tides and moon phases
- 🚲 Useful for outdoor activities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔧 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 🤖 Poor UI design after update
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔍 Difficult to access personal weather station data
- 📉 Declining accuracy and reliability

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect weather data and forecasts
- Inability to change location
- Disappearing weather station data
- Ads and subscription issues

**Requested features**

- Restore previous app layout and features
- Customizable weather data display
- Improved weather station integration
- Offline mode for weather data


### LiveWeather Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/liveweather-map/id1475413134)

Visualize global wind, weather, and ocean conditions on an interactive map. Explore atmospheric pressure, temperature, humidity, and more across various layers and projections. Customize your view with different overlays and map settings.

**Highlights:** Real-time weather map visualization, Wind, pressure, and ocean condition data, Multiple atmospheric layers, Various overlay options (temperature, humidity, precipitation), Adjustable map projections, Customizable longitude, latitude, and zoom

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Weather Underground free?

Weather Underground is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is LiveWeather Map free?

LiveWeather Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Weather Underground or LiveWeather Map?

LiveWeather Map is rated higher. Weather Underground averages 3.9 out of 5 from 32K ratings, while LiveWeather Map averages 4.0 from 13 ratings.

### Do Weather Underground or LiveWeather Map have ads?

Weather Underground shows ads; LiveWeather Map does not.

### Which is updated more often, Weather Underground or LiveWeather Map?

Weather Underground ships an update every 2 months, and LiveWeather Map every 29 months. Most recently, Weather Underground was updated on October 30, 2026 and LiveWeather Map on October 24, 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.*