# Weather Underground vs Noah Weather

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Noah Weather at 100% against Weather Underground's 26%. Noah Weather also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.9) and ads (none vs shown). Weather Underground's advantage is ratings volume (32K vs 8) and chart position (#11 vs #173). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and Noah Weather sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Noah Weather holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Weather Underground has 32K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of Weather Underground's written reviews are positive against 100% of Noah Weather's.

Weather Underground ships an update every 2 months, Noah Weather every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 14, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Weather Underground | Noah Weather |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-underground-local-map/id486154808/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noah-weather/id6792880452/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **32K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 25.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#11** | #173 |
| Size | 90 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Weather Underground, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/284699897) | [Jacob Rakidzich](https://appshunter.io/developer/1015651086) |

## What reviewers say

### Weather Underground

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

**Currently charting:** #11 Top Free · Weather, #22 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


### Noah Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noah-weather/id6792880452)

**Currently charting:** #173 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

This app provides daily weather forecasts with a spiritual focus. It integrates practical weather information with Scripture-inspired reflections to encourage users to find spiritual meaning in everyday observations.

**Highlights:** Daily weather forecasts, Hourly and multi-day outlooks, Scripture-inspired reflections, Daily Outlook notifications, Home screen widgets, Live Activities support, Weather charts and sun/moon info

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Weather Underground free?

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

### Is Noah Weather free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Weather Underground or Noah Weather?

Noah Weather is rated higher. Weather Underground averages 3.9 out of 5 from 32K ratings, while Noah Weather averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do Weather Underground or Noah Weather have ads?

Weather Underground shows ads; Noah Weather does not.

### Which is updated more often, Weather Underground or Noah Weather?

Weather Underground ships an update every 2 months, and Noah Weather every 2 days. Most recently, Weather Underground was updated on November 14, 2026 and Noah Weather on November 13, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Weather Underground or Noah Weather?

Weather Underground currently peaks at #11 in the App Store charts, and Noah Weather at #173. 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.*