# KTUL Weather App vs Mesonet

The clearest difference is rating: KTUL Weather App at 4.8 against Mesonet's 4.2. KTUL Weather App also leads on ratings volume (4.3K vs 97) and device support (3 vs 1). Mesonet's advantage is review sentiment (79% vs 45%) and chart position (#203 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

KTUL Weather App holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KTUL Weather App has 4.3K ratings behind it against 97, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 45% of KTUL Weather App's written reviews are positive against 79% of Mesonet's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | KTUL Weather App | Mesonet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ktul-weather-app/id489182496/reviews)** | [4.2 (97 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mesonet/id496016437/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.3K** | 97 |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews | **78.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#203** |
| Size | 250 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/631472300) | [Oklahoma Mesonet](https://appshunter.io/developer/496016440) |

## What reviewers say

### KTUL Weather App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ktul-weather-app/id489182496)

Get detailed weather forecasts and high-resolution radar imagery for your favorite locations. Receive severe weather alerts and future radar predictions to stay informed and safe.

**Highlights:** 250 meter radar, Future radar, High resolution satellite imagery, Hourly forecasts, Saved locations, GPS current location, Severe weather alerts

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast radar and map
- 👍 Detailed weather information
- 💡 Useful features like storm tracking and alerts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Readability issues with low temperature display
- 🐛 Radar and map issues during severe weather
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and app not loading properly

**Reported bugs**

- Black font on dark background making low temps unreadable
- Radar and map not working properly during storms
- App crashing or not loading when needed most

**Requested features**

- Improve readability of low temperature display
- Enhance radar and map performance during severe weather
- Fix crashes and improve app stability


### Mesonet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mesonet/id496016437)

**Currently charting:** #203 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Access real-time weather data and forecasts for Oklahoma. View detailed observations from over 120 stations, including temperature, rainfall, and wind. Stay informed with severe weather advisories and animated radar maps.

**Highlights:** Real-time weather observations from 120 stations, Home screen widgets for favorite stations, 5-day National Weather Service forecasts, Location-based closest station finder, Maps of various weather conditions, Severe weather and advisories, Animated NEXRAD radar data

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate weather data
- 👍 Comprehensive weather information
- 👍 Useful for various users (farmers, gardeners, enthusiasts)
- 👍 Unique data like soil conditions, animal comfort
- 👍 "The Ticker" is informative and entertaining

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Radar quality issues (blocky, static)
- 🐛 Location accuracy problems (defaults to Norman)
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Widgets default to Norman
- 🐛 Radar functionality changes not always preferred

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on opening
- App crashes when accessing Maps page
- App launches and then dies
- App barely opens and immediately crashes
- Maps page crashes app

**Requested features**

- More widgets
- Apple Watch app
- iOS 14 Home Screen widget
- More locations
- Radar zoom


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KTUL Weather App free?

KTUL Weather App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Mesonet free?

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

### Which has better reviews, KTUL Weather App or Mesonet?

KTUL Weather App is rated higher. KTUL Weather App averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while Mesonet averages 4.2 from 97 ratings.

### Do KTUL Weather App or Mesonet have ads?

Neither KTUL Weather App nor Mesonet shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, KTUL Weather App or Mesonet?

KTUL Weather App ships an update every 2 months, and Mesonet every 2 months. Most recently, KTUL Weather App was updated on November 7, 2026 and Mesonet on November 1, 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.*