# Mesonet vs 4WarnMe

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mesonet at 79% against 4WarnMe's 15%. Mesonet also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.1) and ads (none vs shown). 4WarnMe's advantage is chart position (#208 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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.

Mesonet holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 96 and 264 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Mesonet's written reviews are positive against 15% of 4WarnMe's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mesonet | 4WarnMe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mesonet/id496016437/reviews)** | [3.1 (264 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/4warnme/id510369875/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 96 | **264** |
| Positive reviews | **78.8% of reviews** | 15.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Best chart rank | — | **#208** |
| Size | 32 MB | 238 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oklahoma Mesonet](https://appshunter.io/developer/496016440) | [Local TV LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/318424697) |

## What reviewers say

### Mesonet

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

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


### 4WarnMe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/4warnme/id510369875)

**Currently charting:** #208 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Get hyper-local weather updates with high-resolution radar and satellite imagery. Receive severe weather alerts and customize forecasts for your favorite locations. Stay informed about current conditions and future weather patterns.

**Highlights:** 250 meter radar, Future radar, High resolution satellite imagery, Current weather updates, Daily and hourly forecasts, Save favorite locations, Severe weather alerts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📍 Accurate local weather radar when functioning
- 🎥 Live video broadcast feature
- 🎨 Clear and intuitive interface design
- ⚡ Real-time storm alerts and warnings
- 📊 Detailed hourly and extended forecasts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Radar frequently inaccurate or misaligned
- 📵 App crashes and fails to load regularly
- ⚠️ Conflicting data between daily and hourly forecasts
- 📺 Intrusive full-screen pop-up advertisements
- 🔕 Notifications fail to send or arrive too late

**Reported bugs**

- Radar displays incorrect storm locations
- App won't open or requires multiple restart attempts
- Radar freezes and won't update in real-time
- Unable to switch between past/present/future radar views
- Temperature lows display on wrong day

**Requested features**

- Widget support for quick access
- Past weather viewing capability
- Hail overlay filter for storm tracking
- Real-time interactive radar instead of static images
- Text-only stream option for low bandwidth situations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mesonet free?

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

### Is 4WarnMe free?

4WarnMe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Mesonet or 4WarnMe?

Mesonet is rated higher. Mesonet averages 4.2 out of 5 from 96 ratings, while 4WarnMe averages 3.1 from 264 ratings.

### Do Mesonet or 4WarnMe have ads?

4WarnMe shows ads; Mesonet does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mesonet or 4WarnMe?

Mesonet ships an update every 3 months, and 4WarnMe every 3 months. Most recently, Mesonet was updated on September 25, 2026 and 4WarnMe on September 13, 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.*