# Weather #1 Interactive Widgets vs NOAA Radar US

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Weather #1 Interactive Widgets at 7.3K against NOAA Radar US's 43. Weather #1 Interactive Widgets also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and device support (4 vs 2). NOAA Radar US's advantage is review sentiment (92% vs 73%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Weather #1 Interactive Widgets sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and NOAA Radar US sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Weather #1 Interactive Widgets against 4.4 for NOAA Radar US. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Weather #1 Interactive Widgets has 7.3K ratings behind it against 43, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Weather #1 Interactive Widgets's written reviews are positive against 92% of NOAA Radar US's.

Weather #1 Interactive Widgets ships an update weekly, NOAA Radar US every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Weather #1 Interactive Widgets | NOAA Radar US |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (7.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-1-interactive-widgets/id500182129/reviews)** | [4.4 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noaa-radar-us-tornado-tracker/id1596368237/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.3K** | 43 |
| Positive reviews | 73.3% of reviews | **91.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#121** | #158 |
| Size | 236 MB | 252 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [byss mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/327447624) | [DPM APPS LP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1596368239) |

## What reviewers say

### Weather #1 Interactive Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-1-interactive-widgets/id500182129)

**Currently charting:** #121 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Get live weather updates and advanced forecasts directly on your iPhone's home screen, Dynamic Island, and Lock Screen. Track storms, hurricanes, and view detailed radar maps to plan your activities with confidence.

**Highlights:** Dynamic Island widgets, Lock Screen widgets, Home Screen widgets, Storm and hurricane tracking, 14-day hourly/daily forecasts, Real-time weather alerts, Radar overlay maps

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium weather service | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weather | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weather service | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weather service | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Weather service | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Accurate weather information
- 📊 Comprehensive weather data
- 🔍 Detailed radar and forecast
- 🌡️ Reliable temperature display
- 🌤️ Animated weather visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall for premium features
- 📢 Intrusive ads and upsell prompts
- 🐛 Occasional app crashes and glitches
- 🕰️ Slow widget/map updates
- 🤔 Confusing navigation and UI

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not updating properly
- Map layers not functioning as expected
- Subscription issues and billing problems
- Compatibility problems on older devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Customizable widget layouts
- Live weather radar on home screen
- Ability to share weather data
- Integration with smart home devices


### NOAA Radar US

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noaa-radar-us-tornado-tracker/id1596368237)

**Currently charting:** #158 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Track weather conditions and changes with detailed forecasts and real-time radar. Get accurate predictions, severe weather warnings, and monitor hazards like hurricanes and tornadoes on a map. Essential for planning trips or daily activities.

**Highlights:** Weather radar for multiple locations, Tropical cyclone tracking, Air Quality map, Precipitation forecast, Daily and weekly weather forecasts, Wind speed and statistics, Humidity, pressure, and visibility data

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Weather #1 Interactive Widgets free?

Weather #1 Interactive Widgets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is NOAA Radar US free?

NOAA Radar US is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Weather #1 Interactive Widgets or NOAA Radar US?

Weather #1 Interactive Widgets is rated higher. Weather #1 Interactive Widgets averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7.3K ratings, while NOAA Radar US averages 4.4 from 43 ratings.

### Do Weather #1 Interactive Widgets or NOAA Radar US have ads?

Neither Weather #1 Interactive Widgets nor NOAA Radar US shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Weather #1 Interactive Widgets or NOAA Radar US?

Weather #1 Interactive Widgets ships an update weekly, and NOAA Radar US every 3 weeks. Most recently, Weather #1 Interactive Widgets was updated on October 21, 2026 and NOAA Radar US on October 16, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Weather #1 Interactive Widgets or NOAA Radar US?

Weather #1 Interactive Widgets currently peaks at #121 in the App Store charts, and NOAA Radar US at #158. 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.*