# 4WarnMe vs TextMeWeather

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TextMeWeather at 100% against 4WarnMe's 15%. TextMeWeather also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.1) and ads (none vs shown). 4WarnMe's advantage is ratings volume (264 vs 1) and chart position (#202 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

TextMeWeather holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 4WarnMe has 264 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of 4WarnMe's written reviews are positive against 100% of TextMeWeather's.

4WarnMe ships an update every 3 months, TextMeWeather every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 4WarnMe | TextMeWeather |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (264 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/4warnme/id510369875/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textmeweather/id6744650352/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **264** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 15.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#202** | — |
| Size | 238 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Local TV LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/318424697) | [TextMe LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1808696546) |

## What reviewers say

### 4WarnMe

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

**Currently charting:** #202 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


### TextMeWeather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textmeweather/id6744650352)

Send SMS requests to get weather forecasts from your satellite messenger. This app allows you to easily query weather conditions via text message, making it convenient for outdoor adventures.

**Highlights:** SMS weather forecast requests, Satellite messenger integration, Easy to use interface, Convenient for outdoor activities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 4WarnMe free?

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

### Is TextMeWeather free?

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

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

TextMeWeather is rated higher. 4WarnMe averages 3.1 out of 5 from 264 ratings, while TextMeWeather averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do 4WarnMe or TextMeWeather have ads?

4WarnMe shows ads; TextMeWeather does not.

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

4WarnMe ships an update every 3 months, and TextMeWeather every 4 days. Most recently, 4WarnMe was updated on September 27, 2026 and TextMeWeather on June 4, 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.*