Comparison

PocketRadar vs Sea Status

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PocketRadar

Get real-time weather updates and animated radar images on your phone. Monitor rain, storms, and weather fronts with a zoomable map. Provides precise forecasts for any location worldwide, keeping you informed effortlessly.

Highlights
  • Animated radar images
  • Up-to-the-minute weather conditions
  • Zoomable rain radar
  • Precise forecasts worldwide
  • Real-time weather updates
  • Emerging weather patterns
Features
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Track moving rain, explore wind and cloud maps, and check the forecast for any point you choose. Plan the next few hours or the week ahead with PocketRadar. Explore temperature and atmospheric pressure maps alongside rain, wind and clouds. On iPad and Duo in landscape, show the map and the full forecast side by side. RAIN AND SNOW IN MOTION Follow precipitation on an animated map. Play the timeline, pause on a frame and zoom into the places that matter to you. The weather icon and temperature above the player follow the selected map time for your chosen place. CHOOSE A PLACE. SEE ITS FORECAST. Select a point on the map to open its local weather. Check current conditions and feels-like temperature, explore up to 48 hours of hourly weather and look ahead with a 7-day forecast. See sunrise and sunset times, plus charts for humidity, pressure and cloud cover. WIND AND CLOUDS AT A GLANCE Explore the animated wind map to see changing speed and direction across a region. Switch the local forecast between Weather and Wind for hourly speed, direction and available gusts. Add the cloud forecast layer to follow cloud cover alongside precipitation. FOLLOW ACTIVE CYCLONES See cyclone positions, tracks and forecast cones where available. Open storm details and use the separate cards button to show or hide cyclone information while you explore the map. AIR QUALITY, HOTSPOTS AND THUNDERSTORMS • Explore modeled air quality with US and European AQI scales and clear geographic boundaries. • See NASA FIRMS satellite thermal hotspots that may indicate fire activity. • View the thunderstorm outlook alongside precipitation. • Use AR to view the direction and estimated arrival of nearby precipitation. Choose Light, Dark or Satellite map styles. Clearer boundaries and place names help you read the map, while longer wind trails show the flow. The satellite basemap uses static imagery, not current satellite weather observations. WEATHER ACROSS YOUR DEVICES Use PocketRadar on iPhone and iPad, add Home Screen widgets and check animated precipitation radar on Apple Watch. Choose a place and see what the weather has in store. Coverage and forecast availability vary by location and source. Cyclone forecasts, modeled AQI and thunderstorm outlooks are indicative. A thermal hotspot is not confirmation of a wildfire. PocketRadar does not provide official emergency alerts; follow local authorities for severe-weather, air-quality and fire instructions.

About

Sea Status

This app provides real-time beach safety information, including flag signals, lifeguard station locations, and weather conditions. It also offers guidance on water safety, rescue procedures, and tips for beachgoers.

Highlights
  • Beach flag signal information
  • Lifeguard station locations
  • Real-time weather and sea conditions
  • Water safety and rescue guidance
  • Tips for beachgoers and children
Features
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SEA STATUS este aplicatia oficiala a Asociatiei Nationale a Scafandrilor Profesionisti si a Salvamarilor din Romania. In conformitate cu statisticile Organizatiei Mondiale a Sanatatii, peste 400.000 de persoane se ineaca anual in lume, aceasta fiind ca importanta a doua cauza de deces accidental. Asadar, existenta serviciilor de salvamar in toate zonele unde exista plaje publice amenajate este obligatorie. Aplicatia SEA STATUS reprezinta un instrument de ajutor, in primul rand! Pe langa serviciile de salvamar, aplicatia pune la dispozitia tuturor celor care vor sa se bucure de plaja si mare un instrument rapid de informare si raportare a situatiilor critice din zona. In functie de culoarea steagurilor arborate de catre salvamar in zona in care va aflati, aplicatia va trimite diferite alerte pentru a semnala starea de siguranta sau de pericol. Totodata, cu ajutorul acestei aplicatii puteti descoperi informatii necesare despre pregatirea procesului de salvare a unei persoane de la inec, echipamentul de salvare, precum si sfaturi utile pentru turisti, localnici, dar si pentru cei care supravegheaza copiii aflati la malul marii. Ce informatii utile puteti gasi in aplicatia SEA STATUS? - Semnalistica steagurilor arborate pe plaja de catre salvamar; - Locatia bazelor de salvamari in functie de zona in care te afli; - informatii despre temperatura aerului, viteza si directia vantului, temperatura apei, inaltimea valurilor si starea marii. - Sfaturi pentru salvarea unei persoane de la inec; - Pregatirea procesului de salvare persoana si procedura de salvare; - Echipamentul de salvare; - Sfaturi pentru turisti si localnici; - Sfaturi pentru cei care supravegheaza copiii aflati la malul marii; - Pregatire imbaiere; - Distanta sigura de inot fata de malul marii; - Echipamentul necesar pentru inot. Ne bucuram sa venim in ajutorul tuturor turistilor cu o astfel de aplicatie extrem de utila! Asteptam sugestiile si opiniile dumneavoastra la adresa salvamarcta@gmail.com . Multumim!

Screenshots

PocketRadar4 screens
Sea Status4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PocketRadar at 75% against Sea Status's 15%. PocketRadar also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 2). Sea Status's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PocketRadar sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sea Status asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PocketRadar holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PocketRadar has 1.6K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of PocketRadar's written reviews are positive against 15% of Sea Status's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PocketRadar ships an update every 8 days, Sea Status monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
PocketRadar versus Sea Status: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocketRadarSea Status
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.6K ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews74.9% of reviews — better15.4% of reviews
Number of ratings1.6K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.68.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDmitry AlaevEvonomix

Customer experience

PocketRadar

All ratings1,610 ratings
Positive91.1%
Neutral5.7%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews411 reviews
Positive74.9%
Neutral3.2%
Negative21.9%

Sea Status

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive15.4%
Neutral30.8%
Negative53.8%

Bugs and requests

PocketRadar

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Incorrect weather forecasts
  • Location services not working properly

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to customize widget
  • Option to display temperature in Celsius and Fahrenheit
  • More detailed weather information (wind, pressure, etc.)

Sea Status

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PocketRadar

One-time1
  • Weather Widget$4.95
None

Sea Status

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PocketRadar free?
PocketRadar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sea Status free?
Sea Status is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PocketRadar or Sea Status?
PocketRadar is rated higher. PocketRadar averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Sea Status averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do PocketRadar or Sea Status have ads?
Neither PocketRadar nor Sea Status shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PocketRadar or Sea Status?
PocketRadar ships an update every 8 days, and Sea Status monthly. Most recently, PocketRadar was updated on October 29, 2026 and Sea Status on October 25, 2026.

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