Pocket Radar vs NextWeather
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pocket Radar
Plan your day with detailed weather forecasts, including temperature, pressure, and wind. Get hourly and 7-day outlooks, plus precipitation maps and air quality information. Stay informed about weather conditions wherever you go.
- Hourly and 7-day forecasts
- Temperature and pressure maps
- Wind speed and direction
- Precipitation and cloud cover
- Air quality index
- Sunrise/sunset times
- Tropical cyclone tracking
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What will the weather bring today, this evening or over the weekend? Pocket Radar helps you plan ahead with hourly forecasts, temperature, atmospheric pressure, wind and weather maps. A FORECAST FOR YOUR PLANS Check current conditions and feels-like temperature. Explore the next 48 hours or look ahead with a 7-day forecast. Whether you’re heading to work, taking a walk or planning a weekend outdoors, choose a place and see what to expect. TEMPERATURE: KNOW WHAT TO WEAR See how warm the afternoon will feel and how much cooler the evening may become. Compare temperatures across the map to prepare for a trip or choose a comfortable time to head outside. PRESSURE: FOLLOW THE CHANGING WEATHER Check the atmospheric pressure forecast and see how it changes over time. Explore the pressure map for a broader view of weather patterns around your area and farther afield. WIND: PREPARE FOR THE CONDITIONS Check wind speed, direction and expected gusts before you leave. Find a suitable time for a run, a bike ride or a day by the water, with the forecast for the place you choose. RAIN, SNOW AND CLOUDS See where precipitation is expected and how it may move. Check conditions around your town or along your journey to help decide whether to bring an umbrella or adjust your outdoor plans. MORE INFORMATION BEFORE YOU GO • Air quality to help you plan time outdoors. • Humidity and cloud cover for a fuller picture of the weather. • Sunrise and sunset times to make the most of daylight. • Tropical cyclone tracks and thunderstorm outlooks to follow developing weather. • Satellite thermal hotspots for additional information about possible fire activity. WEATHER WITHIN REACH Use Pocket Radar on iPhone and iPad, add Home Screen widgets and check precipitation maps on Apple Watch. On iPad and Duo, view the map and detailed forecast side by side. Open Pocket Radar and prepare for the weather wherever your day takes you. Data and forecast availability vary by region and source. Forecasts and air quality estimates may differ from actual conditions. A satellite thermal hotspot does not confirm a fire. For hazardous conditions, follow official warnings from local authorities.
NextWeather
Get detailed, real-time weather forecasts for any city globally. Enjoy animated backgrounds, hourly, daily, and weekly predictions, and a sleek interface with dark mode. Track multiple locations and get quick glances via widgets.
- Real-time weather conditions
- Multi-location tracking
- Animated weather backgrounds
- Hourly, daily, and weekly forecasts
- Dark Mode support
- Today Widget integration
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NextWeather is an easy-to-use, elegant app that shows detailed weather forecast and real time weather conditions for all cities around the world. FEATURES • Supports geo-positioning, retrieving the latest weather conditions for your current location • Track the weather conditions in multiple locations at once • Gorgeously animated weather backgrounds - see how the weather comes alive • Detailed Hourly, Daily and Weekly forecasts • Dark Mode - hide all backgrounds and experience pure information in a magnificent low-disturbance way • Intuitive, seamless interface • Haptic Feedback to Feel the Weather • Make use of iPad Multitasking - view your weather forecast anytime without switching between apps • Today Widget - get a glance of the forecast, without unlocking your device • Download on Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV Get in touch with us and follow the latest news regarding our apps: http://www.facebook.com/macropinch http://twitter.com/macropinch
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Pocket Radar at every 3 days against NextWeather's every 3 weeks. Pocket Radar also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 59%). NextWeather's advantage is device support (5 vs 3) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 16.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. Pocket Radar sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and NextWeather sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Pocket Radar against 4.6 for NextWeather. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.6K and 800 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Pocket Radar's written reviews are positive against 59% of NextWeather's.
Pocket Radar ships an update every 3 days, NextWeather every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.
| Parameter | Pocket Radar | NextWeather |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (1.6K ratings) — better | 4.6 (800 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 74.9% of reviews — better | 58.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.6K — better | 800 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 9.3 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 87 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dmitry Alaev | MacroPinch Ltd. |
Customer experience
Pocket Radar
NextWeather
User reviews
Pocket Radar
From 1.6K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Accurate and easy to use
- 👍 Beautifully designed
- 🌍 Gorgeous 3D globe view
- ⏱ Detailed hourly and 14-day forecasts
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connection errors and app not working
- 💰 Forced to download new subscription-based app
- 📺 Intrusive ads and pop-ups
- 🗺 Inaccurate location and weather data
NextWeather
From 800 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🌟 Awesome visuals
- 👍 Clean and intuitive design
- 🕰️ Detailed hourly and weekly forecasts
- 💨 Accurate wind speed and direction
Room to improve
- 🐛 Inconsistent data updates
- ❌ Inaccurate weather information
- 📍 Location detection issues
- 🔄 Lack of refresh/update functionality
Bugs and requests
Pocket Radar
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.)
NextWeather
Reported bugs
3 issues- Temperature readings off by large margins
- Precipitation forecast not matching actual conditions
- Outdated weather data displayed
Requested features
3 requests- Add widget support for iOS
- Improve auto-update functionality
- Provide manual refresh option
In-app purchases
Pocket Radar
- Weather Widget$4.95
NextWeather
- Remove Ads$0.99
Questions
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