KTTC First Alert Weather vs Risilio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
KTTC First Alert Weather
Get hyper-local weather information with high-resolution radar and satellite imagery. Receive severe weather alerts and detailed forecasts for your favorite locations or current position.
- 250 meter radar
- Future radar
- High resolution satellite imagery
- Current weather updates
- Daily and hourly forecasts
- Favorite location saving
- GPS location awareness
- Severe weather alerts
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The KTTC First Alert Weather App includes: * Access to station content specifically for our mobile users * 250 meter radar, the highest resolution available * Future radar to see where severe weather is headed * High resolution satellite cloud imagery * Current weather updated multiple times per hour * Daily and Hourly forecasts updated hourly from our computer models * Ability to add and save your favorite locations * A fully integrated GPS for current location awareness * Severe weather alerts from the National Weather Service * Opt-in push alerts to keep you safe in severe weather
Risilio
This app provides real-time wildfire activity and forecasted impact for homeowners. It delivers personalized alerts and easy-to-understand insights on fire proximity and potential threats, empowering users with professional-level intelligence for property protection.
- Real-time wildfire data
- Forecasted progression
- Personalized threat alerts
- Fire proximity insights
- Interactive map view
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Risilio: Active Wildfire Risk Intelligence Stay protected and informed with Risilio — the wildfire awareness and property-risk app designed specifically for homeowners. Risilio delivers real-time insights into wildfire activity and forecasted impact in your area, helping you take timely action to protect your home and family. Whether you’re traveling or at home, Risilio keeps you connected to the latest wildfire intelligence that matters most to you. Key Features: • Active wildfire data and forecasted progression near your property • Personalized alerts for evolving threats in your area • Easy-to-read insights on fire proximity, direction, and potential impact • Interactive map view for situational awareness and preparation Built by wildfire and insurance-risk experts, Risilio empowers homeowners with the same intelligence used by professionals — simplified for personal protection and peace of mind.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Risilio at none against KTTC First Alert Weather's shown. Risilio also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). KTTC First Alert Weather's advantage is ratings volume (4.2K vs 3). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Risilio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KTTC First Alert Weather has 4.2K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
KTTC First Alert Weather ships an update every 2 months, Risilio every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KTTC First Alert Weather | Risilio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (4.2K ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 43.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4.2K — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 252 MB | 93 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gray Television Group, Inc. | Overwatch |
Customer experience
KTTC First Alert Weather
Risilio
Bugs and requests
KTTC First Alert Weather
Reported bugs
3 issues- Radar not working during storms
- App not opening on iPad with latest OS
- Alerts delayed by 5 minutes
Requested features
4 requests- Add school closings and delays
- Improve radar and map features
- Faster updates during severe weather
- Landscape mode support for iPad
Risilio
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
KTTC First Alert Weather
No in-app purchases
Risilio
No in-app purchases
Questions
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