MDSS vs FOX 11 Weather
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MDSS
This app provides mobile access to winter maintenance decision support for transportation agencies. It offers route-specific recommendations, weather and pavement forecasts, and observational data. Access is restricted to preauthorized users.
- Route-specific winter maintenance recommendations
- Weather and pavement forecasts
- FAA/NWS and RWIS observations
- Weather maps
- Camera images
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The MDSS app is a mobile application for the Pooled Fund Study Maintenance Decision Support System (MDSS). It is designed to provide mobile access to information that supports transportation winter maintenance decision making, including route-specific winter maintenance recommendations, weather and pavement forecasts, and observational data to include FAA/NWS and RWIS observations, weather maps, and camera images. Account access is required. Organizations can subscribe to the MDSS service through DTN to enable access for their personnel. Contact DTN for subscription information.
FOX 11 Weather
Get accurate, localized weather forecasts and severe weather alerts for Northeast Wisconsin and nationwide. Track storms with interactive radar and receive personalized notifications to stay informed and safe.
- Live interactive radar with layering options
- Severe weather alerts with audio cues
- Accurate hour-by-hour forecasts
- Video forecasts from weather team
- Current conditions nationwide
- Customizable location tracking
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Never let the weather catch you by surprise again. FOX 11's trusted Severe Weather Team delivers Northeast Wisconsin's most accurate hour-by-hour forecast for the next day and for the week ahead. Unlike other weather apps, you'll get a local forecast that is customized for you. Download the FOX 11 Weather app for fast, accurate local and national weather at your fingertips. With its personal alert notifications, you'll know when significant weather is heading your way and when to take cover. While traveling, rely on FOX 11 Weather to get real-time weather forecasts, interactive radar and current conditions for anywhere in the U.S. The FOX 11 Weather app utilizes the most advanced radar maps, weather and digital technology available. With its easy-to-use interactive radar, you can take control and see where the storm is now and where it is tracking. Then, set customized alerts to keep you and your family informed and safe. Features: - Live interactive radar with many layering options lets you track the storms around you - Alerts for severe weather go to your home screen and cue an audio alert - The most accurate hour-by-hour forecast for the next day and week ahead for Northeast Wisconsin - The latest video forecast from the FOX 11 Severe Weather Team - Current weather conditions for Green Bay, Northeast Wisconsin, and anywhere in the United States - Share the weather conditions via text message, email, Facebook, Twitter or our Report It feature - You can set multiple custom locations to track forecasts, alerts, radar, and more
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: FOX 11 Weather at 4.7 against MDSS's 2.6. FOX 11 Weather also leads on ratings volume (8.5K vs 20) and review sentiment (30% vs 11%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
FOX 11 Weather holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FOX 11 Weather has 8.5K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of MDSS's written reviews are positive against 30% of FOX 11 Weather's.
MDSS ships an update monthly, FOX 11 Weather every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MDSS | FOX 11 Weather |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (20 ratings) | 4.7 (8.5K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 11.1% of reviews | 30.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 20 | 8.5K — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 81 MB | 237 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DTN, LLC | Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc |
Customer experience
MDSS
FOX 11 Weather
Bugs and requests
MDSS
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
FOX 11 Weather
Reported bugs
3 issues- App frequently crashes or freezes
- Weather information is often inaccurate or outdated
- Radar and mapping features are slow to load
Requested features
3 requests- Add a share or forward option to warn loved ones
- Improve app stability and performance
- Enhance radar and mapping accuracy
In-app purchases
MDSS
No in-app purchases
FOX 11 Weather
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is MDSS free?
Is FOX 11 Weather free?
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Do MDSS or FOX 11 Weather have ads?
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