Comparison

Undercast Weather Aether vs NOAA Weather Radar Live Map .

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

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Undercast Weather Aether

Features
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UndercastWeather Aether delivers National Weather Service forecasts alongside on-device, model-enhanced predictions you can compare side by side. The idea is simple: you should be able to see the official forecast AND a smarter interpretation of it — without giving up your privacy. WHAT MAKES UNDERCAST DIFFERENT • Dual-mode forecasts — switch between raw NWS data and Aether-enhanced predictions with a tap • On-device learning — Aether refines its forecasts using local signals; nothing leaves your device • Severe weather Live Activities — Tornado, Thunderstorm, Flood, and other warnings appear on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island the moment they're issued, with hazard-specific icons • Astronomical data — sunrise, sunset, moon phase, and twilight times sourced from the U.S. Naval Observatory • Searchable — find any U.S. location by ZIP code, city, or state, no location sharing required BUILT FOR APPLE PLATFORMS Native experiences on Mac, iPhone, and iPad — with a Home Screen widget for at-a-glance conditions. ONGOING UPDATES UndercastWeather regularly updates Aether to improve accuracy, performance, and features. PRIVACY FIRST Aether's learning happens on device. Your trained data never leaves your devices — with optional iCloud sync, it moves only between your Apple devices through your private iCloud account. You don't need to share your location to use the app, and we don't collect telemetry on your forecast usage. Our apps do not use third-party analytics, advertising SDKs, tracking SDKs, data brokers, or third-party service connections. We encourage every user to turn on Apple’s App Privacy Report to see this for themselves. To enable App Privacy Report on iPhone or iPad, open Settings > Privacy & Security > App Privacy Report > Turn On App Privacy Report. After you use the app for a while, iOS will show the network domains contacted by the app. For our apps, expected network activity should be limited to Apple-operated services needed for normal App Store, iCloud, device, or system functionality. In our weather app, you may also see direct connections to official weather or environmental data sources, such as NOAA, EPA, or similar public data originators used to provide the requested forecast, alert, air-quality, or environmental information. We believe privacy claims should be inspectable, not merely promised. NOTE Only locations within the United States are supported, as Aether is trained (on device) on data sourced by you from the National Weather Service.

About

NOAA Weather Radar Live Map .

Explore detailed weather conditions with live radar maps, animated wind layers, and long-range forecasts. Track storms, view air quality, UV index, and moon phases. Customize your experience with flexible units and multiple languages.

Highlights
  • Interactive weather radar maps
  • Animated wind and precipitation layers
  • Long-range forecast timeline
  • Lightning and storm tracking
  • Up to 14-day forecasts
  • Customizable map and unit settings
  • Multiple language support
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The FREE Weather Radar gives you a beautiful and powerful way to explore the weather around you — from live radar maps and animated wind layers to detailed forecasts, storm tracking, air quality, UV index, moon phases, and more. Designed for users who want more than a simple weather screen, Weather Radar helps you understand what is happening now, what is coming next, and how conditions may change over the days ahead. Explore interactive weather maps with multiple visual layers, including temperature, basic rain, advanced precipitation, snow depth, and animated wind. Use the forecast timeline to watch weather patterns move across the map and plan ahead with a clearer view of upcoming conditions. Track lightning and storms directly on the map. For supported storm systems, you can view detailed forecast information, projected paths, timeline data, and vivid map visuals that make storm movement easier to follow and understand. Choose any location on the map to get a detailed forecast for up to 14 days. View hourly and daily weather information with clear, dynamic charts for temperature, wind speed, humidity, pressure, AQI, UVI, and more. You can also check sunrise and sunset times, moon phase information, and multi-day hourly forecasts to better plan your day, trip, or outdoor activities. Search for places, save your favorite locations, and monitor weather conditions right from the map. Whether you are checking the weather at home, planning a weekend trip, watching storm activity, or comparing conditions across different places, Weather Radar keeps everything easy to access. Customize the app to match the way you use weather data. Adjust measurement units for temperature, wind speed, distance, length, and other values. Fine-tune map settings, visual effects, and display options for a more comfortable and personalized weather experience. Weather Radar also supports multiple languages, making it easier for users around the world to follow weather conditions in the language they prefer. Key Features: • Interactive weather radar maps • Temperature, rain, advanced precipitation, snow depth, and animated wind layers • Long-range forecast timeline on the map • Lightning and storm tracking • Detailed storm forecast paths with visual map timeline • Up to 14-day forecast for selected locations • Hourly and multi-day weather forecast • AQI, UVI, temperature, wind, humidity, and pressure details • Dynamic weather charts • Sunrise and sunset times • Moon phase information • Search and save favorite locations • Customizable map settings and visual effects • Flexible unit settings for temperature, wind, distance, and more • Multiple language support Weather Radar is built to help you see the weather clearly, follow changing conditions, and make better decisions every day.

Screenshots

Undercast Weather Aether4 screens
NOAA Weather Radar Live Map .4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: NOAA Weather Radar Live Map . at Free against Undercast Weather Aether's $9.99. NOAA Weather Radar Live Map . also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Undercast Weather Aether's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, in-app purchases 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

NOAA Weather Radar Live Map . is free to download; Undercast Weather Aether costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Undercast Weather Aether versus NOAA Weather Radar Live Map .: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUndercast Weather AetherNOAA Weather Radar Live Map .
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating—4.3 (113 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—113 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNope Dragon LCTERMUX LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

In-app purchases

None

Undercast Weather Aether

No in-app purchases

None

NOAA Weather Radar Live Map .

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Undercast Weather Aether free?
Undercast Weather Aether costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is NOAA Weather Radar Live Map . free?
NOAA Weather Radar Live Map . is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Undercast Weather Aether or NOAA Weather Radar Live Map . have ads?
NOAA Weather Radar Live Map . shows ads; Undercast Weather Aether does not.
Which is updated more often, Undercast Weather Aether or NOAA Weather Radar Live Map .?
Undercast Weather Aether ships an update weekly, and NOAA Weather Radar Live Map . weekly. Most recently, Undercast Weather Aether was updated on November 5, 2026 and NOAA Weather Radar Live Map . on November 5, 2026.

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