# Weather Authority vs ReadyMDC

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ReadyMDC at 100% against Weather Authority's 56%. ReadyMDC also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Weather Authority's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (14K vs 12). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Weather Authority holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Weather Authority has 14K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of Weather Authority's written reviews are positive against 100% of ReadyMDC's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Weather Authority ships an update every 3 months, ReadyMDC every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Weather Authority | ReadyMDC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-authority/id706187032/reviews)** | [4.3 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readymdc/id1382263668/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 56.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 234 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WPLG, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1756378895) | [Miami-Dade County](https://appshunter.io/developer/378130677) |

## What reviewers say

### Weather Authority

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-authority/id706187032)

Get accurate weather forecasts and alerts for any location you choose. This app provides interactive radar, future doppler maps, and localized alerts. Stay informed with video forecasts and a dedicated hurricane section, all for free.

**Highlights:** Customizable weather settings, Multiple location support, Weather alerts, Interactive live radar, Future doppler maps, Video forecasts, Hurricane section

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Great Emotional Support
- 👍 Dependable
- 👍 Weather updates
- 👍 Accurate weather forecast
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Control of app
- 👎 Difficult to read
- 👎 Terrible change
- 👎 Unstable app
- 👎 Disappearing widget

**Reported bugs**

- Crashing issues
- Radar not loading properly
- Incorrect weather information

**Requested features**

- Larger icons and text
- Customizable colors and themes
- Accessibility options
- Stable widget
- Apple Watch integration


### ReadyMDC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readymdc/id1382263668)

Access real-time hurricane information for Miami-Dade County. Features include the official hurricane guide, storm surge zones, evacuation center locations, and emergency bus pickup sites.

**Highlights:** Hurricane Guide, Storm surge zones, Evacuation center locations, Emergency bus pickup sites, Real-time updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Weather Authority free?

Weather Authority is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ReadyMDC free?

ReadyMDC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Weather Authority or ReadyMDC?

Weather Authority is rated higher. Weather Authority averages 4.8 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while ReadyMDC averages 4.3 from 12 ratings.

### Do Weather Authority or ReadyMDC have ads?

Weather Authority shows ads; ReadyMDC does not.

### Which is updated more often, Weather Authority or ReadyMDC?

Weather Authority ships an update every 3 months, and ReadyMDC every 6 months. Most recently, Weather Authority was updated on October 22, 2026 and ReadyMDC on October 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*