Weather Authority vs Weather View +
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Weather Authority
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.
- Customizable weather settings
- Multiple location support
- Weather alerts
- Interactive live radar
- Future doppler maps
- Video forecasts
- Hurricane section
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The Weather Authority app allows your custom settings to find the latest and most accurate weather for any location you choose. You can select as many locations and activate weather alerts for those areas. Live in Miami but have family in New York? Get immediate weather information for both. Powered by the meteorologists at WPLG Local 10, The interactive Weather Authority App includes: • Separated card sections for easy viewing • Customizable Interactive Live Radar • Up to 24 hours future doppler on map • Localized box alerts on map • Customizable overlays and map views • Video forecast three times a day • Add weather for multiple locations • New dedicated hurricane section The Weather Authority App, keeping you and your family safe and prepared, and the best part, it’s FREE!
Weather View +
This free weather application provides real-time forecasts and detailed reports powered by the US National Weather Service. It offers hourly updates, rain and snow predictions, and up-to-date conditions to help you plan your day.
- Real-time forecasts
- Hourly updates
- Rain and snow predictions
- Detailed weather reports
- US National Weather Service data
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WeatherView+ - The Best Free Local Weather App Stay ahead of the weather with WeatherView+, the ultimate free weather app powered by the US National Weather Service (NWS). Get real-time forecasts, temperature updates, and detailed reports from weather.gov to keep you informed. Whether you need a local weather app or a live weather app, WeatherView+ has you covered. Unlike boring weather apps, WeatherView+ makes tracking the forecast easy and engaging. Get hourly updates, check for rain or snow, and plan your day with accurate data. As one of the top weather tracking apps, it delivers the most up-to-date conditions straight from NOAA weather sources. Looking for free weather apps? WeatherView+ is a free weather app for iPhone and one of the best weather apps for iPad free. Whether you're checking local weather or monitoring national trends, this app provides everything you need. Download the weather app free today and experience the difference of a truly reliable NOAA weather free app!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Weather View + at none against Weather Authority's shown. Weather View + also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Weather Authority's advantage is ratings volume (14K vs 1). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Weather View + holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Weather Authority has 14K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Weather Authority ships an update every 3 months, Weather View + fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Weather Authority | Weather View + |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (14K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 56.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 14K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 234 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | WPLG, Inc | AtlasCode LLC |
Customer experience
Weather Authority
Weather View +
Bugs and requests
Weather Authority
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashing issues
- Radar not loading properly
- Incorrect weather information
Requested features
5 requests- Larger icons and text
- Customizable colors and themes
- Accessibility options
- Stable widget
- Apple Watch integration
Weather View +
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Weather Authority
No in-app purchases
Weather View +
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Weather Authority free?
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