Best Live Weather News Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated September 2026

The Weather Channel is the household name in live weather news, but it's far from the only option. We track 249+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top Live Weather News Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1The Weather Channel - RadarThe Weather Channel - RadarFree4.8★ (6M)YesYesSep 2026
2FOX LOCAL: Live News & WeatherFOX LOCAL: Live News & WeatherFree4.7★ (17K)YesNoSep 2026
3News4Jax Weather AuthorityNews4Jax Weather AuthorityFree4.7★ (24K)YesNoSep 2026
4FOX Weather: Daily ForecastsFOX Weather: Daily ForecastsFree4.8★ (368K)YesYesSep 2026
5ABC7 Chicago News & WeatherABC7 Chicago News & WeatherFree4.7★ (29K)YesNoSep 2026
6ABC13 Houston News & WeatherABC13 Houston News & WeatherFree4.7★ (49K)YesNoSep 2026
7ABC7 Los AngelesABC7 Los AngelesFree4.7★ (39K)YesNoSep 2026
8WSB-TV WeatherWSB-TV WeatherFree4.8★ (47K)YesNoSep 2026

Top Picks for Live Weather News

The Weather Channel - Radar#1

The Weather Channel - Radar by The Weather Channel Interactive

Storm Alerts, Lightning, Rain
Editor's Choice
☀️ Weather
4.8😞(6M ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#1in Weather
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Get accurate daily and hourly weather forecasts, including severe storm alerts and air quality index. Plan up to 15 days in advance with personalized weather tracking and live radar maps.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate weather forecasts
  • 📊 Detailed weather information
  • 🌤️ Helpful weather videos
  • 🌍 Weather for multiple locations

Room to Improve

  • 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find information
  • 🕰️ Slow app performance and loading times
  • 💸 Excessive ads and push for premium subscription
  • 🔴 Inaccurate weather alerts and forecasts
FOX LOCAL: Live News & Weather#2

FOX LOCAL: Live News & Weather by Fox Television Stations, Inc.

Local News and Weather Alerts
Strong Contender
📡 News
4.7😐(17K ratings)
FreeAds
#21in News
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Access live local news, breaking alerts, and weather updates from your city's FOX station. Stream 24/7 news coverage, traffic, politics, sports, and more, all tailored to your community. Stay informed about local events and weather anytime, anywhere.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Smooth live-streaming experience
  • 👍 Easy to navigate and find content
  • 🌟 Great for local news and sports
  • 💡 Ability to watch different local Fox stations

Room to Improve

  • 🚫 Lack of landscape mode on iPad
  • 🔀 Repetitive and outdated content
  • 🔍 No search or traffic reporting features
  • 🔒 Accessibility issues for VoiceOver users
News4Jax Weather Authority#3

News4Jax Weather Authority by Graham Media Group, Inc

From WJXT and News4Jax (N4J)
Worth Considering
☀️ Weather
4.7😞(24K ratings)
FreeAds
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Get real-time weather updates, interactive radar maps, and detailed forecasts for up to 16 locations. Receive customizable alerts for severe weather events and share community photos and videos.

What We Love

  • ⭐ Awesome accuracy
  • ⭐ Consistent accuracy
  • ⭐ Minute-by-minute weather with brilliant UI
  • ⭐ Reliable for planning outdoor activities

Room to Improve

  • 😞 New update ruined the app
  • 😞 Radar is horrible, more like animation than reality
  • 😞 Overcrowded, broken, and ad-stuffed
  • 😞 Notifications take you to a blank alerts page
  • 😞 Loud commercials blare longer than notifications
  • 😞 Crashes after latest update

More Live Weather News apps to explore

FAQ about Live Weather News

What are the best live weather news apps for iPhone?
The Weather Channel - Radar tops our live weather news apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 6M App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top live weather news apps we rank are free to download, including The Weather Channel - Radar and FOX LOCAL: Live News & Weather.
The Weather Channel - Radar shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 249+ live weather news apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app provides accurate daily and hourly weather forecasts, including up to 15 days in advance. It features live Doppler radar maps, storm watch, and storm tracker to warn you of severe weather. You can also monitor the air quality index and personalize weather alerts.
Key features include daily/hourly forecasts, 15-day advance forecasts, live radar maps, severe weather alerts, air quality index forecasts, and personalized weather tracking for UV index, pollen count, and humidity.