Best National Weather Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

The best national weather apps on iPhone average 4.5★ across 250+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated October 2026.

Compare top National Weather Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1The Weather Channel - RadarThe Weather Channel - RadarFree4.8★ (6.1M)YesYesNov 2026
2National WeatherNational WeatherFree4.5★ (7.6K)YesYesNov 2026
3WeatherBug: Weather ForecastWeatherBug: Weather ForecastFree4.8★ (2.2M)YesYesNov 2026
4National Weather Forecast DataNational Weather Forecast DataFree4.6★ (12K)NoYesNov 2026
5WeatherWeatherFree4.8★ (1.9M)NoNoNov 2026
6Yahoo Weather: Daily ForecastsYahoo Weather: Daily ForecastsFree4.7★ (191K)YesNoNov 2026
7AccuWeather: Weather ForecastAccuWeather: Weather ForecastFree4.6★ (1.5M)YesYesNov 2026
8National Weather AssociationNational Weather AssociationFree5.0★ (3)NoNoOct 2026

Top Picks for National Weather

The Weather Channel - Radar#1

The Weather Channel - Radar by The Weather Channel Interactive

Live Radar: Snow, Storm Alerts
Editor's Choice
☀️ Weather
4.8😞(6.1M ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#1in Weather
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Get detailed weather forecasts, live radar maps, and severe weather alerts. Personalize your experience with tracking for UV index, pollen, and more. Plan ahead with up to 15-day forecasts and winter storm warnings.

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
National Weather#2

National Weather by Mende App Inc.

Accurate NOAA Weather and Rain
Strong Contender
☀️ Weather
4.5😐(7.6K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Access highly accurate local weather forecasts, radar, and satellite imagery. Receive rain alerts, view detailed weather charts, and get sunrise/sunset times. This app provides comprehensive weather data for the United States.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Comprehensive weather information
  • 👍 Accurate forecasts
  • 📊 Detailed charts and graphs
  • 🌍 Covers wide range of locations

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 🔍 Difficulty finding/removing locations
  • 📱 Suboptimal layout and font size on mobile
  • 💰 Ads even after paid upgrades
WeatherBug: Weather Forecast#3

WeatherBug: Weather Forecast by WeatherBug

Live Local Radar, Storm Alerts
Worth Considering
☀️ Weather
4.8😊(2.2M ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#5in Weather
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Get real-time local weather, severe storm alerts, and detailed forecasts. Track lightning, pollen, UV exposure, and air quality with interactive maps and customizable widgets. Plan your day with confidence, knowing what to expect from the weather.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate weather forecasts
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • ⚡️ Reliable lightning and storm tracking
  • 📍 Customizable location settings
  • 🌤️ Detailed weather information (humidity, UV, air quality)

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent data updates
  • 🔋 Battery drain issues
  • 🤔 Contradictory weather information between hourly and daily forecasts
  • 🗺️ Inaccurate radar and location mapping in some areas
  • 💤 Slow app loading times

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FAQ about National Weather

What are the best national weather apps for iPhone?
The Weather Channel - Radar tops our national weather apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 6.1M App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top national weather apps we rank are free to download, including The Weather Channel - Radar and National Weather.
The Weather Channel - Radar shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 250+ national weather apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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