Best National Weather Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated September 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 September 2026.

Compare top National Weather Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1The Weather Channel - RadarThe Weather Channel - RadarFree4.8★ (6M)YesYesSep 2026
2National WeatherNational WeatherFree4.5★ (7.5K)YesYesSep 2026
3National Weather Forecast DataNational Weather Forecast DataFree4.6★ (12K)NoYesSep 2026
4WeatherWeatherFree4.8★ (1.8M)NoNoSep 2026
5AccuWeather: Weather ForecastAccuWeather: Weather ForecastFree4.6★ (1.5M)YesYesSep 2026
6Yahoo Weather: Daily ForecastsYahoo Weather: Daily ForecastsFree4.7★ (191K)YesNoSep 2026
7weather:live weather & radarweather:live weather & radarFree1.0★ (2)YesNoJul 2026
8Local Weather Radar & ForecastLocal Weather Radar & ForecastFree4.6★ (34K)YesNoSep 2026

Top Picks for National Weather

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
National Weather#2

National Weather by Mende App Inc.

Accurate NOAA Weather and Rain
Strong Contender
☀️ Weather
4.5😐(7.5K 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
National Weather Forecast Data#3

National Weather Forecast Data by LW Brands, LLC

NOAA Weather Point Forecast
Worth Considering
☀️ Weather
4.6😊(12K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Access detailed weather forecasts from NOAA by tapping on a map. View 7-day forecasts, including summaries, wind, snow, and severe weather. Explore national weather service discussions and data from over 40,000 stations.

What We Love

  • ⭐ Excellent weather app
  • 🌟 Accurate forecasts and data
  • 📊 Detailed weather information
  • 🔍 Comprehensive NOAA data
  • 🌐 Covers wide geographic areas
  • 🤖 Responsive developer support

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Paid features required for full functionality
  • 🗺️ Slow map/radar loading
  • 🧭 Incorrect location data for some users
  • 🔍 Navigation/UI could be more user-friendly

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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 September 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 6M 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 September 2026.
We track 250+ national weather 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.

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