Best National Weather Channel Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

Out of 249+ national weather channel apps on iOS, 20 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top National Weather Channel Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1The Weather Channel - RadarThe Weather Channel - RadarFree4.8★ (6.1M)YesYesOct 2026
2National WeatherNational WeatherFree4.5★ (7.6K)YesYesOct 2026
3WeatherWeatherFree4.8★ (1.8M)NoNoOct 2026
4Weather ..Weather ..Free4.5★ (21K)NoNoOct 2026
5ABC13 Houston News & WeatherABC13 Houston News & WeatherFree4.7★ (49K)YesNoOct 2026
6FOX 8 WeatherFOX 8 WeatherFree4.8★ (18K)YesNoOct 2026
7WSB-TV WeatherWSB-TV WeatherFree4.8★ (47K)YesNoOct 2026
8KAIT Region 8 WeatherKAIT Region 8 WeatherFree4.8★ (17K)YesNoOct 2026

Top Picks for National Weather Channel

The Weather Channel - Radar#1

The Weather Channel - Radar by The Weather Channel Interactive

Storm Alerts, Lightning, Rain
Editor's Choice
☀️ Weather
4.8😞(6.1M 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😐(7.6K 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
Weather#3

Weather by Apple Inc.

Worth Considering
☀️ Weather
4.8😐(1.8M ratings)
Free
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Get detailed weather forecasts, including hourly and 10-day outlooks for temperature, precipitation, and wind. Explore weather patterns with interactive maps and receive timely alerts for severe conditions. Track air quality, sun and moon cycles, and historical trends to plan ahead.

What We Love

  • 🌟 Beautiful and modern design
  • 📊 Detailed weather information
  • 🌍 Global weather coverage
  • 🔍 Helpful weather alerts

Room to Improve

  • ❌ Inaccurate weather forecasts
  • ⏱️ Slow to update weather data
  • 🌧️ Inconsistent rain/snow predictions
  • 🤔 Confusing user interface

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FAQ about National Weather Channel

What are the best national weather channel apps for iPhone?
The Weather Channel - Radar tops our national weather channel 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 channel 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 249+ national weather channel apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.