Best National Weather Channel Apps

242+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated July 2026

Out of 242+ 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 (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1The Weather Channel - RadarThe Weather Channel - RadarFree4.8★ (6M)YesYesSep 2026
2National WeatherNational WeatherFree4.5★ (7.5K)YesYesSep 2026
3WeatherBug: Weather ForecastWeatherBug: Weather ForecastFree4.8★ (2.2M)YesYesSep 2026
4Weather ..Weather ..Free4.5★ (21K)NoNoSep 2026
5Clime: NOAA Weather Radar LiveClime: NOAA Weather Radar LiveFree4.5★ (1M)YesYesSep 2026
6Weather ۬Weather ۬Free4.5★ (272K)YesYesSep 2026
7FOX Weather: Daily ForecastsFOX Weather: Daily ForecastsFree4.8★ (368K)YesYesSep 2026
8Weather Radar - NOAA ChannelWeather Radar - NOAA ChannelFree4.6★ (251K)YesYesSep 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😞(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
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
#2in Weather
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Get accurate, real-time weather forecasts and severe storm alerts powered by a global professional weather network. Visualize conditions with interactive maps, track lightning, and stay informed about pollen, air quality, and more.

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

More National Weather Channel apps to explore

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 July 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 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 July 2026.
We track 242+ national weather channel apps on the iOS App Store as of July 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.