Best National Weather Service Radio Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated August 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our national weather service radio list covers 250+ iPhone apps updated through August 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top National Weather Service Radio Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1NOAA Local Weather RadioNOAA Local Weather RadioFree4.8★ (22)NoYesAug 2026
2NOAA Weather Radio PlusNOAA Weather Radio PlusFree1.7★ (142)YesNoAug 2026
3NOAA Weather RadioNOAA Weather Radio$4.994.3★ (9.6K)NoYesAug 2026
4Clime: NOAA Weather Radar LiveClime: NOAA Weather Radar LiveFree4.5★ (1M)YesYesAug 2026
5NWS WeatherNWS WeatherFreeNoNoAug 2026
65-0 Radio Pro Police Scanner5-0 Radio Pro Police ScannerFree4.6★ (88K)YesYesAug 2026
7VC ScannerVC ScannerFreeNoNoJul 2026
8Instant NOAA Radios EliteInstant NOAA Radios Elite$1.991.6★ (5)NoNoAug 2026

Top Picks for National Weather Service Radio

NOAA Local Weather Radio#1

NOAA Local Weather Radio by Alchemic Apps LLC

Local Broadcast from NOAA Data
Editor's Choice
☀️ Weather
4.8(22 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Experience a simulated weather radio broadcast tailored to your exact location. Get hyper-local forecasts updated constantly, with detailed outlooks for hazardous weather and additional listening options.

NOAA Weather Radio Plus#2

NOAA Weather Radio Plus by corey hoggard

Strong Contender
☀️ Weather
1.7😞(142 ratings)
FreeAds
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Access over 140 live NOAA radio stations across the United States. Enjoy high-quality audio feeds with complete control over station selection and listening duration.

What We Love

  • ✅ Simple and straightforward interface
  • 📻 Functional NOAA weather radio streaming
  • 🆓 Free access to weather alerts
  • ⚡ Quick audio playback when working

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 App frequently fails to load or play audio
  • 📍 Severely incomplete station coverage by state
  • 🔊 No audio output despite clicking play button
NOAA Weather Radio#3

NOAA Weather Radio by Christopher Coudriet

NOAA Alerts, Radar & Forecasts
Worth Considering
☀️ Weather
4.3😐(9.6K ratings)
$4.99In-App Purchases
#9in Weather
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Access live NOAA Weather Radio broadcasts with rewind and replay functionality. Receive critical weather alerts, forecasts, and current conditions for your location or chosen stations. Features include radar maps, lightning detection, and sharing capabilities.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Convenient weather radio on phone
  • 🔒 Trustworthy NOAA data source
  • 👍 Customizable alerts and notifications
  • 👍 Detailed weather information

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable radio station connections
  • 🐛 Offline stations not working
  • 🐛 Alerts and notifications not working for some users

More National Weather Service Radio apps to explore

4
Clime: NOAA Weather Radar Live
Clime: NOAA Weather Radar Live
Clime: NOAA Weather Radar Live
Tornado, Rain & Storm Alerts
Free

Get real-time radar, severe weather alerts, and accurate forecasts. This app provides detailed weather information, including precipitation, temperature, and wind, to help you stay informed and safe from approaching storms.

Real-time radar imagesSevere weather alertsPrecipitation forecast
☀️ Weather
(1M)
free with in-app purchases
5
NWS Weather
NWS Weather
NWS Weather
Radar, Forecast, and More!
Free
☀️ Weather
(0)
6
5-0 Radio Pro Police Scanner
5-0 Radio Pro Police Scanner
5-0 Radio Pro Police Scanner
Fire, EMS, ATC, Train & CB/Ham
Free

Access over 50,000 live audio feeds from police, fire, EMS, air traffic, and more. Stay informed about local and global events with real-time updates, recordings, and live chat features.

Live audio feedsRecord and share audioLive captions
📡 News
(88K)
free with in-app purchases
7
VC Scanner
VC Scanner
VC Scanner
Public Safety
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
8
Instant NOAA Radios Elite
Instant NOAA Radios Elite
Instant NOAA Radios Elite
by Jufen Chang
$1.99

Listen to live NOAA radio broadcasts for the latest weather updates. Access a comprehensive list of stations, each identified by name, city, and state. This app is part of a universal purchase, allowing access on multiple Apple devices.

Live NOAA radio broadcastsWeather information updatesStation list with name, city, state
☀️ Weather
(5)
paid
9
Instant NOAA Radios Lite
Instant NOAA Radios Lite
Instant NOAA Radios Lite
by Jufen Chang
Free

Listen to the latest weather information with NOAA radio stations. Browse stations by city and state to find local forecasts and updates.

NOAA radio station streamingBrowse stations by city and stateReal-time weather information
☀️ Weather
(26)
free
10
Police Scanner Free
Police Scanner Free
Police Scanner Free
by AZAT TEKCE
Free

Listen to live police and radio scanner feeds from around the world. Access real-time audio streams from public safety and broadcast sources directly on your device.

Listen to police scannersAccess radio scannersGlobal scanner feeds
🎬 Entertainment
(59)
free
11
Yahoo Weather: Daily Forecasts
Yahoo Weather: Daily Forecasts
Yahoo Weather: Daily Forecasts
Hourly radar, live alerts
Free

Get accurate local weather forecasts and alerts, including detailed temperature tracking, snow predictions, and severe weather warnings. Visualize weather patterns with interactive radar and maps, and plan travel with global forecasts for up to 20 cities. Enjoy a beautiful, immersive interface with stunning photography and animated weather modules.

Winter storm trackingSevere weather alerts10-day forecasts
☀️ Weather
(191K)
free with in-app purchases
12
93.9 The Duck.
93.9 The Duck.
93.9 The Duck.
by Peter Bowman
Free
🎬 Entertainment
(0)
13
Local Weather Radar & Forecast
Local Weather Radar & Forecast
Local Weather Radar & Forecast
Storm Warning & Tracker Alerts
Free

Get real-time local weather updates, including breaking news and traffic information for the USA and worldwide. Features include Doppler radar, hourly forecasts, hurricane tracking, and live transit alerts. Stay informed with weather station capabilities right in your pocket.

Local forecast and conditionsSatellite maps and Doppler radarHourly temperature timeline
☀️ Weather
(34K)
ad-supported
14
Scanner Pro・Scan PDF Documents
Scanner Pro・Scan PDF Documents
Scanner Pro・Scan PDF Documents
Photo, Doc, Image Converter・ID
Free

Transform your device into a powerful scanner for documents, receipts, and IDs. Convert images to PDFs, organize your files with smart features, and share them easily. Includes OCR and QR code scanning for enhanced productivity.

High-quality document scanningConvert to PDFOCR and full-text search
💼 Business
(334K)
free with in-app purchases
15
scanrad.io
scanrad.io
scanrad.io
Live & recorded scanner audio
Free

Access live and recorded public-safety, marine, and railroad radio transmissions from a global network. Browse by activity, decoded paging tones, or save your favorite channels for quick access. Listen in the background with lock screen controls.

Live and recorded audio playbackBrowse by decoded paging tonesBrowse by recent transmissions and activity heatmap
📡 News
(5)
free
16
WHIZ Fox5 Weather
WHIZ Fox5 Weather
WHIZ Fox5 Weather
by Marquee Broadcasting INC
Free
☀️ Weather
(0)
17
479WX
479WX
479WX
Join the NWA weather nerd grid
Free

This app provides a local weather grid for Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley, featuring live radar, active alerts, and community storm reports. It offers a map-first experience to track changing skies, watch live severe weather coverage, and share observations with others.

Live interactive radar for local storm trackingSevere weather alerts, watches, and warningsCommunity storm reports with media
☀️ Weather
(1)
free
18
KBJM Radio
KBJM Radio
KBJM Radio
by Media Associates, Inc
Free

Listen to a South Dakota radio station broadcasting local, regional, and world news, country music, classic hits, and sports. Features include religious programming, agricultural updates, and severe weather alerts.

Local, regional, and world newsCountry and classic hits musicLive sports broadcasts
🎬 Entertainment
(1)
ad-supported
19
Severe Weather Guardian
Severe Weather Guardian
Severe Weather Guardian
weather outlooks/alerts
Free

This app provides accessible live radar, official weather alerts, and plain-language storm intelligence. It helps users understand severe weather events with clear radar context and saved alert locations for critical weather. Features include forecasts, tropical tracking, and NOAA Weather Radio streams.

Accessible Live Radar with VoiceOver supportOfficial weather alerts and saved locationsPlain-language storm intelligence
☀️ Weather
(7)
freemium
20
Simply The Weather
Simply The Weather
Simply The Weather
No Ads, Simply The Weather!
Free

Get current weather conditions, forecasts, and alerts for any U.S. location. This app provides data from the National Weather Service and does not track users or display advertisements.

Current weather conditionsFuture forecastsWeather alerts
☀️ Weather
(1)
free

FAQ about National Weather Service Radio

What are the best national weather service radio apps for iPhone?
NOAA Local Weather Radio tops our national weather service radio apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 22 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top national weather service radio apps we rank are free to download, including NOAA Local Weather Radio and NOAA Weather Radio Plus.
NOAA Local Weather Radio has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 250+ national weather service radio apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
NOAA Local Weather Radio provides a simulated weather radio broadcast customized to your location in the United States. It offers hyper-local forecasts updated constantly with a resolution of less than 2 miles.
There are two supporter subscription plans: Semiannual Supporter for $3.99 every 6 months and Annual Supporter for $19.99 per year, which includes a 1-month free trial.