Best Weather Radio Alert Apps

238+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated October 2026

Out of 238+ weather radio alert apps on iOS, 19 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 Weather Radio Alert Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1NOAA Weather RadioNOAA Weather Radio$4.994.3★ (9.7K)NoYesOct 2026
2First Alert WeatherFirst Alert WeatherFree4.7★ (19K)YesNoOct 2026
3First Alert 4 WeatherFirst Alert 4 WeatherFree4.7★ (25K)YesNoOct 2026
4WBRC First Alert WeatherWBRC First Alert WeatherFree4.8★ (29K)YesNoOct 2026
5WMC5 First Alert WeatherWMC5 First Alert WeatherFree4.7★ (16K)YesNoOct 2026
6WALB First Alert WeatherWALB First Alert WeatherFree4.7★ (10K)YesNoOct 2026
7WWBT First Alert WeatherWWBT First Alert WeatherFree4.7★ (22K)YesNoOct 2026
8First Alert 6 Weather WOWTFirst Alert 6 Weather WOWTFree4.7★ (5.7K)YesNoOct 2026

Top Picks for Weather Radio Alert

NOAA Weather Radio#1

NOAA Weather Radio by Christopher Coudriet

NOAA Alerts, Radar & Forecasts
Editor's Choice
☀️ Weather
4.3😐(9.7K ratings)
$4.99In-App Purchases
#12in 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
  • 👍 Helpful for travel and outdoor activities

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable radio station connections
  • 🐛 Offline stations not working
  • 🐛 Alerts and notifications not working for some users
  • 🐛 Radar and weather data not always up-to-date
  • 🔋 Concerns about battery drain
4.7😊(19K ratings)
FreeAds
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Get hyper-local weather updates with high-resolution radar and future tracking. Receive current conditions, hourly and daily forecasts, and severe weather alerts directly from the National Weather Service. Save your favorite locations and stay informed with push notifications.

What We Love

  • 👍 Accurate weather forecasts
  • 🚀 Reliable and fast app
  • 💡 Helpful weather videos and news
  • 🔍 Detailed radar and weather data
  • ⭐ Great app overall

Room to Improve

  • 🔍 Radar overlay issues making it hard to see weather
  • 🔍 Inaccurate or lacking weather details (e.g. snow amount)
  • 📢 Too many ads and notifications
  • ⏱️ Slow app performance and loading times
  • 🔍 Radar and weather predictions not matching
4.7😊(25K ratings)
FreeAds
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Get hyper-local weather updates with high-resolution radar and satellite imagery. Receive severe weather alerts and detailed daily/hourly forecasts for your favorite locations or current position.

What We Love

  • 👍 Accurate and reliable weather forecasts
  • 🚀 Real-time weather updates and alerts
  • 💡 Comprehensive weather information in one app
  • 👍 Helpful and knowledgeable weather team
  • 👍 Useful for planning outdoor activities
  • 👍 Convenient access to weather information

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional issues with live stream and video playback
  • 🔍 Difficulty navigating the app or finding certain features
  • 🔔 Too many non-essential notifications
  • 👀 Visibility issues with weather data visualization

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FAQ about Weather Radio Alert

What are the best weather radio alert apps for iPhone?
NOAA Weather Radio tops our weather radio alert apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.3-star average from 9.7K App Store ratings, and it's priced at $4.99.
Yes — 19 of the top weather radio alert apps we rank are free to download, including First Alert Weather and First Alert 4 Weather.
NOAA Weather Radio has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 238+ weather radio alert apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.