Best Weather Station App

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated September 2026

The Weather Channel is the household name in weather station app, but it's far from the only option. We track 250+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top Weather Station App (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1The Weather Channel - RadarThe Weather Channel - RadarFree4.8★ (6M)YesYesSep 2026
2Backyard Weather StationBackyard Weather StationFreeNoNoSep 2026
3PWS MonitorPWS MonitorFree4.7★ (718)YesYesSep 2026
4Ambient Weather NetworkAmbient Weather NetworkFree4.6★ (13K)NoYesSep 2026
5Weather Underground: Local MapWeather Underground: Local MapFree3.9★ (32K)YesYesSep 2026
6WeatherWeatherFree4.8★ (1.6M)NoNoSep 2026
7PWS weather station monitorPWS weather station monitorFree4.3★ (191)NoYesSep 2026
8WhatWeather Weather StationWhatWeather Weather StationFree4.7★ (3)NoYesSep 2026

Top Picks for Weather Station App

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
PWS Monitor#3

PWS Monitor by Matt Brady

Personal Weather Station
Worth Considering
☀️ Weather
4.7😊(718 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Access real-time weather data from a vast network of personal weather stations worldwide. View current conditions, historical data, and detailed charts for temperature, wind, rain, and more. Easily find stations near you or search globally and save your favorites.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Useful weather data
  • 🚀 Quick access to station data
  • 👍 Intuitive interface
  • 👍 Customizable units
  • 👍 Ability to monitor multiple stations

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Data lags or drops out
  • 💡 Lack of historical data
  • 💡 No option to remove ads
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs

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FAQ about Weather Station App

What is the best weather station app for iPhone?
The Weather Channel - Radar tops our weather station app 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 weather station app we rank are free to download, including The Weather Channel - Radar and Backyard Weather Station.
The Weather Channel - Radar shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 250+ weather station app 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.