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WeatherBug alternatives

WeatherBug users often seek alternatives due to persistent bugs, inaccurate forecasts, and intrusive ads. Many look for more reliable radar, consistent alerts, and better temperature readings.

Why users look for alternatives to WeatherBug

The alternatives

The Weather Channel
4.8★ · 5,927,524 ratings · Free

The Weather Channel app provides detailed hourly, daily, and weekly temperature forecasts, which users appreciate for planning activities and dressing appropriately . It is considered dependable and offers accurate, timely information, especially for severe weather R55. The radar is also noted for being easy to comprehend .

Better for: This app is better for users who prioritize dependable and timely weather information, especially for daily planning and understanding upcoming temperatures R55. However, users should be prepared for frequent and sometimes intrusive ads, which many find make the app nearly unusable R51R53R54.

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Weather
4.8★ · 1,754,956 ratings · Free

The Weather app (Apple Weather) is praised for being organized and easy to use, providing a good overview of weather information . It allows users to search for different places, which is helpful for travel planning R66.

Better for: This app suits users who value a simple, organized interface and need to check weather for various locations, such as for travel R66. However, some users report issues with accuracy, noting it sometimes shows rain when there is none or misses active precipitation R67. Alerts also reportedly do not load for some iPhone users R68.

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AccuWeather
4.6★ · 1,496,258 ratings · Free

AccuWeather offers current information and is generally considered easy to use R80. Many users trust its accuracy and find its forecasting state-of-the-art, especially for adjusting travel plans around storms with its active weather radar .

Better for: AccuWeather is a good fit for users who prioritize accurate, state-of-the-art forecasting and reliable radar for travel or daily adjustments . However, it is heavily criticized for frequent and intrusive ads, which can prevent users from accessing critical information like radar during severe weather R82. Some users also report glitches, crashes, and issues with notifications not sticking R81.

Head-to-head: WeatherBug vs AccuWeather
Clime
4.5★ · 1,046,361 ratings · Free

Clime provides a significant amount of weather data and offers long-range predictions, which some users find helpful for getting a ballpark estimate of future weather R94R95. It is noted for being up-to-date .

Better for: Clime might suit users who appreciate a lot of data and are looking for long-range predictions, even if the accuracy for these is variable R94R95. However, many users find it slow, with blank placeholders appearing for up to a minute, even with a premium subscription . Its accuracy is frequently questioned, with radar often reported as inaccurate R96.

Head-to-head: WeatherBug vs Clime
Weather Live°
4.6★ · 397,398 ratings · Free

Weather Live° is considered by some users to be the only weather app they need, offering all the information they look for and excellent forecasting . It allows users to check the weather for family and friends R108.

Better for: This app could be for users who value a comprehensive weather app that provides all necessary information and reliable forecasting . However, it is heavily criticized for being inaccurate, with reports of significant temperature discrepancies and incorrect rain predictions R109R110. Many essential features, like rain scope and 14-day forecasts, are paywalled R107. There are also serious complaints about difficulty canceling subscriptions and getting refunds .

Head-to-head: WeatherBug vs Weather Live°
Stick with WeatherBug if

You should stick with WeatherBug if you primarily value its lightning tracker and alerts, which many users find accurate and critical for safety and planning R2R5R14R21. It is also praised for being easy to use, fast, and reliable in poor service areas .

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Frequently asked

Is WeatherBug accurate?
WeatherBug's accuracy receives mixed reviews; some users find it dependable and accurate for forecasts and lightning alerts R2R5R14, while others report significant inaccuracies in temperature, precipitation, and radar R6R10R12R25.
Does WeatherBug have a lightning tracker?
Yes, WeatherBug is highly praised for its lightning map and alerts, which users find accurate and crucial for tracking storms and planning outdoor activities R2R5R14R21.
Are there many ads in WeatherBug?
Yes, some WeatherBug users complain about intrusive ads, particularly those appearing in the middle of the 10-day forecast or as unskippable game ads R13R28.
Are there known bugs in WeatherBug?
Yes, WeatherBug has several reported bugs, including issues with changing Fahrenheit/Celsius settings, inability to delete saved cities, non-functioning alerts, and widgets not working R1R3R4R9.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R3] WeatherBug 3/5 · US Significant bugs: Recently, the app will not let you delete a saved city, even if you have others on your list. Also, alerts are not working. Going to that setting, you find the message, “Failed to load.”
  2. [R4] WeatherBug 2/5 · US Cannot delete cities: For the last several months this app doesn’t allow you to delete a city. I see two ways to do it and neither one works. I have to d delete and reinstall the app and reset up all my cities to get rid of cities I no longer need. It used to work. iPhone 17.
  3. [R15] WeatherBug 3/5 · US Can’t delete locations: Still unable to delete saved locations, which has been an issue for several months, and maybe even a year. Will this “bug” ever be resolved?
  4. [R34] WeatherBug 1/5 · US Glitch or no longer user friendly: Goin g to have to find a new app. It will no longer allow me to remove previous cities I have added but now no longer need. Have tried to contact weathering without success. Is this a glitch or just no longer user friendly
  5. [R6] WeatherBug 3/5 · US Inaccurate average low listed for our town.: Average low for this time of year (June) in Walland, Tenn., is not 59, nor has it ever been. Weatherbug has listed it incorrectly, nearly 10 degrees lower than the normal average, every day for much of the year. I noticed the daily error in previous years during the summer, but it has never been corrected. It gives the false assumption that it is wa
  6. [R10] WeatherBug 1/5 · US Laughing Sock: WeatherBug is huge laughing stick in my area. If the forecast is less than 100% here in my area, you ant getting wet.
  7. [R12] WeatherBug 3/5 · US “Feels Like” 109° ???!!!: Looked at a different APP, and it was 8° different. Even inside the APP, the main page will show a number that’s WAY ABOVE the hourly temperature!
  8. [R25] WeatherBug 1/5 · US Inaccurate: this app has gotten worse and is completely inaccurate on temperature and radar
  9. [R18] WeatherBug 3/5 · US Review: I stop getting notifications and I have tried everything to fix and nothing worked so I’m not to happy that I don’t get any notifications anymore
  10. [R39] WeatherBug 1/5 · US The app is not working: This has always been my go to app for Weather. I've had this for several years and hardly ever had issues. The past few months this app has not been working. It's not notifying me for Weather alerts, the temperatures are inaccurate and it's just not pulling up when I need it to. It's deleted. hopefully you guys can figure out the problems and get it straightened out.
  11. [R47] WeatherBug 1/5 · US Alerts: No matter what I do the app isn’t sending me alerts. It used to-I don’t understand why the alerts stopped.
  12. [R16] WeatherBug 2/5 · US Unreliable: I hear thunder in the area, I open the app to see what’s coming. The radar doesn’t show anything. I check other apps, with severe weather in the area. App needs major improvements
  13. [R22] WeatherBug 2/5 · US Radar Now Useless on iPhone: For the past several months the radar will not display the future on my iPhone. Using the standard radar layer it displays correctly until it reaches the NOW point, then shows nothing past. When using the 1 hour future radar layer it displays nothing, now or future. This app was always far superior to the Weather Channel which always shows armageddon is heading our
  14. [R24] WeatherBug 3/5 · GB Past Radar: For some reason past radar has disappeared the most useful feature. No good without it
  15. [R30] WeatherBug 3/5 · GB Was my favourite weather app: But recent updates mean radar isn’t as good sadly However rest of app is good and accurate just don’t like updates at all
  16. [R13] WeatherBug 2/5 · US My rating just went from 5 stars to 2 stars: I’d have given this app 5 stars in the past. But when they started putting ads right in the middle of the 10 day forecast it made my job a lot more difficult. They have plenty of ads without without invading our space on the 10 forecast too. This is getting to be an in encroachment of our constitutional rights. Remove the ads from the forecast and my ra
  17. [R28] WeatherBug 2/5 · US On my iPhone and iPad: There’s a bug where an Ad game comes on and won’t allow me to move or click on to get rid of it. The issue was fixed but it’s back again.
  18. [R8] WeatherBug 4/5 · US doesn't offer UV: this app would've had five stars if it offered the UV index
  19. [R45] WeatherBug 1/5 · US No fixes ever: Stop making excuses for yourself. Stop plagiarizing over and over your own “ updates to fixes “ there have been no updates no fixes whatsoever stop telling us lies. now your app is not what so ever showing our local traffic cameras not some random spot that you choose to show everybody . I have multiple locations that I keep up with and the traffic cameras are the same . So yeah, on
  20. [R51] The Weather Channel 2/5 · US Overstuffed with Ads: There are so many ads being thrown at me constantly. It has made the app unusable
  21. [R53] The Weather Channel 3/5 · US Non stop ads: Constant ads pop up when you click on anything. Want to switch from current to hourly? Ad. Hourly to daily? Another ad. Trying to check the radar during severe weather? Too bad you need to watch an ad first.
  22. [R54] The Weather Channel 2/5 · US Uninstalling after using for years: Used to love this app. But the ads are crazy. I’m not paying for a weather forecast without ads when I can just google it. Uninstalling.
  23. [R55] The Weather Channel 5/5 · US Weather Channel.: I only like the weather channel it’s the best Says this person who will be 94 very shortly because it’s always right
  24. [R65] Weather 1/5 · US The air: I like how you guys keep track but today is the worst day because floating in the air is all over the place
  25. [R66] Weather 4/5 · US Thank You: Thanks you for this App, which is a key planning tool within my travels planning!
  26. [R67] Weather 3/5 · US It’s ok: Except, it shows it’s raining when there’s no rain.
  27. [R68] Weather 2/5 · US Alerts don’t load: The weather alerts no longer load/open on my iPhone. They did a month ago, and there have been no updates since…
  28. [R79] AccuWeather 1/5 · US What can I say,: This app is dangerously inaccurate!
  29. [R80] AccuWeather 5/5 · US Important app: Easy to use current info with everything I need.
  30. [R81] AccuWeather 3/5 · US Decent Data, too glitchy to rely on: The app freezes or crashes, won’t load the radar, or won’t update location about 50% of the time. I like the app format better than others but it isn’t reliable.
  31. [R82] AccuWeather 1/5 · US Horrible ads: I pretty much have to force quit the app repeatedly to see the weather information I want. Also, why is AccuWeather‘s weather forecast so different from other apps for the same area, same time?
  32. [R93] Clime 1/5 · US Weather: an app that is somewhat latent on up coming weather
  33. [R94] Clime 5/5 · US Great data: Love the amount t of data on this app
  34. [R95] Clime 3/5 · US Often sort of accurate: I use several weather apps. Sometimes Clime is right. To me, its strongest asset is the long-range predictions. Not that they’re particularly accurate, but at least I get a ballpark estimate. Note: none of the other apps are any more accurate; otherwise, who’d need more than one? Also, I find the site more difficult to navigate than probably necessary.
  35. [R96] Clime 1/5 · US Never accurate: Radar is never accurate
  36. [R107] Weather Live° 1/5 · US Horribly inaccurate and you have to pay for basically everything: Why do you have to pay just to see the Rain scope and the 14 day forcast?!
  37. [R108] Weather Live° 4/5 · US Weather Live Survey: Love this app. Can check on weather of family and friends.
  38. [R109] Weather Live° 3/5 · US Rain maps: Rain Maps inaccurate. Maps show moderate to heavy rain and I barely receive a drop. This happens frequently.
  39. [R110] Weather Live° 1/5 · US It’s bad: It says it’s going to storm 4 day ing a row it’s not going to 1 star
  40. [R2] WeatherBug 5/5 · US Love the app!: They tell me when lightning is close by. I love that. And weather is accurate.
  41. [R5] WeatherBug 5/5 · US Weatherbug is the app for people who love weather: Weatherbug is the weather app for people who need to know what to expect for the day. It is the most accurate forecaster while providing a comprehensive look including temp with real feel, wind speed, direction, and timing, as well as expected timing for precipitation and amount collected.The lightning map and alerts are both fascinating and lifes
  42. [R14] WeatherBug 5/5 · US Go to Weather App: WB is our go to weather app to watch radar and track lightening. The lightening alerts have been critical where we live in the mountains because we don’t always see a storm coming behind us or towards us because of the mountains. This App is a must have for tracking weather.
  43. [R21] WeatherBug 3/5 · GB The best weather app I have found BUT: A cast member at walt disney World recommend this app to us. Apparently disney use it for monitoring ‘inclement weather’. We were able to use the app to predict when rides would open again based on the location of lightning strikes! Just brilliant! On returning to uk we continued to use it. The radar is so accurate. We use it to predict when to take dog for w
  44. [R1] WeatherBug 1/5 · US Worked good but not anymore: I used to have this app worked perfectly with the Fahrenheit and Celsius but now I can’t change it and it glitches out when I try to
  45. [R9] WeatherBug 3/5 · US Widgets aren’t working: Widgets aren’t working deleted and reloaded still will not work.

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store