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AccuWeather

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AccuWeather, once a highly favored weather app, is currently experiencing a significant decline in user satisfaction due to frequent crashes, slow loading times, an overwhelming number of intrusive ads, and perceived inaccuracies in forecasts and radar, despite the developer's claims of bug fixes.

4.6★ lifetime (1,496,265) Free + in-app purchases since 2008 by AccuWeather International, Inc. updated 0.1 mo ago recent negative 71% 120 reviews across 4 regions
App Performance Advertisements Accuracy Notifications Feature Changes/Loss
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recent reviews across 4 regions, vs the 4.6★ lifetime average

AccuWeather, a long-standing weather app with a 4.58 lifetime rating, is facing a wave of recent negative reviews, with 71.4% of recent feedback being critical. Users report widespread issues with app performance, including crashes and slow loading, alongside an increase in intrusive advertisements. While some still praise its accuracy and detailed forecasts, many are frustrated by perceived inaccuracies in radar and predictions, and unwanted notifications.

What users like

  • Provides accurate weather forecasts and timely alerts for some usersR9R10R13R19
  • Offers a good mix of precise forecasts, radar, and other toolsR9R20R49R110
  • Features like hyperlocal forecasts and extended calendars are appreciatedR20R119R126R134

What users complain about

  • Frequent app crashes and failure to load data, often displaying blank screensR5R7R21R22
  • Excessive and intrusive advertisements, including full-screen game ads that freeze the appR7R11R12R18
  • Inaccurate weather forecasts and radar, with predictions often contradicting actual conditionsR1R3R4R8
  • Unwanted and disturbing notifications, often unrelated to local weather or severe eventsR6R15R16R28
  • Widgets are buggy, don't work reliably, or drain battery excessivelyR146R173R201R231
  • Recent updates have removed or changed popular features and worsened the user interfaceR4R12R14R52
  • Some features are locked behind a paywall or require premium subscriptions, which are considered expensiveR14R16R34R35

Latest update · v21.0.21

What the developer says changed (the verdict above weighs this against what reviewers report):

We'll Stay up to Date. So You Can Stay Safe. In our effort to become your ideal weather app, we fixed a few bugs and optimized performance to give you an even more seamless experience.

Recurring themes

App Performance negative
Many users report the app is slow to load, frequently crashes, or gets stuck on blank screens. This issue is widespread across different devices and network conditions, directly contradicting the developer's recent update notes claiming performance optimization.R5R7R21R22
Advertisements negative
A significant number of users are frustrated by an increase in intrusive ads, including full-screen pop-ups and game ads that often freeze the app or prevent access to weather information. This is a major reason for users to switch to other apps.R7R11R12R18
Accuracy mixed
While some users consistently praise the app for its accurate forecasts and radar, a substantial number of recent reviews report significant inaccuracies in temperature, rain timing, and radar, often contradicting actual weather conditions.R1R3R4R8
Notifications negative
Many users are annoyed by unwanted, non-weather-related, or overly frequent notifications, especially those about distant tragedies or air quality alerts every 30 minutes, which makes them ignore important weather warnings.R6R15R16R28
Feature Changes/Loss negative
Recent updates have led to the removal of previously available features, such as the 45-day forecast, real-time rain start/end times, and pollen counts. The user interface redesign is also criticized for being less intuitive and harder to navigate.R4R12R14R52

Who it's for

AccuWeather is for users who prioritize hyperlocal weather information and detailed forecasts, especially those who appreciate features like extended forecast calendars and storm tracking, and are willing to tolerate or pay to avoid frequent ads R9R10R20R49. It is not for users who expect a fast, ad-free experience in the free version, or who rely on consistent accuracy for radar and specific rain timing, as many recent reviews indicate issues in these areas R5R7R29R33.

Evidence note: The recent reviews skew heavily negative, which contrasts with the high lifetime rating. Many positive reviews are short and general, while negative reviews provide specific, recurring complaints about performance, ads, and accuracy. The developer's release notes for the latest update claim bug fixes and performance optimization, but recent reviews directly contradict these claims with widespread reports of crashes and slow loading.

Frequently asked

Is AccuWeather accurate?
User reviews are mixed on AccuWeather's accuracy; some users find it consistently accurate for forecasts and radar R75, while many others report significant inaccuracies in temperature, rain predictions, and radar, often contradicting actual weather conditions R3R8R25.
Does AccuWeather have too many ads?
Yes, a significant number of recent reviews indicate that the free version of AccuWeather has an excessive amount of intrusive ads, including full-screen pop-ups and game ads that often freeze the app or hinder access to weather information R7R18R29R33.
Why is AccuWeather crashing or not loading?
Many users report that AccuWeather frequently crashes, hangs, or fails to load data, often displaying blank screens, which contradicts the developer's recent update notes claiming performance optimization R5R7R21R22.
Are AccuWeather notifications useful?
User opinions on AccuWeather notifications are mixed; some appreciate timely severe weather alerts , but many are frustrated by unwanted, non-weather-related, or overly frequent notifications, such as those about distant tragedies or constant air quality alerts R6R16R28R37.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R9] 5/5 · US My favorite weather app: This app gives the best mix of precise forecasts, radar and other tools of any I have used.
  2. [R10] 5/5 · US Accurate weather forecasts: Love this app, it’s what I’ve always wanted and has everything I need to stay ahead of the storm. Thanks so much.
  3. [R13] 4/5 · US Weather: It’s is usually right on time
  4. [R19] 5/5 · US A really good reminder for what whether is coming: I really like this app because it tells me when lightning or anything else comes to my country and it gives me notifications on my iPad and I check it every day and it is the best whether app I’ve ever had.
  5. [R20] 5/5 · US I love knowing that you are right !: I like the extended forecast calendar..great for planning activities ! It’s quite helpful to see where the storms are coming from on the radar and to be able to see the way they are coming my way. I am able to gauge the times when I can be more active outside and let my family know what’s coming their way, even in different places around the country! Thanks fo
  6. [R49] 5/5 · US Highly functional app with obvious navigation: I like and use AccuWeather app because it functions well and is not just another ad-delivery tool. I can find the current conditions and next few days in 2 clicks. Hourly and radar are easy to get to and accurate. Imminent rain or snow forecasts (like ‘rain starting in 17 minutes’ ) are accurate. I’ve used many other apps and this is my go to. The
  7. [R110] 5/5 · US Long time user: Excellent content and maps….accurate.. Informative…predicting what is ahead and updating as it changes
  8. [R119] 5/5 · US Really good: It’s really good I really don’t have anything bad to say about it I like that it can go to a different month overall it’s definitely five stars
  9. [R126] 5/5 · US Hyperlocal: There are many weather apps but I use this when I am looking for something right around me for the next hour because it hyperlocal. Like rain.
  10. [R134] 5/5 · US Yes great: I had a weather app that I trusted, but its accuracy on predictions got worse ever since changes in the White House cut weather science funding? I was truly at a loss and this app has saved me, I am so grateful. If I may make a suggestion on a future app update- the front page would be so nice if the user could rearrange the types of weather they are seeing. Personally, after opening t
  11. [R5] 1/5 · US Never works: I’ve been using acuweather for years but the last 6 months have me fed up. The app is still crashing almost every time I use it.
  12. [R7] 2/5 · US Gone downhill: This used to be a great app, but in the last six months or so, I am finding that it won’t load data a lot of the time. I open it and get a blank screen. I have to kill it and open it multiple times to get data. And other times it does the ad game thing, then freezes when that’s done and I have to kill the app. Super disappointed :(
  13. [R21] 1/5 · US Won’t open. Just hangs. Yes, it’s the latest update.: You notice they never show current, real reviews? There a reason!
  14. [R22] 2/5 · US It’s OK: App takes multiple minutes to load and open on my iPhone 15 Pro. I’m not sure why, but it basically makes the app useless. I get the same weather information on other apps at quicker speeds.
  15. [R11] 2/5 · US Rarely Accurate: Maps are covered by ads that can’t be closed out. Rain forecasts are night and day compared to other apps, and more often wrong than right.
  16. [R12] 1/5 · US Updates - terrible!!!: Wtf happened to this app - used to be my goto. Will be looking for something else! Updates look terrible, adds in your face! And now with the recent updates they have lost all my settings!
  17. [R18] 1/5 · US Ads for games: I don’t mind the game ads, but PLEASE fix it so the ad goes away when you tap the x. I have to completely close the AccuWeather app in order to get to the radar!
  18. [R1] 1/5 · US Radar sucks cock: Radar sucks.
  19. [R3] 2/5 · US Inaccurate weather: Do not use app for accurate weather .
  20. [R4] 2/5 · US Was Great: I've used this app for years. It was great. After the recent update, it is horribly inaccurate. Currently it's in the 80s here; the app say 71. ?!?
  21. [R8] 2/5 · US Horribly inaccurate: It can be torrentially raining where we are and the radar shows absolutely nothing even close. Rain starting and ending time predictions have been notoriously way off base. The app says to expect clouds and rain on and off all day and we will have the most beautiful weather all day. Do not believe this app.
  22. [R6] 3/5 · US Unwanted Notifications: I would like notifications of severe weather in my area. I do NOT want horrible notifications popping up on my phone about children dying in hot cars, etc. literally makes my stomach turn. Not what I signed up for.
  23. [R15] 2/5 · US Crying Wolf: Accuweather was always a reliable source of government warnings. Whenever I heard their tone I got right on it and checked the notification Recently they’ve begun notifying me of natural disasters thousands of miles away using their distinctive warning tone. These notifications come several times a day. As a result, I have stopped checking the notifications and I’m trying to find a
  24. [R16] 1/5 · US Stop sending me notifications of children being maimed or killed.: First you lock critical warnings behind a pay wall unless it’s right on top of you. Now I constantly get notifications of “child dies in car” or “child struck by lightning”. I just got one that says “child looses hand in alligator attack”. What the hell does that have to do with weather and even for the ones that can pass as wea
  25. [R28] 1/5 · US Good for its purpose but the notifications have to stop: Good for its purpose but the notifications have to stop. No, I don’t want to hear about the 60 child to die in a car. Yes i do have all notifications off in the settings. No I can’t turn off app notifications because I still want my weather notifications. You know, the purpose of the app
  26. [R146] 4/5 · US Very Accurate Weather But Widgets Drain Battery Too Much: My favorite weather app. The only big issue are the widgets. The widgets use the GPS way too often which causes major battery drain. So as long as you don't use the widgets, this is a great weather app to have.
  27. [R173] 3/5 · US Wont work right: Could be just iOs 26, cause my old iPhone SE running iOs 17 was just fine. But the widgets REFUSE to work on iPhone now. Deleting the app.
  28. [R201] 3/5 · GB Okay: I like the data in the app. But recently it is asking me to go through set-up every time I open the app. And the widget doesn’t work as it says ‘please complete set-up first’
  29. [R231] 3/5 · GB Was great….: I loved it, it was my fav but the widgets lately have been unusable either out the blue they change from degrees C to F but other times they go back to oringial set up mode and the only way to fix it is to delete the app and reinstall it. I've due this too many times so I have to leave it uninstall. I'm disappointed as I loved the widget.
  30. [R14] 2/5 · US Used to be a great app: I’ve had this app for years. Loved it when I first got it. It just goes down hill more with every update. Now I have to pay for premium to use it with my Apple Watch. Looking for another weather app.
  31. [R52] 1/5 · US Why modifying the app ?: This app used to be perfect, have it for years, you could see at real time when the rain is starting and how long it’s gonna last but now you removed that so this app became useless!!
  32. [R34] 1/5 · US 1 Star because: They have the UV Index locked down! That is silly.
  33. [R35] 1/5 · US Can’t get free trial: Look for another weather app.
  34. [R25] 1/5 · US Never correct: It’s never correct. Ever.
  35. [R75] 5/5 · US Most Accurate: I came to write a review saying I compare forecasts with friends and their apps and AccuWeather is ALWAYS most accurate. But find someone else has used my words, so what else is there to say - it’s true! 💁🏼‍♀️lol
  36. [R29] 1/5 · US Now Has ADS Every Time You Click: This app used to be my go to for weather events - it was accurate and reliable. They now have added ads every time you click on literally anything outside of the main screen. It’s irritating and time consuming. I’ve used this app for years and am now switching to a competitor just because of this change.
  37. [R33] 1/5 · US Too many ads. Deleting: Too many ads. Frustrating. Deleting
  38. [R37] 1/5 · US Notification spam for unimportant news, didn’t warn for a disaster: Don’t worry, I get plenty of notifications about a single person dying in a hot car on the other side of the country. Don’t get notifications for a 70mph wind burst that tore through town

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