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MyRadar Accurate Weather Radar

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MyRadar is highly praised for its accurate and timely radar, especially for tracking storms and precipitation, but recent updates have introduced significant usability issues, including forced paywalls, app freezes, and non-functional features on iPads and Apple Watches.

4.8★ lifetime (1,073,931) Free + in-app purchases since 2009 by Aviation Data Systems, Inc updated 0.7 mo ago recent negative 20% 120 reviews across 4 regions
Paywall/Subscription Accuracy App Functionality/Bugs Apple Watch/iPad Issues Ads & Phishing International Coverage Notifications
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recent reviews across 4 regions, vs the 4.8★ lifetime average

MyRadar is a popular weather radar app, frequently lauded for its accuracy and detailed storm tracking, which many users find indispensable for daily life and outdoor activities. However, a recent surge of negative reviews highlights critical problems such as the app becoming unusable without a subscription, frequent freezing, and issues with the Apple Watch and iPad versions.

What users like

  • Provides highly accurate and reliable radar for tracking weather, especially precipitation and stormsR4R5R8R14
  • Offers useful notifications and alerts for approaching bad weatherR3R50
  • Valuable for planning outdoor activities and professional work that depends on weather conditionsR5R7R13R16
  • Generally considered better than other weather apps and local TV forecastsR4R23R35R37

What users complain about

  • Recent updates have introduced a mandatory paywall, making the app unusable for many free users without a subscriptionR43R53R58R67
  • The app frequently freezes or gets stuck on a magnified paywall/ad screen, preventing access to radar informationR41R44R45R48
  • Apple Watch app and complications are often non-functional, stuck, or fail to display current weatherR31R111R132R135
  • Contains misleading spam ads and phishing attempts that redirect users to scam sites claiming virus infectionsR40R63R84R98
  • Lacks comprehensive weather coverage and features for regions outside the USA, particularly in Europe and CanadaR273R296R352R378
  • Users report issues with notifications, including unwanted alerts and difficulty turning them offR64R102R189
  • Performance issues include slow responsiveness, excessive battery drain, and radar not working or updating correctlyR25R105R486R507
  • Some users experienced loss of saved pinned locations after updatesR90

Latest update · v7.122.0

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

New in 7.122: - Hail Alerts: Our short-range hail nowcast can provide an early heads-up to help protect people and property. (Settings > Notification Settings > Hail Alerts) - Hail Layer: View size contours for our short-range hail nowcast. (Layers > Hail) - Improved SPC Outlooks: Includes categorical, tornado, hail, and wind outlooks for days 1–3, plus a new UI for viewing the discussion text. (Layers > SPC Outlooks) - Critical Alerts: Critical Alerts can break through Do Not Disturb and silent mode, so you never miss a tornado warning or other life-threatening weather event in your area. We send these only for the most severe situations. (Settings > Notification Settings > Enable Critical Alerts) - Per-Station Radar: Adds a Max Frames setting. - Weather Alerts: Adds a new rain alert from SMN in Mexico. Notable fixes: - Fixes a bug with Photos that prevented details such as likes and c

Recurring themes

Accuracy positive
Many users consistently praise MyRadar for its highly accurate and reliable radar, especially for tracking rain, storms, and other precipitation. It is often cited as a go-to source for real-time weather information, superior to other apps or local forecasts.R4R5R8R14
Paywall/Subscription negative
A significant number of recent reviews complain about the app suddenly requiring a paid subscription to function, with many users unable to bypass a paywall screen. This contradicts the app's previous free usage and has led to frustration and uninstalls.R43R53R58R67
App Functionality/Bugs negative
Many users report the app freezing, getting stuck on oversized or unclickable screens (especially paywalls), or simply not opening after recent updates. This renders the app unusable for a large segment of the user base.R9R25R33R41
Apple Watch/iPad Issues negative
Users frequently mention that the Apple Watch app either doesn't work, fails to update live, or its complications disappear. Similarly, many iPad users report the app no longer working, getting stuck on distorted screens, or failing to load.R31R45R47R81
Ads & Phishing negative
Several reviews highlight the presence of intrusive and misleading ads, some of which are described as phishing attempts that redirect users to scam websites claiming their phone has viruses. This raises concerns about security and user experience.R40R63R84R98
International Coverage negative
Users outside the USA, particularly in the UK, Europe, and Canada, express disappointment with the app's limited functionality and lack of detailed or accurate weather information for their regions. Some note that while it works well in the US, it's not suitable for international use.R273R296R352R378
Notifications mixed
While some users appreciate timely weather notifications, others complain about unwanted alerts for distant events (like tropical storms on the other side of the planet) or soccer ads, and difficulty in managing notification settings.R3R50R64R102

Who it's for

MyRadar is for users in the United States who need highly accurate and real-time radar for tracking storms, precipitation, and planning outdoor activities R5. It is particularly useful for those who prioritize detailed radar over general forecasts R37. Users who rely on Apple Watch functionality or expect a consistently free experience should likely skip it R31R43R132.

Evidence note: The recent reviews show a strong negative trend, particularly concerning the introduction of a paywall and app stability issues. This contrasts sharply with the high lifetime rating, suggesting a significant decline in user satisfaction following recent updates. The developer's notes mention new features like Hail Alerts, but reviews do not confirm or deny their functionality, focusing instead on core app access and stability.

Frequently asked

Is MyRadar still a free app?
Based on recent reviews, MyRadar appears to have moved behind a paywall, with many users reporting that the app now requires a subscription, often priced at $29.99 per year, to access basic radar features R43R53R58.
Does MyRadar work well on Apple Watch and iPad?
Recent reviews indicate that MyRadar frequently does not work well on Apple Watch or iPad; users report issues such as the app freezing, complications not updating, or the app being completely unusable on these devices R31R45R81R105.
Does MyRadar show accurate weather outside the USA?
Reviews suggest that MyRadar's accuracy and feature set are primarily focused on the USA, with many users in the UK, Europe, and Canada reporting limited or non-existent weather coverage and functionality for their regions R273R378R389R539.

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. [R4] 5/5 · US This is the Best Radar app: There nothing out there better. I have looked.
  2. [R5] 5/5 · US Landscape: Im a landscaper this app lets me mark all of my yards so I can tell who got rain Radar is extremely accurate
  3. [R8] 5/5 · US MyRadar Right On: I can always count on my radar picture of the coming weather, winds and air condition.
  4. [R14] 5/5 · US Very Accurate weather app: I have been using this app for years and it is a must have on my phone. Very accurate
  5. [R3] 5/5 · US MyRadar: thank you for the notification for the quad city weather forecast for the weather and warmer cooler temperatures thank you
  6. [R50] 5/5 · US My Radar: It is a great app. Warns you when bad weather is approaching. Displays lightning, hail, tornadoes ect.
  7. [R7] 5/5 · US My Radar: This is the best app for my day life. With so many doctor’s appointments this helps me a lot. Thanks you.
  8. [R13] 5/5 · US Go to for golf: This app helps me to watch for rain/storms on the course
  9. [R16] 5/5 · US My Go To: Living in FL you need to know if your beach day is going to be ruined. I use this app whenever I want to know where the rain is.
  10. [R23] 5/5 · US Great information and coverage: Better than local tv and radio.
  11. [R35] 5/5 · US Great app!: I love this app! Better radar than the big weather app
  12. [R37] 5/5 · US The ONLY app you need for EVERYTHING simply: I’m no pro or anything but want to see different radars so I can see for myself what might be forming so this gives me that after trying all the other ones this does it all for a weather newbie
  13. [R43] 1/5 · US New paywall: Looks like they put an oversized paywall on the app and it’s no longer usable for free. Uninstalled, will just use freebie websites now. It looks like it also contains known tracking spyware too.
  14. [R53] 1/5 · US No longer free?: We always used this app to check where the rain was until the 1st of July. Now, we only get a screen to “try a 7 day trial” or subscribe for $29.99 a year. We are unable to get past it. Is this a “glitch” or is this no longer a free app? If this gets fixed & we can see the radar again without subscribing, I will change my rating to 5 stars because of how much we love this app.
  15. [R58] 2/5 · US What happened to MyRadar App: I have used this app for years and it always works great, but a few days ago it no longer lets you past a page wanting you to signup for one year at $29.99! What’s up with that????? Leave it the way it used to be! I have friends and family all over the United States and like to see what’s going on in the World! It was nice to see the complete United States in one plac
  16. [R67] 1/5 · US Bad Update: The last update broke the app so I will have to find another! They moved behind a paywall so to force everyone to pay. NOAAS is always free , no not the fake apps . Just go to the free website and shortcut it too the Home Screen and it works just fine!
  17. [R41] 2/5 · US Annoying Ad: When I open app on my device it hangs up on an ad page that wants me to spend more money for features I do not want. It will not clear unless I remove the app and reload it. Pretty useless
  18. [R44] 4/5 · US Usually awesome: I’ve had this app for a number of years And always brag to people how accurate it is. Lately I’ve been having issues when I opened it up. It’s frozen And I have to delete the app and start over. But that doesn’t always solve it. So when it works, it’s awesome. I don’t What’s going on with it over the last couple of Weeks
  19. [R45] 1/5 · US Doesn’t work on iPad anymore *EDIT* delete and reinstall and it works only for a while: Was working, but with a recent update launches to a splash screen with nothing clickable so you cannot get into the app at all. It looks like the normal “Pay to upgrade” screen that greets you every time you open the app is no somehow zoomed or otherwise off center so there’s nothing clickable to close it so y
  20. [R48] 5/5 · US App is not Working: I used to love this app, but for the last week, when I try to open it, the letters are highly magnified, and there is nothing to click on except to sign up for the subscription. I cannot look at the radar. Yes, I have updated the app. I am beginning to wonder if this is a ploy to force me to hit the “try a free trial button.”
  21. [R31] 1/5 · US Doesn’t work on Watch: Watch app just tells you to install phone app, but never works
  22. [R111] 2/5 · US Update lags: MyRadar’s hourly updates are inadequate for monitoring inclement weather. Poor sync with Apple Watch.
  23. [R132] 3/5 · US Apple Watch: Been using this app for years and it’s great. However, on the Apple Watch it will not keep up live. I constantly have to click on it to see the current weather. Not it doesn’t even show up on the screen. Being that I use my watch everyday. If this issue can’t be fixed I will be looking for another weather app
  24. [R135] 3/5 · US Apple Watch Complication Disappeared from face: I have been running my radar as a complication on my Apple Watch Series 10 for quite a while now. It’s a great complication and I love it. But recently, I noticed that the complication on the watch was showing the same temperature and conditions without changing. It was apparently stuck. When I tapped on the complication, the actual weather was there
  25. [R40] 2/5 · US Weather Radar contains misleading spam ads that are untrue: The radar works well as it should for a download of a government produced product. But it contains a flashing red symbol with false, misleading information that asserts I have harmful viruses that have damaged my phone that can be fixed by paying a fee. You should be ashamed for allowing this to be posted in your App
  26. [R63] 3/5 · US Meh: This radar is good and accurate but it sends me spam emails and ads.
  27. [R84] 1/5 · US Hacking/Phishing on App: This app now has scam and phishing ads that pop up regularly right under the icons on the bottom and when I went to click on the app’s actual icons it took my to the phishing page saying my device had viruses. I closed out the app immediately and deleted it. This is the last thing I need. I’m reporting the app and I suggest everyone do the same.
  28. [R98] 1/5 · US Allows ads to scam sites: The ad bar has adds to the infamous “Your Mac/pc has been infected “ sites. Any app that would take revenue from those folks are suspect themselves
  29. [R273] 3/5 · GB Uk: Please can we have lightning flashes in the uk
  30. [R296] 3/5 · GB No free version: No free version so hard to check it without spending money. Just subscribed to yearly plan. One this don’t like at the start. Watch compilation will show sun during night. My be minor for someone but it’s clearly wrong. Please fix. See how it goes for here
  31. [R352] 3/5 · GB Western Europe: When zoomed fully out you can see rain patterns over Western Europe but when you zoom in the rain patterns disappear.
  32. [R378] 3/5 · GB Good but...: It doesn't show UK weather! I want to see UK weather!!!
  33. [R64] 1/5 · US Notifications won’t turn off: I am a premium subscriber and have all of the tropical storm related notifications turned off, but it’s still sending me push notifications every time a random tropical storm changes categories on the other side of the planet. Fix your notification settings page! I even tried turning ALL notifications off and it only seemed to disable my local weather notifications.
  34. [R102] 1/5 · US Soccer Ads On Weather App: I get asinine soccer alerts on this weather app, absurd
  35. [R189] 3/5 · US Alerts: Sending an ‘alert’ that something may happen within 24 hours is not very helpful.
  36. [R25] 2/5 · US Does this happen to anyone else?: I saw a lot of people using this app and wanted to try it for myself. It worked for like the first day i used it, but then it showed what has happened like an hour or 30 minutes all the way up to a few minutes ago. This app kind of sucks. You should fix it so people can actually SEE the forecast. Other than that tho great app i like the weather conditions and anim
  37. [R105] 3/5 · US Stopped working on iPad: No longer works on iPad. Recent update bad?
  38. [R486] 3/5 · CA Battery eater: While I like this app a lot, and even have tracking turned off, it’s eating my battery life so much that I have to charge by evening when before I installed it the level would be at 75%. Because of this problem I am uninstalling the app.
  39. [R507] 3/5 · CA Radar is not working!!!: Since a few days the Radar stopped working.please fix
  40. [R90] 2/5 · US Pinned locations gone: For the longest time I had quite a few pinned locations saved before the update. Now they're all gone.
  41. [R9] 4/5 · US I am a weather person: This is a great application. You can see the weather before it happens. You can tell how bad the storm will be just by looking at this app. Really love My Radar. The only problem is that sometimes the app doesn’t work on my iPhone. I always have to reload it.
  42. [R33] 5/5 · US Great weather app!: Love this weather app.Some recent glitches make it unusable at times. Hope they get this fixed.
  43. [R47] 5/5 · US Best weather app: I use it all the time on iPhone and iPad. Removed all other weather apps. MyRadar is simply the best. And it is free. Can’t wait to have it available for MacOS.
  44. [R81] 1/5 · US No longer works on iPad: Works on my iPhone but will no longer work on my iPad . The opening screen is just a jumble.
  45. [R78] 1/5 · US Not working lately: I’ve deleted and re loaded this app multiple times over the past week. It will open with a too big picture and tell me to pay 29.99 a month to continue. That will never happen as there are way too many free radar apps. If you can’t fix it, I’m done
  46. [R389] 3/5 · GB Mr H: Great app if you live in the USA no good in Europe, sorry!
  47. [R539] 3/5 · CA Would be better if it worked better in canada: This is a great app for tracking storm movement and som other things but sadly the warnings / watches don’t work in Canada at all i am not notified when one is out in place or can i even see it on the map. If you live in the united states then i would recommend this app.

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