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Weather Radar by Impala Studios receives mixed recent reviews, with many users praising its accuracy and detailed information, but a significant number expressing frustration over aggressive monetization, high subscription costs, and app functionality issues after recent updates.

4.6★ lifetime (250,532) Free + in-app purchases since 2013 by Impala Studios B.V. updated 0.2 mo ago recent negative 30% 120 reviews across 4 regions
Monetization & Ads App Functionality & Bugs Accuracy & Reliability User Interface & Design Paywalled Features
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recent reviews across 4 regions, vs the 4.6★ lifetime average

Weather Radar by Impala Studios is a weather application that provides radar and forecast information. While some users find it accurate and helpful for daily planning, recent updates have introduced issues with high subscription costs, frequent ads, and app stability, leading to a decline in user satisfaction.

What users like

  • Provides accurate and timely weather information and radar trackingR4R5R11R14
  • Offers detailed weather insights and notificationsR10R11R17R36

What users complain about

  • Aggressive and misleading monetization with high subscription costs, often $5.99/week or $29.99/month/year, and claims of free trials leading to automatic chargesR6R9R13R16
  • Excessive ads and pop-ups, even for paid subscribers, detract from the user experienceR39R41R49R51
  • Recent updates have caused app crashes, loading issues, and non-functional widgets for many usersR19R21R23R28
  • Search functionality for other cities is broken or limited, making it difficult to find specific locationsR1R69
  • Some users report inaccurate weather data or radar compared to other sourcesR24R40R47R58
  • User interface is cluttered, difficult to navigate, or has poor design choices (e.g., unreadable text, missing keys)R25R48R63R77
  • Features like future radar, lightning strikes, and cloud images are paywalled or no longer availableR12R46R225R343
  • Issues with location detection and displaying incorrect local times or namesR59R65R180R504

Latest update · v6.0.3

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

We’ve polished the experience, added features to help you track time zones easily, and fixed some bugs. Here is what’s new: New Features & Improvements: - In-App Support: Need a hand? You can now reach our team directly without leaving the app. Head to Settings to find the new email support option. - Smarter Location Search: When searching for new places, results now display their local date and time. - Time at a Glance: We’ve added the local time directly into the location pill for quicker reference. - Refined Radar Timeline: Enjoy a cleaner, smoother scrubbing experience on the radar chart. We’ve refreshed the colors, repositioned the tooltip, and added a clearer current-time indicator. - Expanded Translations: The date labels on your hourly forecast charts are now fully translated across more languages. Bug Fixes & Stability: - Reliable Widgets: Fixed an issue where home-screen wid

Recurring themes

Monetization & Ads negative
Many users are highly critical of the app's aggressive monetization strategy, including very high weekly subscription costs (e.g., $5.99/week, $311/year), misleading 'free trial' offers that lead to automatic charges, and constant pop-ups asking for money. Even paid users report frequent ads and prompts to upgrade, which contradicts the expectation of an ad-free experience for subscribers. This is a major point of contention and a primary reason for uninstalls. The developer's notes mention 'polished experience' but do not address these specific monetization complaints.R6R9R13R16
App Functionality & Bugs negative
A significant number of recent reviews report critical bugs, including the app failing to open or getting stuck on the loading screen, widgets not working (even for paid users), and issues with location search only showing 'City name, United States' without state options. Some users also mention problems with watch complications. These issues contradict the developer's claim of 'fixed some bugs' in the latest update.R1R19R21R23
Accuracy & Reliability positive
Many users praise the app for its accuracy, reliability, and ability to provide timely and helpful weather information, including storm tracking and notifications. They find it useful for daily planning and trust its forecasts. However, a minority of users report inaccuracies or discrepancies compared to other weather sources.R4R5R11R14
User Interface & Design mixed
Some users find the app's interface cluttered, busy, or difficult to navigate, with too many elements on screen. Specific complaints include unreadable text colors (light grey with white numbers), lack of keys for map symbols, and features like high temps being hidden. Others mention the radar quality being poor or limited zoom. The developer's notes mention 'polished the experience' and 'smarter location search', but recent reviews suggest these improvements haven't fully addressed UI/UX concerns.R25R48R63R77
Paywalled Features negative
Reviewers are frustrated that essential features like future radar, lightning strikes, and historical cloud images are locked behind a paywall, especially when these are available for free in other apps. There's also a sentiment that NOAA data, which is publicly funded, should not be charged for.R7R12R46R87

Who it's for

This app is for users who prioritize accurate, detailed weather information and are willing to pay a premium subscription for it R4. It is not for users who are on a budget, expect a free ad-free experience, or are frustrated by aggressive monetization tactics and frequent app bugs R6R13R23.

Evidence note: The sample of recent reviews skews significantly negative, with a high number of complaints about monetization and app functionality. While there are positive reviews praising accuracy, they are outnumbered by those detailing frustrations. The lifetime rating of 4.57 suggests a positive past, but the recent trajectory is clearly negative due to the issues highlighted.

Frequently asked

How much does Weather Radar by Impala Studios cost?
Weather Radar by Impala Studios is free to download, but many users report aggressive prompts for subscriptions, with costs frequently cited as $5.99 per week or $29.99 per month/year, and some free trials automatically converting to paid subscriptions R6R16R18R73.
Are there many ads in the app?
Yes, many users report an excessive number of ads and pop-ups, even for those who have paid for a subscription, which significantly detracts from the user experience R39R41R49R66.
Does the app have issues with widgets or crashing?
Yes, a notable number of recent reviews indicate that the app frequently crashes, gets stuck on the loading screen, or has non-functional widgets after recent updates R19R21R23R28.
Is the weather information accurate?
Many users find the app's weather information and radar to be very accurate and reliable for tracking storms and daily planning R4R5R11R29, though some report inaccuracies compared to other sources R24R40R47.

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 Storm tracker, radar channel NOAA network review: This was one of the first apps I downloaded and decided to actually pay for and it’s definitely worth it spot on better than any weather report that I’ve gotten or received. I’ll give it five stars and a big old thumbs up.
  2. [R5] 5/5 · US Amazing: It is very accurate!
  3. [R11] 5/5 · US Thanks: Love your notifications. Surprised by accuracy if advising when next weather event will begin in my area
  4. [R14] 5/5 · US OKAY: Really good radar
  5. [R10] 5/5 · US I LOVE THIS RADAR APP: I was curious enough to go outside of the USA and I found a Typhoon in the Philippine sea headed for Tokyo if you live in Tokyo be prepared!
  6. [R17] 5/5 · US Trustworthy: I’ve had this app for a couple of years and really like all the features. It took a bit to get used to, because it had so much information. Really enjoying it now.
  7. [R36] 5/5 · US Provides nice insights: Provides a picture of what is happening and insights on what to expect.
  8. [R6] 1/5 · US WARNING: ORA RIP OFF: Do NOT press “Skip” when new app opens - it automatically enrolls you in the “Free Trial” and there is NO WAY TO CANCEL in the app. Free trial does not show up in iPhone “Subscriptions”. I did the update of the old app and thought I’d at least look it over despite the several comments about the old version costing way too much and charging for free NOAA info that other apps g
  9. [R9] 1/5 · US Why: You have to find how to get past the “buy my stuff” screen and pay for a bunch of stuff for it to be useful.
  10. [R13] 1/5 · US Unbelievable: I just opened the app to see the weather and the first thing it has money money money money money money subscription subscription subscription so annoying. I hate it. I hated that all they want is money. I was just trying to compare which app is the best to have the most accurate weather but this is just ridiculous. It’s just sad how humans are in 2026 they just want money and they j
  11. [R16] 1/5 · US Misleading: The app says there is a free option at the bottom but when you click on the free option it then tells you it's a free trial and it's $5.99 A WEEK NOT A MONTH.
  12. [R39] 1/5 · US Pop ups: Pop ups, advertisements, wonder why I even torture my self with your app
  13. [R41] 1/5 · US Garbage: I paid for this app years ago. Now when I use it, I get ads and a pop-up looking for subscriptions. Recently if I check hourly temperature in another state and they’re blurred. GARBAGE!
  14. [R49] 3/5 · US Ads: Just too many ads and it asks for a subscription way too often
  15. [R51] 1/5 · US Beggars: This app continuously begs for a yearly upgrade. Pathetic!
  16. [R19] 1/5 · US Stopped opening: Love this app, but it won’t open for me , can you please fix whatever bug is going on???
  17. [R21] 1/5 · US App BROKEN: App recently stopped working and when I try to open, it’s just stuck on the opening page trying to load. I have deleted and reinstalled with no luck. If this isn’t fixed I will be canceling my subscription.
  18. [R23] 1/5 · US Update fail: Since the update, my paid app does not open, not even the widget. I've uninstalled and reinstalled. I have iphone 13 pro. I try to ask for support and link takes me to some nonsense that is not support. I'd like a refund.
  19. [R28] 3/5 · US The appears to be broken.: In the past this app has worked well. Since iOS version 26.3 the app will not load.
  20. [R1] 1/5 · US Useless to search other cities now: It’s almost useless to search other cities I’m traveling to now because the search only searches “City name, United States” ignoring that there are multiple within the country in different states. There is no way to narrow it down within the country by adding the state apparently and it doesn’t list them in the search listing. Incredibly annoying and poor user e
  21. [R69] 1/5 · US Weather app: It isn’t location specific. Weather Channel is better!
  22. [R24] 4/5 · US Nassauville Road: Weather reported is always incorrect.
  23. [R40] 1/5 · US Weather info is incorrect: Says there is a winter weather advisory for front range Colorado. This is incorrect. There is no winter weather advisory with the NWS for this area. Plus the app sends notifications about this. Its. Joke
  24. [R47] 1/5 · US Bad: Terrible radar and very inaccurate.
  25. [R58] 1/5 · US I can’t believe I spent money on this: This app is not very good, the radar is not accurate compared to the actual NOAA radar or even WeatherBug. I thought I was getting something better but I am very disappointed in it and especially because I just spent $20 on it and I don’t see where, I’m getting any value for that money.
  26. [R25] 1/5 · US Bad design: Have to exit app one to open it then 3 prompts to exit out of. Then asks for a review
  27. [R48] 2/5 · US Has changed too much: I know you have to improve the app and do bug fixes, but the app now costs to tell the weather. It’s complicated to tell it no because you have made the x so small in the corner that you can barely see it. Shame on the designer of this app!
  28. [R63] 3/5 · US The colors on the last update are silly: I loved this app until the last update. Now when you look at the radar, the box with the temperature is light grey with white numbers…who thought that was a good idea. I am not old and even my eyes can’t read it. Put it back to the dark background on the temperature box.
  29. [R77] 2/5 · US Unclear: What good is a map if there is no key? There is a grey line going through map that doesnt tie to anything. Hurricane paths have colored dots but you have no idea what they mean. No longer do they identify TS, TD or CAT- just big hurricane symbol and little hurricane symbol. Your “upgrades” have lowered the quality. Now there are so many little boxes on screen, it can be difficult to see
  30. [R12] 1/5 · US Charging for future radar: I can’t believe you’re charging for future radar. Gimme a break I can get that free from NUMEROUS other apps. I deleted this app🙄
  31. [R46] 4/5 · US Title: The app was good but there was no way to see the snow precipitation though.
  32. [R225] 3/5 · US Decent: There’s a thing that I don’t like about this and it’s The fact You need to pay to see lightning strikes However it’s cool to use, seeing the alerts is helpful the radar is good, it’s pretty good However I still don’t FULLY recommend this compared to some other weather apps
  33. [R343] 3/5 · GB Was great now it’s just ok: Where have the cloud images gone? It was handy being able to see the cloud cover and patterns around the world. Do you get cloud images if I upgrade to the paid version?
  34. [R59] 5/5 · US Royal coach estates: The only issue I have is when I open it it says west liberty and I live in Bellefontaine
  35. [R65] 1/5 · US Update review: Developer responded and asked if I had my settings for degrees or celsius, as my area said it was 21 degrees (its summer!) and yes it was degrees not celsius.
  36. [R180] 3/5 · US Misspelling: NOAA refers to my area by a nickname that is seldom used rather than by city name. That’s fine since we have many local micro-climates. However, NOAA had misspelled the area name (Sacanap instead of the correct nickname of Saranap). It irks me every time I see it! Makes me question quality control on every level.
  37. [R504] 3/5 · CA Problem: It shows the wrong time on my location
  38. [R7] 3/5 · US We shouldnt have to pay for Noaa: Our tax dollars pay for this.
  39. [R87] 3/5 · US This now a comercial package: If you pay you receive some stuff not even good stuff just stuff. Other app not own by the weather channel offer a excellent variety of maps for free. Like wind app.
  40. [R18] 1/5 · US Who the H pays $6/week for Weather!!!: Something is TOTALLY WRONG with this site … from noaa? Seems like I fell into a trump business trap as the smell of SCAM is putrid
  41. [R73] 1/5 · US Insane: $5.99 a week, $311 a year for an app that was $9.99 a year. Please pay attention to money hungry app makers. This WAS the best weather app. Sad.
  42. [R66] 3/5 · US Too many ads even for paid users: The app is not very intuitive but I mistakenly thought it was the best available for the rural micro climate I live in so I paid for it which unlocked longer weather radar and reduced ads. Recently there have been so many ads including a pop up when I load the app even though I pay for a subscription. Now that I’ve canceled my subscription even though there’s over
  43. [R29] 5/5 · US Review: This is my go-to spot in deciding whether I should go out or stay home, how to dress, and what to take with me. I appreciate being able to do this so easily, and I also appreciate your accuracy.

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