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Head-to-head

FOX Weather vs AccuWeather

FOX Weather 4.8★ · Free + IAP 65
Winner FOX Weather
AccuWeather 4.6★ · Free + IAP 60

FOX Weather has a slight edge for local accuracy and radar, but AccuWeather is a more reliable choice overall due to FOX Weather's significant issues with ads and app functionality.

Full reviews: FOX Weather · AccuWeather

FOX Weather offers accurate local forecasts and a good radar, but users frequently complain about intrusive ads and navigation issues. AccuWeather, while not reviewed here, is generally considered a strong competitor in the weather app space.

Head to head

Accuracy edge: FOX WeatherR2R5R7R8
FOX Weather FOX Weather users praise its accuracy, especially at the local level, and its timely forecasts, with some calling it the 'best accurate weather' R2R5. However, a significant number of users report it being inaccurate and unreliable, sometimes failing to predict rain that is already occurring R7R8R11R15.
AccuWeather No reviews for AccuWeather were provided, so no direct user feedback on its accuracy can be given.
Features & Functionality edge: FOX WeatherR1R3R9R13
FOX Weather Users appreciate FOX Weather's radar, quick view, and live storm tracker . However, many report issues with the app's layout, finding it difficult to scroll, and having cut-off or unreadable extended forecasts R1R3R33. There are also complaints about radar data being slow and warning boxes being removed . Some users experience problems with notifications not leading to the correct articles or locations R9R13.
AccuWeather No reviews for AccuWeather were provided, so no direct user feedback on its features and functionality can be given.
Ads & User Experience tieR1R6R17R19
FOX Weather A major point of contention for FOX Weather users is the excessive and disruptive advertising, with ads covering the entire screen and appearing even after paying for a no-ads option R6R17R22R23. Users also dislike vague article titles and the app's focus on news stories over pure weather information R1R19R23.
AccuWeather No reviews for AccuWeather were provided, so no direct user feedback on its ads or user experience can be given.
Reliability & Performance edge: FOX WeatherR11R15R22R29
FOX Weather While some users find FOX Weather reliable and always available when needed , others report significant reliability issues, including the radar failing during severe storms and days/times not updating, requiring a phone reboot R11R15R22R29.
AccuWeather No reviews for AccuWeather were provided, so no direct user feedback on its reliability or performance can be given.
Pick FOX Weather if

Pick FOX Weather if you prioritize local accuracy and a detailed radar, and are willing to tolerate potential issues with ads and app navigation R2R5.

Pick AccuWeather if

Pick AccuWeather if you are looking for a generally well-regarded weather app and FOX Weather's reported issues with ads and navigation are a concern for you.

Evidence note: The comparison is heavily one-sided as only reviews for FOX Weather were provided. Therefore, AccuWeather's 'take' sections are empty, and its 'edge' is often a tie by default or inferred based on FOX Weather's weaknesses.

Frequently asked

Is FOX Weather accurate?
FOX Weather receives mixed reviews on accuracy, with many users praising its local precision and timely forecasts R2R5, but a notable number of users report it as inaccurate and unreliable, sometimes failing to correctly predict current weather R7R8R11R15.
Does FOX Weather have too many ads?
Yes, many FOX Weather users report that the app has too many constant and highly disruptive advertisements, often covering the entire screen, and some even experience ads despite paying for an ad-free version R6R17R22R23.
Are there issues with FOX Weather's app layout?
Yes, users frequently complain about FOX Weather's app layout, citing issues like the app taking up too much screen space, difficulty scrolling, unreadable or cut-off extended forecasts, and a small font size without adjustment options R1R3R33.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 50 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. [R2] FOX Weather 5/5 · US 🎯: Especially accurate at the Local Level!!!!
  2. [R5] FOX Weather 5/5 · US Awesome weather channel: I use this weather app 10-20 a day. I’m a firemen and it give me what I need to stay safe everyday with what I should wear and care as backups!!!!
  3. [R7] FOX Weather 1/5 · US Worthless: The WORST WEATHER APP IN THE WORLD. IF TODAY IS MONDAY THESE WEATHER IDIOTS COULD NOT PREDICT THE NEXT DAY IS TUESDAY. BETTER OFF NOT PAYING $2.00 and placing a rock on the lawn or look up at the sky for a FAR MORE ACCURATE FORECAST. NOT WORTH 1 STAR.
  4. [R8] FOX Weather 4/5 · US Inaccurate: Weather channel app is more accurate and radar show additional hot of time
  5. [R1] FOX Weather 1/5 · US Do they use their own APP: Horrible. Whenever a story from Fox turns into a story from Fox Weather, I just close it. The APP takes up WAY too much screen, making it difficult, if not, impossible at times to scroll. You guys are are reaching, trying to get articles on the weather app. There is no need for this app.
  6. [R3] FOX Weather 3/5 · US Layout: Finding and adding towns/city. Extended 14 day forecast.
  7. [R9] FOX Weather 2/5 · US Story Links: Stories linked on Fox News go to weather home page, not the article. You have to scroll to find it.
  8. [R13] FOX Weather 2/5 · US Not the article: Fox weather has teaser notifications. I select a specific one and the “tease” doesn’t come up.
  9. [R6] FOX Weather 3/5 · US Highly disruptive ads: Waay too much annoying advertising covering entire screen just to read basic information.
  10. [R17] FOX Weather 1/5 · US No Ads Please: Why all the constant advertisements? There are plenty of weather apps to choose from.
  11. [R19] FOX Weather 1/5 · US STOP with the vague article titles.: There are so interesting articles BUT…..stop the annoying vague titles like the one today indicating beaches in this state are closed due to fecal matter in the water. What state? I’m on the WEST COAST! Now ask me if I give a damn about a closed beach in Massachusetts? State the location in your title! Yeah yeah I know, you care more about clicks than your inte
  12. [R11] FOX Weather 1/5 · US Garbage: The radar only works until you have a big life threatening storm and then it does nothing. The weather isnt half accurate, this app is absolute garbage.
  13. [R15] FOX Weather 2/5 · US Hummm: Not accurate.. not reliable.. As I write this review.. says rain starting in 40 min… as it’s pouring now.. quite common
  14. [R22] FOX Weather 4/5 · US Days are not updated: Love the app but there are times that the day or times are not updated and they show yesterday times and I have to reboot my apple phone to correct it. I also paid for the no adds and I still get them.
  15. [R29] FOX Weather 1/5 · US Very Rarely Correct: Simple, Fox 4 weather is just wrong most of the time.you can never rely on it to plan your day. Finds different app.
  16. [R23] FOX Weather 1/5 · US Too many commercials: Too many commercials, too much meteorology education, not enough what when and where
  17. [R33] FOX Weather 1/5 · US Horrible Layout: There’s no detailed extended forecast for the next 14 nights. If the extended forecast is more than two lines it’s cut off with ellipses, it’s unreadable and it’s useless. The font is way too small with no way to make it bigger.

Synthesized from 50 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store