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MyRadar Accurate Weather Radar vs WeatherBug

MyRadar Accurate Weather Radar 4.8★ · Free + IAP 65
Winner WeatherBug
WeatherBug 4.8★ · Free + IAP 70

MyRadar is generally preferred for its radar accuracy, but recent updates have introduced significant usability issues and a shift to a paywall, making WeatherBug a more reliable choice despite its own set of bugs.

Full reviews: MyRadar Accurate Weather Radar · WeatherBug

MyRadar is praised for its accurate radar and detailed weather insights, but recent updates have made the free version nearly unusable due to paywalls and technical glitches. WeatherBug, while also having bugs and some accuracy issues, offers a more consistent experience for users looking for a free weather app with various features.

Head to head

Radar Accuracy and Detail edge: MyRadar Accurate Weather RadarR3R8R11R37
MyRadar Accurate Weather Radar MyRadar is frequently lauded for its accurate and detailed radar, with users relying on it for minute-to-minute updates and tracking storms R3R11R37. Many consider it the best radar app available R8.
WeatherBug WeatherBug users also find its radar accurate for tracking rain and lightning . However, some recent reviews indicate issues with the radar not displaying future weather or being inaccurate .
Overall Accuracy (Temperature, Forecasts) edge: MyRadar Accurate Weather RadarR1R20R23R43
MyRadar Accurate Weather Radar MyRadar is generally considered very accurate for weather conditions and forecasts R20R43. Users appreciate its ability to show weather before it happens R23. However, one user noted incorrect location display R1.
WeatherBug WeatherBug receives mixed reviews on overall accuracy. While some users find it very accurate for temperature and forecasts , many others report significant inaccuracies, especially with temperature ('feels like' temperatures, hourly forecasts) and general forecasts .
Ease of Use and Interface tieR14R16R22R25
MyRadar Accurate Weather Radar MyRadar is described as easy to use and navigate, with good coloring and movement on the radar R14. However, recent updates have introduced significant usability issues, including the app freezing on paywalls or ad screens, making it unusable for many R16R22R25.
WeatherBug WeatherBug is generally considered easy to use . However, some users dislike the layout and navigation, especially with ads interrupting forecasts . There are also recurring bugs with managing saved locations .
Reliability and Performance tieR4R9R23R34
MyRadar Accurate Weather Radar MyRadar has historically been reliable , but recent updates have severely impacted its performance. Many users report the app no longer working on their devices (iPhone, iPad), freezing, or failing to load R4R9R23R34.
WeatherBug WeatherBug also faces reliability issues, with reports of the app being buggy, slow to load data, freezing, or glitching . Notifications and alerts are frequently reported as not working .
Features and Coverage tieR5R7R11R15
MyRadar Accurate Weather Radar MyRadar offers features like marking yards for landscapers R11 and notifications for specific areas R5. However, some users outside the US report limited or non-existent coverage for their regions R21R27R30. Apple Watch integration is also problematic R7R15R18.
WeatherBug WeatherBug offers features like lightning maps (Spark) and tracking loved ones in other states . Some users appreciate the push notifications . However, the radar only goes one hour into the future, which is a limitation for some .
Price and Value edge: WeatherBugR6R13R19R28
MyRadar Accurate Weather Radar MyRadar, historically free, has recently implemented a mandatory paywall, forcing users to subscribe for $29.99/year or $1.99/month to access basic features, leading to widespread frustration and uninstalls R19R28. Free users also complain about spam ads R6R13.
WeatherBug WeatherBug is a free app with in-app purchases, but free users complain about intrusive ads that can freeze the app . One user reported being asked to share account information when trying to delete the paid app .
Pick MyRadar Accurate Weather Radar if

you prioritize highly accurate radar and are willing to pay for a subscription, or if you need specific features like marking multiple locations R11.

Pick WeatherBug if

you need a free weather app with a decent radar and additional features like lightning maps, and can tolerate some bugs and ads .

Evidence note: Recent reviews for MyRadar are heavily skewed negative due to the new paywall and app-breaking bugs, which contrasts with its high lifetime rating. WeatherBug also has a significant number of negative recent reviews, primarily citing bugs and inaccuracies, but its free tier remains more functional than MyRadar's current state.

Frequently asked

Is MyRadar still free to use?
No, MyRadar is no longer consistently free; recent updates have introduced a mandatory paywall, requiring users to subscribe for $29.99 per year or $1.99 per month to access the app R19R28R40R52.
Do either of these apps work well outside the US?
MyRadar has limited functionality outside the US, with users in the UK and Europe reporting that rain patterns disappear when zooming in or that the app doesn't show local weather R21R27R30R33. WeatherBug has some users in the UK who find its radar accurate for local use, but it's primarily designed for US weather .
Are there issues with Apple Watch compatibility for either app?
MyRadar has significant issues with its Apple Watch app, with users reporting it doesn't work, won't keep up live, or that complications disappear or get stuck R7R15R18. Reviews do not mention specific Apple Watch issues for WeatherBug.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R3] MyRadar Accurate Weather Radar 3/5 · US Rancher: Minute to minute must have weather updates!!! Life saver..
  2. [R8] MyRadar Accurate Weather Radar 5/5 · US This is the Best Radar app: There nothing out there better. I have looked.
  3. [R11] MyRadar Accurate Weather Radar 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
  4. [R37] MyRadar Accurate Weather Radar 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. [R1] MyRadar Accurate Weather Radar 2/5 · US Need help please: I’m in Wichita and it says a different town
  6. [R20] MyRadar Accurate Weather Radar 5/5 · US MyRadar Right On: I can always count on my radar picture of the coming weather, winds and air condition.
  7. [R23] MyRadar Accurate Weather Radar 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.
  8. [R43] MyRadar Accurate Weather Radar 5/5 · US Accurate: In Santander Cebu this is the most reliable weather forecast available
  9. [R14] MyRadar Accurate Weather Radar 5/5 · US Use of radar,: Always like this app for its coloring and its movement need my temperature back tho please,, thnx y'all!
  10. [R16] MyRadar Accurate Weather Radar 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
  11. [R22] MyRadar Accurate Weather Radar 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
  12. [R25] MyRadar Accurate Weather Radar 1/5 · US Unbelievable: FINAL UPDATE: downgraded to newest version, this formerly-useful weather app is now UNUSABLE. Downgraded to one star and deleted, just as I said I would. Goodbye. Previous review: Grrr. Why can’t anyone LEAVE SOMETH8NG ALONE when it WORKS?? Rating of MyRadar dropped to 2 stars; I wish I could UPgrade back to the previous version that wasn’t obnoxious. Screw it up any worse, and I’ll
  13. [R4] MyRadar Accurate Weather Radar 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
  14. [R9] MyRadar Accurate Weather Radar 3/5 · US Stopped working on iPad: No longer works on iPad. Recent update bad?
  15. [R34] MyRadar Accurate Weather Radar 1/5 · US Does not work: Whatever changes you made the app no longer works on my iPhone. Please fix it ASAP
  16. [R5] MyRadar Accurate Weather Radar 5/5 · US MyRadar: thank you for the notification for the quad city weather forecast for the weather and warmer cooler temperatures thank you
  17. [R7] MyRadar Accurate Weather Radar 1/5 · US Doesn’t work on Watch: Watch app just tells you to install phone app, but never works
  18. [R15] MyRadar Accurate Weather Radar 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
  19. [R6] MyRadar Accurate Weather Radar 3/5 · US Meh: This radar is good and accurate but it sends me spam emails and ads.
  20. [R13] MyRadar Accurate Weather Radar 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
  21. [R19] MyRadar Accurate Weather Radar 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.
  22. [R28] MyRadar Accurate Weather Radar 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.
  23. [R40] MyRadar Accurate Weather Radar 1/5 · US Used to be free but not anymore: Developers have pushed an update in the last few weeks such that within about 48 hours the app opens and the only option is a 7 day free trial with a $30 annual renewal. This app has been great for years but no more. It shouldn’t appear in a search for free weather radar apps.
  24. [R52] MyRadar Accurate Weather Radar 1/5 · US Stuck on asking for subscription: I used to use this all the time, now it just says 7 day free trial and the $1.99/month. Shows no weather, no nothing……..
  25. [R21] MyRadar Accurate Weather Radar 3/5 · GB Uk: Please can we have lightning flashes in the uk
  26. [R27] MyRadar Accurate Weather Radar 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.
  27. [R30] MyRadar Accurate Weather Radar 3/5 · GB Good but...: It doesn't show UK weather! I want to see UK weather!!!
  28. [R33] MyRadar Accurate Weather Radar 3/5 · GB Mr H: Great app if you live in the USA no good in Europe, sorry!
  29. [R18] MyRadar Accurate Weather Radar 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

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