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Head-to-head

14FirstAlert Weather TriState vs AccuWeather

14FirstAlert Weather TriState 4.7★ · Free to download 75
Winner 14FirstAlert Weather TriState
AccuWeather 4.6★ · Free + IAP 65

Choose 14FirstAlert Weather TriState for a more localized weather experience, while AccuWeather may be better for broader forecasts.

14FirstAlert Weather TriState offers a more user-friendly interface and localized alerts, despite some concerns about accuracy and ads. AccuWeather, while popular, has faced criticism for inaccuracies and loading issues, especially in its free version.

Head to head

features edge: 14FirstAlert Weather TriStateR11R32R68R76
14FirstAlert Weather TriState Users appreciate the localized alerts and detailed forecasts from 14FirstAlert, with many citing its effectiveness during severe weather events R11R32.
AccuWeather AccuWeather users mention useful features like precise forecasts and radar, but many feel the app's accuracy has declined R68R76.
ease of use edge: 14FirstAlert Weather TriStateR1R5R70R98
14FirstAlert Weather TriState 14FirstAlert is generally seen as easy to navigate, though some users dislike recent updates R1R5.
AccuWeather AccuWeather is noted for its user-friendly interface, but many users report slow loading times and glitches R70R98.
reliability tieR4R10R72R73
14FirstAlert Weather TriState Users express concerns about the reliability of 14FirstAlert's forecasts, particularly in localized areas R4R10.
AccuWeather AccuWeather has been criticized for inaccuracies and frequent loading issues, which have frustrated users R72R73.
price/value edge: 14FirstAlert Weather TriStateR5R8R72R85
14FirstAlert Weather TriState 14FirstAlert is free to download and use, with no premium tier, making it accessible for all users R5R8.
AccuWeather AccuWeather is free but has a premium tier for faster information, leading to complaints about the free version's limitations R72R85.
support tieR6R22R96R113
14FirstAlert Weather TriState 14FirstAlert users have expressed dissatisfaction with support during severe weather events R6R22.
AccuWeather AccuWeather users report issues with customer support and app functionality, especially after updates R96R113.
Pick 14FirstAlert Weather TriState if

you want a free, localized weather app with a user-friendly interface.

Pick AccuWeather if

you prefer a more established app with broader coverage but are okay with ads and potential inaccuracies.

Evidence note: 14FirstAlert has a smaller user base, leading to fewer reviews, but the feedback is generally positive. AccuWeather has a larger volume of reviews, indicating a mixed experience, especially with its free version.

Frequently asked

Is 14FirstAlert Weather TriState free?
Yes, 14FirstAlert Weather TriState is free to download and use, making it accessible for all users R5R8.

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. [R11] 14FirstAlert Weather TriState 5/5 · US Love it: I love this app it’s so good and it tells me when there’s a tornado
  2. [R32] 14FirstAlert Weather TriState 5/5 · US 14 Weather App: I love this app. Always up to real time. You get alarms if there are storms coming in your area or near by you can see the radar just like your watching tv. Alerts sound for not just storms but high humidity, pollen, tornado warnings or just a beautiful day ahead good for cutting grass. You can plan your day out if you need a umbrella, a jacket whatever the case may be. I’ve watche
  3. [R68] AccuWeather 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.
  4. [R76] AccuWeather 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.
  5. [R1] 14FirstAlert Weather TriState 1/5 · US New Format: I DO NOT like this new format, when my phone upgraded, it changed it. I prefer the old STYLE Much Better !! This new one is too difficult to fiqure out !!!!
  6. [R5] 14FirstAlert Weather TriState 5/5 · US 14 First Alert Weather App: It’s a very good weather app
  7. [R70] AccuWeather 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.
  8. [R98] AccuWeather 4/5 · US Slow loading: My app used to work perfect but now it’s very slow loading every time I turn on the app.
  9. [R4] 14FirstAlert Weather TriState 2/5 · US If ypu live near the ohio river do not expect an accurate forcast: I use the WFIE First Alert Weather app regularly because I want a reliable local source, but the overall experience has become increasingly difficult to deal with. I live in 47714, and the weather never matches where I live. I would appreciate money being invested into equipment that would allow localized neighborhood weather. Don'
  10. [R10] 14FirstAlert Weather TriState 1/5 · US Never accurate weather: We need Mike Blake back at least his reporting was correct.
  11. [R72] AccuWeather 3/5 · US Payment required for fastest info: I can’t depend on AccuWeather during an emergency anymore. The free version has a hiccup when you open it. You must stare at a blurry screening and hope that it boots up. Even closing it out and reopening it multiple times doesn’t always fix it. I no longer can depend on this app when severe weather threatens. I feel lucky if I can coax it into giving me the dail
  12. [R73] AccuWeather 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. [R8] 14FirstAlert Weather TriState 5/5 · US Channel 14 - Rocks: I love the weather report I get daily! I know it is well trust d in my book! Thank you Channel 14!!!❤️❤️❤️
  14. [R85] AccuWeather 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.
  15. [R6] 14FirstAlert Weather TriState 3/5 · US Live feeds: Couldn’t get the weather live feeds on this app during all the tornado warnings yesterday.
  16. [R22] 14FirstAlert Weather TriState 1/5 · US First alert Severe Weather: Phone says to check the app for upcoming severe weather and I go to it and there’s sound for commercial, but none for the alert! Not a very good app if it’s main focus is on making $$, but not alerting folks about weather
  17. [R96] AccuWeather 3/5 · US Keep having issues: I love to get my weather from AccuWeather and have for a long time But these last couple weeks when there is severe weather I try to open my app and it doesn’t open. It says something went wrong we are working hard to fix it. Well it’s constantly. Then it will open and if I close it and try to reopen it. I will get the same message. When it does open it takes forever. Don’t kno
  18. [R113] AccuWeather 4/5 · US I really like this App: I really like this app, but lately it does not load reliably. Most of the time the loading stalls and it does not matter whether I use WiFi or my cellular network. I have deleted and reinstalled the app numerous times, but the problem persists. Very annoying.

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