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Head-to-head

First Alert 4 Weather vs WKYT FirstAlert Weather

First Alert 4 Weather 4.7★ · Free to download 60
Winner WKYT FirstAlert Weather
WKYT FirstAlert Weather 4.8★ · Free to download 65

Both First Alert 4 Weather and WKYT FirstAlert Weather struggle with intrusive ads and app stability, but WKYT FirstAlert Weather has a slight edge due to its slightly better radar reliability and user satisfaction with its meteorologists.

Full reviews: First Alert 4 Weather · WKYT FirstAlert Weather

Both First Alert 4 Weather and WKYT FirstAlert Weather are free weather apps that provide local forecasts and alerts, but both are plagued by frequent ads and technical issues. WKYT FirstAlert Weather generally offers more reliable radar and is praised for its meteorologists, while First Alert 4 Weather faces more complaints about radar inaccuracies and app crashes.

Head to head

Features tieR1R3R14R25
First Alert 4 Weather First Alert 4 Weather provides radar, alerts, and video forecasts, with some users appreciating the localized alerts and the ability to tune into KMOV's coverage R14R37. However, users report issues with the radar not showing the entire country , conflicting information between future and 24-hour radar R1, and a cluttered radar display with too many lightning indicators R25. Some users also desire an allergy forecast R3.
WKYT FirstAlert Weather WKYT FirstAlert Weather offers radar, hourly and extended forecasts, and updates . Users appreciate its storm tracking capabilities and the ability to check weather anytime . However, some find the layout generic and wish for more frequent and accurate precipitation updates . There are also requests for features like an iPhone widget and alerts for closings and delays .
Ease of Use tieR1R6R9R11
First Alert 4 Weather Users find First Alert 4 Weather easy to use for relevant weather information R11. However, many complain about ads interrupting live streams and severe weather coverage R1R6R9R12. The app also resets to the home screen after leaving and returning , and some find the new format difficult to navigate .
WKYT FirstAlert Weather WKYT FirstAlert Weather is generally considered easy to use , with users appreciating quick access to radar from notifications . However, a significant number of users are frustrated by excessive ads that delay access to weather information . Some also find the app too cluttered and prefer a simpler interface .
Reliability edge: WKYT FirstAlert WeatherR4R7R15R17
First Alert 4 Weather First Alert 4 Weather receives mixed reviews on reliability. While some find it very accurate R17R32 and appreciate its alerts , many report significant issues. These include inaccurate radar R37, radar freezing or going blank R18, videos not playing or having no sound R7R19, and the app crashing frequently R15R22. Temperatures can also be incorrect R4.
WKYT FirstAlert Weather WKYT FirstAlert Weather is praised for its accurate forecasts and dependable updates . However, many users report issues with radar accuracy, stating it's often wrong or delayed . The app also experiences frequent crashing and videos often don't play or lack sound . Notifications can be inconsistent or annoying .
Price/Value tieR1R6R9R11
First Alert 4 Weather As a free app, First Alert 4 Weather provides valuable local weather information and severe weather alerts R11. However, the value is significantly diminished by the overwhelming number of ads, which often interrupt critical weather coverage R1R6R9R12.
WKYT FirstAlert Weather WKYT FirstAlert Weather is also a free app, offering local weather forecasts, radar, and alerts . Users appreciate getting accurate weather information without cost . However, the value is heavily impacted by the constant and intrusive ads, which many users find unacceptable, especially during severe weather alerts .
Support tieR8R15R18R22
First Alert 4 Weather Reviews for First Alert 4 Weather do not specifically mention user support, but issues like persistent bugs R8R15R22 and radar problems R18R25R37 suggest that reported problems are not always promptly addressed.
WKYT FirstAlert Weather One user of WKYT FirstAlert Weather reported reaching out to the WKYT Facebook page about a persistent glitch a year prior, but the issue remained unresolved . This indicates that support may not be effective in addressing technical problems.
Pick First Alert 4 Weather if

You prioritize the KMOV 4Warn Team's specific meteorologists and are willing to tolerate significant ad interruptions and occasional app instability for their local coverage .

Pick WKYT FirstAlert Weather if

You value accurate weather forecasts and radar observations and prefer the WKYT meteorologists , even if it means dealing with frequent ads and occasional app glitches .

Evidence note: Both apps are free, so much of the negativity stems from ad intrusion and performance issues, which are common complaints for free apps. The lifetime ratings are very similar, and recent reviews highlight similar frustrations for both.

Frequently asked

Do these apps show ads?
Yes, both First Alert 4 Weather and WKYT FirstAlert Weather display a significant number of ads, with many users reporting that ads interrupt live streams, severe weather coverage, and general app usage R1R6R12R16.
Are the weather forecasts accurate?
Users have mixed experiences with forecast accuracy for both apps; First Alert 4 Weather is described as 'very accurate' by some R17R32 but 'not reliable' by others, with reports of radar being 'routinely wrong' R37 and temperatures being incorrect R4. WKYT FirstAlert Weather is praised for being 'accurate' and having a 'most accurate radar' , but also faces criticism for 'inaccurate Radar' and 'Delayed Data' .
Do the apps have technical issues?
Both apps frequently experience technical issues; First Alert 4 Weather users report the app 'breaks every few months' R15, crashes randomly R22, radar freezes R18, and videos don't load or have no sound R7R19. WKYT FirstAlert Weather also has reports of 'Glitching App' , crashing , radar acting up , and videos not playing or having no sound .

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R1] First Alert 4 Weather 2/5 · US Conflicting information, ad prioritized: Could literally be dangerous in bad weather that the advertising sponsor takes up the entire screen so long. (Duh, just have the ad at the top or bottom of the screen continuously.) And regular future radar and 24-hr radar conflict, even in the supposed current status.
  2. [R3] First Alert 4 Weather 3/5 · US Allergy Forecast: It would be helpful to include an allergy forecast.
  3. [R14] First Alert 4 Weather 5/5 · US Period Weather Watcher: I woke up to scary noise from a storm at 4am and went straight for First Alert 4! I was relieved to see that it was just an Alton storm. Which is not unusual because the thunder here is louder in the valley behind the bluff we live on.
  4. [R25] First Alert 4 Weather 1/5 · US What happened?: This use to be my go to weather app, it’s pretty much unusable after the latest update. The overlays are a disaster. I just want to be able to see the radar with overlapping warnings, not a bunch of indicators for lighting. They only clutter the radar. It’s a hot mess.
  5. [R6] First Alert 4 Weather 3/5 · US Bogus: I can never see the video about the weather - there’s always an ad running instead of the storm warning I want/need to see.
  6. [R9] First Alert 4 Weather 3/5 · US Ok: When watching live for tornado warnings, it’s not helpful to bring up ads in the middle of watching to see where it’s at. Not happy
  7. [R11] First Alert 4 Weather 5/5 · US Info at my fingertips: This is a great app for relevant weather information at my fingertips.
  8. [R4] First Alert 4 Weather 1/5 · US Not working: Always shows 77* when it’s at least 90* out. Used to be great but it needs looked at now
  9. [R7] First Alert 4 Weather 2/5 · US No sound: The commercial at the beginning has sound. The weather report doesn’t.
  10. [R15] First Alert 4 Weather 3/5 · US App breaks every few months: It’s great for trying to keep track of the weather and everything, but every few months the app breaks. It crashes trying to open the daily tracker, the radar, and it won’t load even the temperature.
  11. [R17] First Alert 4 Weather 5/5 · US Good: Vary accurate 🌪️🌩️⛈️🌨️
  12. [R8] First Alert 4 Weather 4/5 · US Extremely useful but some bugs: I do love that it gives me loud alerts to storms but unfortunately even though I turned off alerts to lightning so I could sleep it still gave me the alerts. Hopefully this bug is fixed quickly. .
  13. [R18] First Alert 4 Weather 3/5 · US Not reliable: Pages/Radar freezes and goes blank on my iPhone at critical times. The previous version never did this. And yes, my updates and iPhone are up to date.
  14. [R22] First Alert 4 Weather 2/5 · US Buggy: Crashes randomly, radar won’t show up sometimes, videos don’t load half the time, ads on the videos sometimes make the phone crash. I don’t have these problems with any other weather app.
  15. [R12] First Alert 4 Weather 3/5 · US Live stream: It’s great to have a mobile app that live streams severe weather when you’re in the basement, but putting multiple ads on your live stream every 3-5 minutes is not a great idea. people need to know where and when a tornado is going to hit their town in that moment. And the ads also mess up the live stream causing it to go black, causing me to restart the app repeatedly. I know ads br
  16. [R16] First Alert 4 Weather 1/5 · US Don’t show ads during tornado coverage: Interrupting Steve and the team with ads in the middle of live coverage of tornadoes rolling through St Louis? Ridiculous, craven, and embarrassing.
  17. [R32] First Alert 4 Weather 5/5 · US Weather app: Excellent and accurate weather app, I watch channel everyday and trust there meteorologist.
  18. [R37] First Alert 4 Weather 2/5 · US Great Notifications, Horrible Radar: Radar is routinely wrong. Whether it is predictions of the path of weather or what the weather is actively doing, it is wrong more often than it is correct. There have been times it is actively pouring over us and when you check radar, there’s nothing showing up within 5-10 miles of us. That said, love the notifications of warnings and the ability to tune int
  19. [R19] First Alert 4 Weather 2/5 · US No live stream?: Switched to the app since livestream from website no longer works on my phone, and they don’t list any requirements for it. There’s a tornado warning right now, and the latest video on the app is hours old. What’s the point?

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