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Local Weather Radar & Forecast vs WeatherBug

Local Weather Radar & Forecast 4.6★ · Free to download · ⚠ stale 55
Winner WeatherBug
WeatherBug 4.8★ · Free + IAP 70

WeatherBug is generally the more feature-rich and reliable option, despite recent bug reports, while Local Weather Radar & Forecast struggles with core functionality and outdated features.

Full reviews: Local Weather Radar & Forecast · WeatherBug

WeatherBug offers a more comprehensive weather experience with specialized features like lightning maps, though it has faced recent issues with radar and location management. Local Weather Radar & Forecast is praised for its simplicity and accuracy when it works, but many users report significant bugs, especially with radar and traffic, and a lack of updates.

Head to head

Accuracy of Forecasts edge: WeatherBugR11R14R26R29
Local Weather Radar & Forecast Users of Local Weather Radar & Forecast generally find it accurate for local weather, with some calling it "spot on" and dependable R11R14R26R29. However, a significant number of users report inaccuracies, with forecasts being "90% wrong every time" and radar showing rain when it's dry .
WeatherBug WeatherBug users frequently praise its accuracy, stating it's "very accurate" and reliable for planning daily activities . Some users, however, note that it's "not 100% accurate" and can be off on temperatures or show rain when there's sunshine .
Radar Functionality tieR1R3R7R10
Local Weather Radar & Forecast Many users appreciate Local Weather Radar & Forecast's radar, calling it "magnífico" and "much better than most apps" R1. However, a major complaint is that the radar often doesn't load, doesn't show movement over time, is poor, or only shows current conditions without future predictions R3R7R10. Some also report issues with snow/rain colors .
WeatherBug WeatherBug's radar is generally well-regarded for its accuracy and usefulness, particularly the lightning map feature . However, a significant number of recent reviews indicate severe problems with the radar, including not displaying future radar, showing nothing past the 'NOW' point, or not working at all after updates .
Ease of Use & Interface tieR4R9R10R12
Local Weather Radar & Forecast Local Weather Radar & Forecast is praised for being "simple, easy to use" and "right to the point" R12R38. Conversely, many users find the interface bad, difficult to navigate, or cluttered with "junk" R4R9R10. Specific issues include inability to remove default locations and poor map quality R4R37.
WeatherBug WeatherBug is described as "easy to use" and provides a "clear picture" of the weather . However, a common complaint is a "poor layout" and "poor UI" with ads interrupting forecasts . Many users also report persistent bugs with deleting saved locations, making the app less user-friendly .
Reliability & Bugs tieR2R3R13R16
Local Weather Radar & Forecast Local Weather Radar & Forecast has significant reliability issues, with users reporting the app "won't load," "has quit working," or "doesn't work" at all R2. Specific bugs include non-functional traffic reports, moon phases not loading, and persistent alerts for incorrect locations R3R13R16R19.
WeatherBug WeatherBug users report numerous bugs, including the app not loading, freezing, or glitching . A recurring problem is the inability to delete saved locations . Notification issues are also common, with alerts not being sent or changing screen orientation .
Features & Updates edge: WeatherBugR3R16R19R21
Local Weather Radar & Forecast Local Weather Radar & Forecast is appreciated for its simplicity and specific local focus R38. However, users frequently request basic features like dark mode, a paid ad-free version, and proper notifications R21. Many features are reported as broken or showing their age, such as moon phases and traffic reports R3R16R19R22.
WeatherBug WeatherBug offers specialized features like spark lightning maps and the ability to track loved ones in other states . However, users complain about the lack of updates to fix long-standing bugs, particularly with location management and radar . Some users also wish for humidity to be shown on the main page .
Pick Local Weather Radar & Forecast if

you prioritize a simple, straightforward weather app and are willing to overlook potential bugs and a lack of advanced features, especially if you find its core forecast accurate for your specific location R12.

Pick WeatherBug if

you want a more feature-rich weather app with specialized tools like lightning maps and the ability to track multiple locations, and are hopeful that recent bugs will be addressed .

Evidence note: Both apps have a mix of positive and negative recent reviews, with many users of both reporting significant bugs, especially with radar and location management. Local Weather Radar & Forecast has a smaller user base and fewer reviews overall.

Frequently asked

Do these apps have a free version?
Yes, both Local Weather Radar & Forecast and WeatherBug are free to download. Local Weather Radar & Forecast is entirely free with ads R12R38, while WeatherBug is free but offers in-app purchases (IAP) for additional features or an ad-free experience R82.
Which app is better for traffic reports?
Neither app is currently reliable for traffic reports; Local Weather Radar & Forecast users report that the traffic feature has stopped working R2R16R22R28, and WeatherBug users also complain about traffic cameras not showing local information .
Can I remove saved locations in these apps?
Users of Local Weather Radar & Forecast report difficulty removing default or unwanted locations R4R13R37R41. WeatherBug users also frequently complain about a persistent bug that prevents them from deleting saved locations .

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R11] Local Weather Radar & Forecast 5/5 · US Accurate: Seems to be as accurate or more than NWS and local meteorological forecast of our news networks
  2. [R14] Local Weather Radar & Forecast 5/5 · US Very useful!: This is the most dependable app I use.
  3. [R26] Local Weather Radar & Forecast 5/5 · US Works for Me..: So far pretty scurite!!
  4. [R29] Local Weather Radar & Forecast 5/5 · US Weather Reports Matter: For some reason my weather in my iPhone was no longer accurate. I’m glad I found your site. Having accurate weather really matters! Thanks!
  5. [R1] Local Weather Radar & Forecast 2/5 · US Tiempo: Magnífico
  6. [R3] Local Weather Radar & Forecast 3/5 · US Showing its age.: I’m old, and parts of me are creaking and inoperative. This app is like me. Radar doesn’t show movement over time. Moon phases simply don’t load. What works is nice. I just wish it all would. Maybe it needs financial incentive to get back up to speed.
  7. [R7] Local Weather Radar & Forecast 2/5 · US Weather rain radar is poor.: The time for this should be much longer.
  8. [R10] Local Weather Radar & Forecast 2/5 · US You can do better, a lot better: I’ve tried using this on my iPad and not had a great deal of success, especially with the radar often not working. It shows that it’s loading data but it never (apparently) loads. I also don’t find the app particularly user-friendly. Maybe I’m expecting too much considering the fact that I am paying nothing. However, I believe there are better free weather apps out
  9. [R4] Local Weather Radar & Forecast 2/5 · US Bad interface: Easy enough to enter my location, but could find no way to remove the default NYC location. Setting would be a good place for that. Or a check or radio button by the location. Or tap on the location to remove it. But no such control is visible. NYC has “favorites” under it. But there is no visible menu item or setting for favorites. I hate having to forage to find the way to make a
  10. [R9] Local Weather Radar & Forecast 3/5 · US I just want details of my local weather .: Show more junk very little weather
  11. [R12] Local Weather Radar & Forecast 3/5 · US Simple, easy to use,has some bugs.: This app is simple, easy to use. It has ads, but so far they merely obscure the bottom of the screen. It has a single bug that irritates me. When I look at the forecasts it also displays a radar map and when I need to look at the radar map alone the right third of the screen is obscured by forecasts. Instead of one screen for both functions it should have two se
  12. [R2] Local Weather Radar & Forecast 5/5 · US I love this weather app: Today however it won’t load. I depend on this app for more than weather, it’s also my go to for accurate traffic reports. Please fix it, there isn’t another app as good and accurate as this for weather and traffic.
  13. [R13] Local Weather Radar & Forecast 1/5 · US Location alerts: Regardless of how many times I remove location NY. I get NY alerts for weather. I don’t live in NY.
  14. [R16] Local Weather Radar & Forecast 2/5 · US Not too happy: Lost traffic bout a month ago- cant get it back.
  15. [R19] Local Weather Radar & Forecast 1/5 · US Lots of bugs: Traffic doesn’t work. Moon Phase doesn’t work. Why can’t I have both Radar and Clouds on the weather map at the same time???
  16. [R21] Local Weather Radar & Forecast 3/5 · US It’s decent but needs upgrades: Please make a Dark Mode. Please make a paid version with no advertisements. Please send notifications from the app - it literally sends NONE. These are all basic. Please upgrade your app to do these basic things and you’d have a 5-star app
  17. [R38] Local Weather Radar & Forecast 5/5 · US Right to the point service.: I have a busy schedule. So I need to be able to check the weather report that is clear enough for me to get the point. I don’t need a lot of advertisements. Thank you for keeping it simple. I do not get distracted away from my schedule.
  18. [R82] WeatherBug 1/5 · US Beware of Scammers: I paid for the App Sat 7-4-26 3 days in a row it was telling me that the outside temperature was 79 degrees with a real feel of 79 degrees but it was not 79 degrees but it was 90 degrees with a real feel of 102 degrees and when I tried to delete the app it was saying that they wanted to share my account information with another app and it wasn’t letting me do it but I did i hav
  19. [R22] Local Weather Radar & Forecast 1/5 · US Doesn’t work like it did: Traffic is no longer working and the map portion no longer shows up taking a long time to load but never does now
  20. [R28] Local Weather Radar & Forecast 1/5 · US Traffic stopped working: I have been using this app for years. It has been my go to app for weather and traffic. The traffic part has stopped working. Very sad about this. I asked a friend who recommended this app if theirs was working and they also have the same problem. Would love to see this bug fixed and I’ll go back to 5 stars.
  21. [R37] Local Weather Radar & Forecast 2/5 · US Can’t change default location from NYC: Otherwise it seems like an OK app. But my default location isn’t NYC it’s in Michigan which I’ve added but can’t get rid of NYC.
  22. [R41] Local Weather Radar & Forecast 5/5 · US Works great easy to use!: Only negative it sends warnings on cities u added but deleted

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