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Local Weather Radar & Forecast vs AccuWeather

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

AccuWeather is the better choice for a comprehensive and generally reliable weather app, despite recent performance issues and intrusive ads, while Local Weather Radar & Forecast struggles with significant bugs and a lack of updates.

Full reviews: Local Weather Radar & Forecast · AccuWeather

AccuWeather offers a robust feature set, including detailed forecasts and radar, though recent updates have introduced performance problems and an increase in ads. Local Weather Radar & Forecast, while praised for its simplicity and accuracy by some, is plagued by numerous bugs, non-functional features, and a dated interface.

Head to head

Features edge: AccuWeatherR2R3R16R19
Local Weather Radar & Forecast Local Weather Radar & Forecast is appreciated for its simple, direct weather and radar, with some users specifically praising its traffic reports R2. However, many features are reported as broken or missing, including moon phases, traffic, and the ability to view radar and clouds simultaneously R3R16R19. Users also desire dark mode, ad-free options, and proper notifications R21R42.
AccuWeather AccuWeather provides a wide range of features, including precise forecasts, radar, extended forecast calendars, and air quality data . Users appreciate its minute-by-minute rain forecasts . However, some features like past rainfall data are hard to find , and there's a lack of specific precipitation alerts . Recent updates have also removed or changed some premium features for existing users .
Ease of Use tieR4R6R12R13
Local Weather Radar & Forecast Some users find Local Weather Radar & Forecast simple and easy to use R12R23. However, many report a bad interface, difficulty removing default locations like NYC, and a lack of clear navigation for basic changes R4R6R13R18. The radar display is also criticized for being overly complicated or having an unclear base map R15.
AccuWeather AccuWeather is generally considered easy to use and navigate, with clear access to current conditions, hourly forecasts, and radar . However, recent updates have introduced significant loading delays and crashes, making the app frustrating to use for many .
Reliability edge: AccuWeatherR2R3R10R11
Local Weather Radar & Forecast Local Weather Radar & Forecast is praised by some for its accuracy and dependability R2R11. However, a significant number of users report that the app frequently fails to load data, especially the radar, or stops working entirely R2R3R10R19. There are also complaints about inaccurate forecasts and radar R34.
AccuWeather AccuWeather is frequently lauded for its accuracy in forecasts and radar, with users trusting it for planning and staying informed . However, a substantial number of recent reviews indicate a decline in accuracy, with radar being off and forecasts not matching actual conditions .
Price/Value edge: Local Weather Radar & ForecastR12R21R23R46
Local Weather Radar & Forecast Local Weather Radar & Forecast is free to download, and some users appreciate that it has no in-app purchases R23. However, the free experience includes ads that can obscure the screen R12R46. Users express a willingness to pay for a version without ads or with more features like Dark Mode and notifications R21.
AccuWeather AccuWeather is free to download but offers in-app purchases. The free version is heavily criticized for an overwhelming number of pop-up ads, especially during severe weather, which can block content and make the app unusable R75. Some users note that critical warnings are behind a paywall .
Support tieR2R3R10R15
Local Weather Radar & Forecast Users of Local Weather Radar & Forecast frequently request fixes for bugs, non-working features like traffic and moon phases, and improvements to the radar R2R3R10R15. There's a general sentiment that the app needs updates R15R21.
AccuWeather AccuWeather users report issues with notifications turning on by themselves and difficulty reaching support through the app . Many users are frustrated by the app's performance issues, including crashing and slow loading, especially after recent updates, and are looking for fixes .
Pick Local Weather Radar & Forecast if

You prioritize a simple, straightforward weather app with potentially fewer intrusive ads, and are willing to overlook significant bugs and a lack of updates R23.

Pick AccuWeather if

You need a feature-rich weather app with detailed forecasts, radar, and additional information like air quality, and are prepared to tolerate performance issues and frequent ads in the free version .

Evidence note: AccuWeather has a much larger user base and review volume, leading to more varied feedback, especially regarding recent negative experiences. Local Weather Radar & Forecast's reviews are more consistently focused on specific bugs and a desire for updates.

Frequently asked

Which app is more accurate?
Both apps receive praise for accuracy, but also criticism. Local Weather Radar & Forecast is described as "spot on" and "accurate" by some users R11R36R50, while others find it "very bad and inaccurate" R34. AccuWeather is frequently called "most accurate" and "never wrong" by its users , though a notable number of recent reviews report it as "horribly inaccurate" and "rarely accurate" .
Do these apps have a free version?
Yes, both apps are free to download. Local Weather Radar & Forecast is entirely free with no in-app purchases, though it does display ads R12R23R46. AccuWeather is also free to download but includes in-app purchases and is heavily criticized for numerous, often intrusive, ads in its free version R75.
Which app has better radar?
Local Weather Radar & Forecast's radar is praised by some for being "magnífico" and having "great graphics" R1, but others find it poor, buggy, or lacking features like movement over time R3R7R10R15. AccuWeather's radar is often commended for its detail and ability to track storms , but a significant number of recent reviews state it is "almost always inaccurate" or "sucks" .
Are there issues with notifications?
Yes, both apps have notification issues. Local Weather Radar & Forecast users report not receiving any severe weather notifications despite settings being on, and receiving alerts for incorrect locations R13R18R41R42. AccuWeather users complain about unwanted, disturbing notifications about non-weather events , and notifications for locations turning on by themselves , while also noting a lack of precipitation alerts .

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [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.
  2. [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.
  3. [R16] Local Weather Radar & Forecast 2/5 · US Not too happy: Lost traffic bout a month ago- cant get it back.
  4. [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???
  5. [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
  6. [R6] Local Weather Radar & Forecast 3/5 · US News: I live in Brooklyn NY. I could care less about what is happening in Boston.
  7. [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
  8. [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.
  9. [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
  10. [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
  11. [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
  12. [R23] Local Weather Radar & Forecast 5/5 · US Perfect weather app!: My local news app updated and changed their weather to a terrible new weather app. After much searching I found this one which was the one the news app had used before! So excited to have this simple & convenient weather app back! It’s the best & no in app purchase too!
  13. [R46] Local Weather Radar & Forecast 1/5 · US Limited information: While this is not the worst weather app, this one is very limited on forecast weather and overloaded with advertising. I use this to verify another radar app which is acting faulty.
  14. [R15] Local Weather Radar & Forecast 3/5 · US Good but needs update: I’ve been searching for a simple but informative weather app for years. I most look for a 7 day snapshot and I frequently use the radar. This app seems to fit the bill finally. But it needs a couple things to be 4 or 5 stars. Radar is usually overly complicated or buggy, so far I’ve been happy with this one. I still haven’t found one that auto plays. Why do I have to hit p
  15. [R34] Local Weather Radar & Forecast 1/5 · US Wrong forecast: This app is very bad and inaccurate.Forecast is 90% wrong every time.! Can not predict even one day ahead. Radar is also inaccurate. It shows rain when it’s dry!
  16. [R36] Local Weather Radar & Forecast 3/5 · US Weather: Always seems to be “spot on” . Helpful for a school bus driver.
  17. [R50] Local Weather Radar & Forecast 5/5 · US Always Helpful: I like this site because it’s usually quite accurate.
  18. [R75] AccuWeather 3/5 · US Too many advertisements: The app works great and the weather forecast is accurate however the free version use to be great but now there are too many Popup advertisements.
  19. [R1] Local Weather Radar & Forecast 2/5 · US Tiempo: Magnífico
  20. [R7] Local Weather Radar & Forecast 2/5 · US Weather rain radar is poor.: The time for this should be much longer.
  21. [R18] Local Weather Radar & Forecast 3/5 · US Alerts: Why am I receiving weather alerts for New York, NY. I’m in north Florida.
  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
  23. [R42] Local Weather Radar & Forecast 3/5 · US No weather updates: Everything about this app except for the absolutely no severe weather notifications is great. I have all notification settings on but nothing ever is sent. We’ve had multiple thunderstorms and never got a notification. Literally everything else is perfect about the app. So to the developers please try to make it happen. The app my radar lets you know exactly when it’s going t

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