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Head-to-head

Weather Underground vs WeatherBug

Weather Underground 3.9★ · Free + IAP · ⚠ stale 60
Winner WeatherBug
WeatherBug 4.8★ · Free + IAP 75

WeatherBug is generally the better choice due to its higher accuracy and fewer reported critical bugs, despite some recent issues with its radar and saved locations.

Full reviews: Weather Underground · WeatherBug

WeatherBug boasts a significantly higher lifetime rating and more positive feedback on accuracy, though both apps struggle with recent technical issues like crashing and radar problems. Weather Underground is praised for its hyperlocal data but is plagued by frequent crashes and accuracy inconsistencies.

Head to head

Accuracy edge: WeatherBugR5R13R14R18
Weather Underground Weather Underground's accuracy is a point of contention among users, with some praising it as 'extremely accurate' and 'the most accurate' R5R35R41 especially for hyperlocal data R18, while many others report it as 'frequently wrong' R14, 'never accurate' R13, 'totally worthless' , or 'inaccurate' .
WeatherBug WeatherBug users frequently commend its accuracy, calling it 'very accurate' R62, 'reliable' , and 'the best app for weather anywhere' . However, some recent reviews indicate issues with temperature readings being 'way above the hourly temperature' or forecasts being 'inaccurate' .
Ease of Use / UI tieR2R3R6R16
Weather Underground Users appreciate Weather Underground's 'attractive and easy to understand visuals' R2 and 'easy navigation' with a 'natural and correct layout' for forecasts R6. However, some find the temperature readings on the radar map obstructive R3, the wind direction display confusing , and the app's accessibility for visually impaired users has declined . There are also complaints about the inability to sort favorite locations or add widgets , and difficulty logging in R16.
WeatherBug WeatherBug is generally considered 'easy to use' with 'nice graphics' and 'plenty of information' . However, recent updates have led to complaints about a 'poor layout, poor UI' , difficulty deleting saved locations R73, and issues with alerts changing screen orientation .
Reliability / Performance tieR1R4R6R10
Weather Underground Weather Underground is frequently criticized for crashing and freezing, with many users reporting 'constant crashes' R1R4R6R10. Some also note issues with the app pulling up the wrong city R14 or not updating forecasts .
WeatherBug WeatherBug also faces performance issues, with reports of the app being 'too buggy' , 'glitching' , and being 'very slow to load up data' or 'not load' at all . Users also mention ads freezing the app R67 and the app constantly logging them out .
Features tieR2R5R8R9
Weather Underground Weather Underground is praised for its 'real time radar' R8, 'hourly breakdown for precipitation' R9, and 'graphs and everything' . Users appreciate the ability to hook up personal weather stations R5R18 and see 'altitude tops of storm clouds + expected paths' . However, users wish for future radar R2R27, better widget support , and the ability to customize alerts . Some features previously free are now behind a paywall R9.
WeatherBug WeatherBug offers features like 'spark lightning' and 'weather-map tracking' . However, a significant number of recent reviews highlight problems with the radar not showing future forecasts R61R70 and issues with notifications and alerts not working . Users also report that traffic cameras are no longer showing local views .
Price / Value edge: WeatherBugR9R46R50R54
Weather Underground Weather Underground is free with in-app purchases, but users complain about 'sooo many ads that the free version is unusable' R46. Some features are now locked behind a paywall R9, and even paid users report still seeing ads R54. One user found the app 'too costly' .
WeatherBug WeatherBug is also free with in-app purchases, and while some users mention ads R67, the complaints are less frequent than for Weather Underground. One user who paid for the app reported being scammed and experiencing inaccurate temperatures , and another considered canceling their subscription due to persistent notification prompts .
Support tieR13R27R55R73
Weather Underground Weather Underground users report poor support, with one stating 'no support available' and an inability to upload screenshots for support requests R13. Another mentioned sending two requests without even a 'robo-response' R27, and one user had 'no resolution at all' after emailing support about freezing issues R55.
WeatherBug WeatherBug users also report issues with support, with one user trying to contact them 'without success' regarding inability to remove cities R73.
Pick Weather Underground if

you value hyperlocal data from personal weather stations and a traditional forecast layout, and are willing to tolerate frequent app crashes and potential accuracy inconsistencies R5R6R18.

Pick WeatherBug if

you prioritize overall accuracy and specific features like lightning tracking, even if it means dealing with some recent radar issues and difficulties managing saved locations R62.

Evidence note: Both apps have a mix of positive and negative recent reviews, with a noticeable trend of declining reliability and accuracy for both, despite their high lifetime ratings. Weather Underground's lower lifetime rating is reflected in more widespread complaints about crashing and accuracy.

Frequently asked

Which app is more accurate for local weather?
WeatherBug is generally considered more accurate by its users, with many praising its reliability for local forecasts R62. However, Weather Underground also has a strong contingent of users who find it highly accurate, especially for hyperlocal data R5R35R41.
Do these apps have future radar?
Weather Underground users frequently request future radar, noting its absence and having to use other apps for this feature R2R27. WeatherBug users also report recent issues where the radar will not display future forecasts, only past or current conditions R61R70.
Are there many ads in the free versions?
Yes, both apps have ads in their free versions. Weather Underground users specifically complain that the free version is 'unusable' due to 'sooo many ads' R46, and some paid users still report seeing ads R54. WeatherBug also has ads, with some users finding them annoying or causing the app to freeze R67.
Do these apps crash frequently?
Weather Underground is widely reported to crash and freeze frequently, with users describing 'constant crashes' and the app being 'glitchiest, most crash-prone' R1R4R6R10. WeatherBug also has reports of being 'too buggy' and 'glitching' .

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. [R5] Weather Underground 5/5 · US Best app: I have no idea what people are talking about when they say there are a lot of glitches. It’s extremely accurate and has never been wrong for me. It’s also very easy to hook up your weather station to and it helps weather be more accurate.
  2. [R13] Weather Underground 1/5 · US Used to work now it is never accurate no support available: I used to rely exclusively on this app for my weather and temperature information. For the last month or so it has been showing that it is always 20 degrees less than the actual temperature. I tried to send a message to support but it will not allow me to upload the required screenshots for the report. If you aren’t able to upload the s
  3. [R14] Weather Underground 5/5 · US Frequently wrong on rain forcasts 🙄!: Frequently wrong on rain forecasts 🌧️! Now, all of a sudden this app is showing my current location as the town next to ours...even though I have my actual location starred ⭐️ and have been looking up weather for it since I installed the app. There's noway for me to correct it.
  4. [R18] Weather Underground 3/5 · US App constantly crashes: I actually really like this app because it gives me very local forecasts, I can see weather conditions at my family members’ weather stations, it sends weather alerts to my notifications, and we used to be able to connect our Lacrosse weather station to Weather Underground. Recently, the app has become frustrating to use because every time I change my view from the main vi
  5. [R2] Weather Underground 4/5 · US Thumbs up: I love this app - it's free, often accurate, and its visuals are very attractive and easy to understand in an instant. I do really, really wish it had future radar though. Past radar is kind of pointless so I have to toggle to another app to get that future feature. Downgrading one star only because of that.
  6. [R3] Weather Underground 3/5 · US CAN YOU PLEASE REMOVE THE TEMPERATURES ON THE RADAR: It literally covers the entire map and scales with the map every time you zoom out so you can’t see the map itself. I don’t think anyone needs the temperature readings for every surrounding town at our location. It’s been like this for years. I also doubt anyone goes on the weather radar to see the temperatures of all those surrounding towns.
  7. [R6] Weather Underground 3/5 · US Best weather app, Crashes like windows: I love the horizontal scrolling daily and hourly forecast layout. The natural and correct layout. Most weather apps get this wrong. Easy navigation. Great radar maps. It crashes more often than Windows!
  8. [R16] Weather Underground 1/5 · US No way to log on: This app has no way to lets us logon to our Weather Underground account and no way to send feedback
  9. [R1] Weather Underground 2/5 · US CRASHING: THIS APP CRASHES A LOT
  10. [R4] Weather Underground 1/5 · US Low Quality App: It crashes on a dime, and generally over nothing
  11. [R10] Weather Underground 1/5 · US Constant crashes: App constantly freezes and crashes. Has followed me for years across multiple phones. Fix the app.
  12. [R8] Weather Underground 5/5 · US Real time radar!: Love that I can see in real time just what the precipitation situation is! I have found Weather Underground to be quite generally accurate.
  13. [R9] Weather Underground 3/5 · US Use to be a better app: This use to be a better app prior to the weather channel buying it out a few years back. Previous features that were free are now locked behind a paywall. The “current location” feature doesn’t work at all. In my case, when pressed, it defaults to a city I use to live in no matter where I’m at. I do like the hourly breakdown for precipitation. It’s reasonably accurate for t
  14. [R46] Weather Underground 2/5 · US Hyper local and hyper ad-driven: sooo many ads that the free version is unusable. the paid version is subscription instead of a set price. lame.
  15. [R50] Weather Underground 5/5 · US Nice App: Like the format and accuracy, I get a message now about running a ad blocker asking to turn it off because ads pay for the app. I get it that but, from a user's perspective that also puts us at risk as ads are not vetted and many times will be flagged by my anti virus and malware alerts. I'd gladly turn mine off if ads were vetted and not stupid like a 3rd grader made them.
  16. [R54] Weather Underground 3/5 · US Pay Fee but Still Has Ads: Ok weather app but if I pay for the app, why the ads. I may cancel for that alone.
  17. [R27] Weather Underground 3/5 · US WU - maybe: While it goods very good weather of what’s happening now, it’s radar and satellite maps are all in the pasts, and no ability to track a storm which may or may not be heading to your area. Support is not existent- sent two requests and not even a robo-response …
  18. [R55] Weather Underground 1/5 · US Freezes several times a day: This app freeze this between three and four times a day and the only way to resolve it is to restart my phone. Totally unacceptable. I’ve emailed Support with no resolution at all.
  19. [R73] WeatherBug 1/5 · US Glitch or no longer user friendly: Goin g to have to find a new app. It will no longer allow me to remove previous cities I have added but now no longer need. Have tried to contact weathering without success. Is this a glitch or just no longer user friendly
  20. [R35] Weather Underground 5/5 · US The most accurate: Literally the most accurate weather app I’ve ever used. Consistently, for decades. Still the best weather app around. It’s the only one I bother with most of the time. I don’t live in a city, so individualized weather locations make a difference. This is one of the very few that gets it right, usually the only one that gets it right. Thank you for being so great, don’t ever cha
  21. [R41] Weather Underground 5/5 · US Best Weather app: I’ve had this app for over 4 years and it is always so accurate. It’d better than Apple weather and other more popular apps. The maps and radar can be viewed hyperlocal level.
  22. [R62] WeatherBug 5/5 · US Weather bug: I love this app ,it is very accurate
  23. [R61] WeatherBug 2/5 · US Radar Now Useless on iPhone: For the past several months the radar will not display the future on my iPhone. Using the standard radar layer it displays correctly until it reaches the NOW point, then shows nothing past. When using the 1 hour future radar layer it displays nothing, now or future. This app was always far superior to the Weather Channel which always shows armageddon is heading our
  24. [R70] WeatherBug 1/5 · US Radar: Radar only goes 1 hour, do better!
  25. [R67] WeatherBug 2/5 · US On my iPhone and iPad: There’s a bug where an Ad game comes on and won’t allow me to move or click on to get rid of it. The issue was fixed but it’s back again.

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