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Head-to-head

Weather & Radar vs AccuWeather

Weather & Radar 4.7★ · Free + IAP 75
Winner Weather & Radar
AccuWeather 4.6★ · Free + IAP 68

Weather & Radar has a slight edge due to its generally more consistent accuracy and better radar experience, despite both apps suffering from intrusive ads in their free versions.

Full reviews: Weather & Radar · AccuWeather

Both Weather & Radar and AccuWeather offer comprehensive weather information, but recent user reviews indicate that Weather & Radar generally provides more accurate forecasts and a better radar experience, while AccuWeather struggles with loading issues and less reliable predictions. Both free versions are heavily criticized for intrusive advertisements.

Head to head

Accuracy edge: Weather & RadarR7R8R10R11
Weather & Radar Weather & Radar users frequently praise its accuracy, noting it often correctly predicts rain within minutes and provides dependable forecasts R8R11R17. However, some recent reviews report significant inaccuracies, with temperatures off by 10 degrees or radar not matching actual conditions R7R10.
AccuWeather AccuWeather users are divided on accuracy, with many calling it highly accurate and reliable for forecasts and storm tracking . Conversely, a significant number of recent reviews state the app is horribly inaccurate, with radar not showing rain that is occurring, or forecasts being completely wrong .
Radar & Alerts edge: Weather & RadarR4R9R15R26
Weather & Radar Weather & Radar is praised for its radar, which users find informative for tracking storms and seeing future weather R29. Alerts are also highly valued for keeping users aware of oncoming storms R4R15R26R29. However, some users report not receiving alerts despite configuring settings R9.
AccuWeather AccuWeather offers radar and storm tracking, with some users finding it helpful for seeing storm paths . However, a common complaint is that the radar is often inaccurate or fails to load . While it provides notifications for severe weather, users are frustrated by an excessive number of unwanted, non-weather-related notifications, and the inability to customize alert types .
Ease of Use & Design tieR1R15R35R62
Weather & Radar Weather & Radar is described as having clear, concise, and well-laid-out information, with useful details close at hand R15R35. Some users find the design ugly R1.
AccuWeather AccuWeather is generally considered easy to use and navigate, with a good mix of tools and a functional design R62. However, recent updates have been criticized for making the app look terrible and losing user settings .
Reliability & Performance edge: Weather & RadarR11R39R41R48
Weather & Radar Weather & Radar is generally seen as dependable R11R39R41. However, some users report issues with the app crashing, widgets not working after updates, or not loading R48.
AccuWeather AccuWeather has significant reliability and performance issues, with many users reporting the app is slow to load, freezes, crashes frequently, or displays blank screens . These problems make it unreliable during severe weather .
Price & Value (Free vs. Paid) tieR3R6R12R13
Weather & Radar The free version of Weather & Radar is heavily criticized for an overwhelming number of intrusive, often inappropriate, and sometimes malicious ads R3R6R12R13. Some features, like the radar map, are now behind a paywall . One user found the subscription inaccurate and a waste of money .
AccuWeather AccuWeather's free version is also plagued by numerous, intrusive ads, including pop-ups that block content, especially the radar, and sometimes freeze the app . Some users feel critical warnings are behind a paywall and are disappointed that features previously included are now premium . There is also frustration about the lack of an ad-free version .
Pick Weather & Radar if

You prioritize generally accurate, minute-by-minute forecasts and a reliable radar experience, and are willing to tolerate or pay to remove ads R11R17R29R41.

Pick AccuWeather if

You value a comprehensive set of weather tools and an extended forecast calendar, and are less bothered by potential loading issues or excessive notifications .

Evidence note: Both apps have a significant number of recent negative reviews, particularly concerning ads and accuracy, which contrasts with their higher lifetime ratings. The free-vs-paid asymmetry is evident as many negative comments for both apps stem from the intrusive nature of ads in the free versions, suggesting a better experience for paying users.

Frequently asked

Are the free versions of Weather & Radar and AccuWeather usable?
The free versions of both Weather & Radar and AccuWeather are heavily impacted by numerous, intrusive, and often inappropriate advertisements that can block content, slow down the app, or even lead to crashes, making them frustrating for many users R6R13R22R30.
Which app is more accurate for weather forecasts?
Weather & Radar generally receives more consistent praise for its accuracy, with users reporting precise forecasts and timely rain predictions R11R17R41R53, while AccuWeather has a more mixed record, with many recent reviews citing significant inaccuracies and radar discrepancies .
Do these apps have issues with notifications?
Weather & Radar users generally appreciate its weather alerts R4R26R29, though some report issues with alerts not appearing R9. AccuWeather users are frustrated by an excessive number of unwanted, non-weather-related notifications, such as news about child fatalities, and a lack of control over alert types .

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. [R7] Weather & Radar 1/5 · US No: Accuracy issue. Downloaded the app because it looked real time used my location and told me it was 29 degrees outside mid summer tho ? Smh 🥴😂
  2. [R8] Weather & Radar 5/5 · US Great forecasts: Very accurate
  3. [R10] Weather & Radar 1/5 · US Not accurate: App radar appears clear and states current condition is variable clouds. But a thunderstorm and multiple lightning strikes are in progress.
  4. [R11] Weather & Radar 5/5 · US Great weather App: Very informative and accurate. If it says it’s going to rain in your area in 5 minutes, it rains in 5 minutes. Dependable weather App.
  5. [R4] Weather & Radar 1/5 · US Storms: The alerts always keep me aware of oncoming storms
  6. [R9] Weather & Radar 3/5 · US No weather alerts: I configured the settings to show weather alerts, but no weather alerts appear anywhere on the app. What kind of a weather app does not show weather alerts?
  7. [R15] Weather & Radar 3/5 · GB A great weather app: Weather and Radar is a great app. The information is clear, concise and well laid out with all the detail you could want close at hand. The ability to set various locations is useful and the weather warnings/alerts are excellent. I have already suggested this to my family and friends as well as those at work. Very impressive.
  8. [R26] Weather & Radar 5/5 · US Margarita Gorom: I love the weather alerts.
  9. [R1] Weather & Radar 2/5 · US Ugly!: I couldn't get past the ugly design to see how well it works. Bad looking app!
  10. [R35] Weather & Radar 5/5 · US Info😁!: Plenty of useful weather information, within a couple scrolls. My daily “go to” when checking the day’s or the week’s forecast.
  11. [R62] AccuWeather 5/5 · US Easy to use, easy to cypher.: See Above
  12. [R39] Weather & Radar 4/5 · US Dependable Forecast: Precise and easy to understand
  13. [R41] Weather & Radar 5/5 · US A must have: The Weather and Radar app is on the top of my list for accurate weather predictions and provides timely updates.
  14. [R48] Weather & Radar 1/5 · US DISAPPOINTED- Lost my favorite app :(: iPhone store still says it works on my phone and it always has, being my only annually renewed no ads subscription, but apparently over the weekend it started requiring iOS 16, but unfortunately I can’t update past 15.83, (so close) :) It’s a 10 star other than saying ‘the weather is lost’ on the app now.
  15. [R3] Weather & Radar 3/5 · US Be Careful: Do not click any activation link in this app ! It is not related to this app. Deceptive ads !
  16. [R6] Weather & Radar 3/5 · US Too many ads: The app looked like it would be a good app to use but every other scroll were ads, many very sexual. I can do without all the junk.
  17. [R12] Weather & Radar 3/5 · US Great app , but: Fantastic app , but the ads on it are incredibly annoying.
  18. [R13] Weather & Radar 1/5 · US Too bad!: I was sorry to have to delete this app because it was my “go-to” beyond the other weather apps. However, when a Google ad covers important content without ANY way remove it … I’m out!
  19. [R22] Weather & Radar 1/5 · US Free Version No Go For Me: The free version interface is more simplistic than advertised but gets the job done. However, the continuous ads that run at the bottom of each page are too obnoxious and intrusive. The devs need to rethink or pay attention to the content of the ads that are shown on their app. The ads depict nudity, sexual enticement, toys for male enhancement, and more. Now, I can
  20. [R30] Weather & Radar 1/5 · US Ad at crucial moment: The whole reason I got this app was for the radar component which most people raved about. I live in an area that is prone to severe storms so I like apps with good radar. I also understand that any free app including a weather app will have ads. Well THIS ONE has laces the longest, most annoying, unskippable ad in front of the radar. So you click radar and here is the ad for
  21. [R17] Weather & Radar 5/5 · US ACCURATE!: I have tried multiple weather maps and this is by far is the most accurate and used on all of my devices 🌞🌧️🌝❄️☔️💨
  22. [R53] Weather & Radar 5/5 · US Best weather app: Always correct, weather & radar is the only weather app I use
  23. [R29] Weather & Radar 5/5 · US Why is Weather & Radar so good…: Well. This can tell you what weather can happen next like a thunderstorm approaching and you look on the radar and see the future when it approaches. It sends you a notification what can happen next

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