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Head-to-head

Weather & Radar vs Clime

Weather & Radar 4.7★ · Free + IAP 75
Winner Weather & Radar
Clime 4.5★ · Free + IAP 60

Weather & Radar offers better accuracy and a more comprehensive free experience despite ad issues, making it a stronger choice over Clime, which is frequently criticized for its high subscription costs and limited free features.

Full reviews: Weather & Radar · Clime

Weather & Radar is generally praised for its accurate forecasts and detailed radar, though many users are frustrated by intrusive ads. Clime, while also having accurate forecasts for some, is widely criticized for its expensive subscription model and locking essential features behind a paywall.

Head to head

Accuracy edge: Weather & RadarR7R8R10R11
Weather & Radar Weather & Radar receives frequent praise for its accuracy, with users noting it can predict rain within minutes and provides dependable forecasts R8R11R17R23. However, some users report significant inaccuracies, with forecasts being off by as much as 10 degrees or failing to show ongoing storms R7R10.
Clime Clime users often describe it as reliable and accurate, using it daily for spot-on forecasts and storm tracking . Conversely, many reviews highlight accuracy issues, with the app showing rain when there is none, missing severe weather, or providing incorrect forecasts .
Features & Content edge: Weather & RadarR9R15R26R29
Weather & Radar Weather & Radar is valued for its detailed and well-laid-out information, including radar maps, weather warnings, and alerts R15R26R29R35. The radar component is a key draw for many, though some complain about alerts not appearing R9R29R30.
Clime Clime offers various tools, including past, present, and future weather views, and severe weather alerts . However, many crucial features like future radar, hurricane tracking, and detailed severe weather alerts are locked behind a paywall, making the free version very limited .
Ease of Use & Design tieR1R15R35R39
Weather & Radar Users find Weather & Radar easy to understand and navigate, with information available within a couple of scrolls R15R35R39. However, some users dislike the app's "ugly" design R1 and report issues with loading or widgets not working after updates R50.
Clime Clime is generally considered easy to use and navigate, with users appreciating its interface and the ability to customize what they see . Some users, however, find it difficult, with small map inserts and a lack of a key for map colors .
Price & Value edge: Weather & RadarR3R6R12R13
Weather & Radar Weather & Radar is a free app with in-app purchases, but the free version is heavily impacted by numerous, intrusive, and sometimes inappropriate ads R3R6R12R13. Some users also note that certain features, like the radar map, are now behind a subscription .
Clime Clime is a free app with in-app purchases, but it is widely criticized for being extremely expensive, with many essential features locked behind a high-priced subscription, often cited as $9.99/week or $100/year . Users feel the free version is very limited, offering little more than looking out a window .
Reliability & Performance edge: Weather & RadarR11R39R41R50
Weather & Radar Weather & Radar is generally seen as dependable for weather reports and timely updates R11R39R41. However, some users report issues with the app crashing, not loading, or widgets not working after updates R50.
Clime Clime is often described as reliable and consistent . However, some users note that the app's accuracy has declined over time, making it less dependable than it once was .
Pick Weather & Radar if

you prioritize accurate, detailed weather information and radar, and are willing to tolerate frequent and sometimes intrusive ads, or pay for a subscription to remove them R11R15R17R35.

Pick Clime if

you are looking for a comprehensive weather app with many tools and are willing to pay a high subscription fee for full access to features like future radar and severe weather alerts .

Evidence note: The evidence for Clime is heavily skewed towards negative feedback regarding its pricing model, which overshadows some positive comments about its accuracy and features.

Frequently asked

Are Weather & Radar and Clime free to use?
Both Weather & Radar and Clime offer free versions, but users report significant limitations and frustrations with both. Weather & Radar's free version is plagued by numerous, often intrusive and inappropriate ads R6R22R30R46. Clime's free version is severely limited, with many essential features like future radar and detailed alerts locked behind a very expensive subscription, often cited as $9.99/week or $100/year .
Which app is more accurate for weather forecasts?
Weather & Radar generally receives more consistent praise for its accuracy, with users frequently stating it provides very accurate and dependable forecasts, even predicting rain within minutes R8R11R17R23. While some Clime users find it accurate, many others report significant inaccuracies, such as showing rain when there is none or missing severe weather events .
Do these apps have issues with ads or paywalls?
Yes, both apps have significant issues with ads or paywalls. Weather & Radar users frequently complain about an excessive number of intrusive, full-screen, and sometimes inappropriate ads that block content and make the app difficult to use R6R13R16R22. Clime is heavily criticized for its aggressive paywall, locking most useful features behind a very expensive subscription, leading users to feel the free version offers almost nothing .

What reviewers actually said

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  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. [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?
  6. [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.
  7. [R26] Weather & Radar 5/5 · US Margarita Gorom: I love the weather alerts.
  8. [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
  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. [R39] Weather & Radar 4/5 · US Dependable Forecast: Precise and easy to understand
  12. [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 !
  13. [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.
  14. [R12] Weather & Radar 3/5 · US Great app , but: Fantastic app , but the ads on it are incredibly annoying.
  15. [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!
  16. [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.
  17. [R50] Weather & Radar 1/5 · GB Update app not working: Latest update June 2026 widget not showing anything this is one of the best weather apps until this update. I will update my review when it’s fixed
  18. [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
  19. [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
  20. [R46] Weather & Radar 1/5 · US Sooo many ads: Soooo many ads. What’s evn worse is that now it features malicious fake ads. I had one a few moments ago that said there was an update available for this app. I kept clicking later and it kept taking me to a different app in th app store. Then I realized it was an ad made to look like an update notification. I am this close to deleting this app after that.
  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. [R23] Weather & Radar 5/5 · US Top Shelf Weather Reporting,: Always accurate
  23. [R16] Weather & Radar 1/5 · US Adds: Too many adds promoting dumb stuff.

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