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Head-to-head

WFTV Weather vs WDIV 4Warn Weather

WFTV Weather 4.8★ · Free to download 70
Winner WFTV Weather
WDIV 4Warn Weather 4.7★ · Free to download 40

WFTV Weather is the better choice due to its more reliable radar and fewer critical issues compared to WDIV 4Warn Weather, which has suffered significantly from recent updates.

Full reviews: WFTV Weather · WDIV 4Warn Weather

WFTV Weather generally offers a more reliable experience, particularly with its radar, despite some users reporting occasional bugs and an abundance of ads. WDIV 4Warn Weather, however, has faced a severe decline in user satisfaction due to recent updates that introduced numerous issues with its radar, interface, and excessive ads.

Head to head

Features and Functionality (Radar) edge: WFTV WeatherR1R4R6R7
WFTV Weather WFTV Weather's radar is generally praised for being accurate and helpful, with users relying on it for planning activities and avoiding storms R26R51. However, some recent updates have caused issues, with users reporting the radar being offline, inaccurate, or having broken sweeps R1R4R7. There are also complaints about changes to the radar view, such as the inability to see past and future together R6.
WDIV 4Warn Weather WDIV 4Warn Weather's radar has been severely impacted by recent updates, with many users stating it is now unusable R61. Common complaints include the radar not showing future predictions, only past or current conditions R66, being too fast , or simply not working at all R61.
Ease of Use and Interface edge: WFTV WeatherR2R10R19R22
WFTV Weather WFTV Weather is described as easy to use and informative by many R2. However, some users find the interface cluttered after updates and report issues with basic functions like deleting saved locations R10R19R22.
WDIV 4Warn Weather WDIV 4Warn Weather's interface has significantly deteriorated with recent updates, with users calling it confusing, clunky, and not user-friendly . Specific issues include the app not rotating to horizontal view on iPads , difficulty navigating , and a general decline in graphics quality .
Reliability and Performance edge: WFTV WeatherR3R16R19R24
WFTV Weather WFTV Weather is generally seen as dependable and accurate by many users . However, some users experience the app shutting down R16, freezing during live streams , or being buggy R19R24. There are also reports of inconsistent forecasts R3 and high cellular data usage .
WDIV 4Warn Weather WDIV 4Warn Weather has severe reliability issues since recent updates, with the app frequently crashing , not working , or being unusable due to ads R70. Users report false alarms and inaccurate alerts , and that the app provides different forecasts than reputable competitors .
Ads and Monetization tieR12R15R20R40
WFTV Weather WFTV Weather users frequently complain about the excessive number of ads, describing them as annoying and disruptive R12R15R20R40. Some ads redirect users without permission R44 or cause the app to load slowly . Users have requested a paid option to remove ads R12.
WDIV 4Warn Weather WDIV 4Warn Weather users are extremely frustrated with the overwhelming number of ads, especially after recent updates R70. Ads are described as unskippable , popping up rapidly R70, preventing users from reading warnings , and appearing before the radar can be viewed . This has led many users to delete the app R70.
Local Coverage and Personalities edge: WFTV WeatherR2R8R11R17
WFTV Weather WFTV Weather is highly praised for its local coverage and trusted meteorologists, particularly Tom Terry and his team R2R8R11R17. Users appreciate staying informed about local and regional weather, especially during severe events like hurricanes R26.
WDIV 4Warn Weather WDIV 4Warn Weather users express disappointment with the lack of written forecasts, relying only on videos . Some users note that the app's alerts are for areas an hour away or that the app doesn't provide specific details like snow amounts .
Pick WFTV Weather if

You prioritize a generally reliable radar and trust local meteorologists for severe weather coverage, and are willing to tolerate frequent ads R2R17R51.

Pick WDIV 4Warn Weather if

Neither app is a strong recommendation currently, but if you are looking for an alternative to WFTV Weather and are willing to try a different app despite widespread negative feedback on its recent updates, you might consider WDIV 4Warn Weather with caution .

Evidence note: WDIV 4Warn Weather's recent reviews are overwhelmingly negative, indicating a significant decline in quality after updates, which contrasts with its higher lifetime rating. The free nature of both apps means that many negative reviews are related to ads and performance issues that users might tolerate less in a paid app.

Frequently asked

Are these apps free to use?
Yes, both WFTV Weather and WDIV 4Warn Weather are free to download and use, though both contain numerous ads R12R15R44R70.
Which app has better radar functionality?
WFTV Weather generally offers better radar functionality, despite some recent bugs, with users praising its accuracy and usefulness, while WDIV 4Warn Weather's radar has been widely criticized as unusable and lacking future predictions after recent updates R26R51R61R66.
Do these apps have issues with ads?
Yes, both apps have significant issues with ads, with users of WFTV Weather complaining about too many ads and requesting a paid option to remove them, and WDIV 4Warn Weather users reporting that ads have made the app unusable due to their frequency and intrusiveness R12R15R44R70.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R1] WFTV Weather 2/5 · US Channel 9 weather: Local radar is always offline
  2. [R4] WFTV Weather 1/5 · US radar: Lousy radar never seems to be accurate
  3. [R6] WFTV Weather 3/5 · US Put the old radar back: Formerly, the radar showed a combination of past and present; exactly what I wanted to see. The 24 hour option is nonsense. Put it back or at least make it an option.
  4. [R7] WFTV Weather 2/5 · US Radar sweeps often broken: Can’t see 6 hour sweep anymore. Reinstalling won’t fix.
  5. [R2] WFTV Weather 5/5 · US The Best Weather App: Without a doubt, the best weather app so easy to use and very very informative. Tommy and crew are the best. 😊
  6. [R10] WFTV Weather 1/5 · US Cannot delete locations: Update has broken the ability to delete stored locations. Test your code!
  7. [R19] WFTV Weather 2/5 · US Needs an update: Don’t know what’s going on with this app lately but it’s become super buggy. Radar won’t work 3/4 of the time. Can’t delete cities from your list, you click the 3 dots and the menu pops up for half a second and vanishes. Gonna have to find a new app if they don’t get this fixed soon.
  8. [R22] WFTV Weather 1/5 · US Issue with latest version: Since last update I can no longer remove cities from the list, the menu only pops up for a second
  9. [R3] WFTV Weather 3/5 · US Inconsistent: I will check the forecast early am. One or two hours later the forecast has changed dramatically. Example this morning was predicted 10% rain at 6:30. About 8am rain chance went up to 80%. It never did rain at my location though
  10. [R16] WFTV Weather 1/5 · US Weather: App works about half the time and then shuts down.
  11. [R24] WFTV Weather 3/5 · US Problem: This app use to be very good and bang on with its alerts but I downloaded the new updated version and the storms that we have had don’t seem to show up at that time of event. ? Maybe have another look at this app and try to fix it. Please iv always followed you guys as trust you.
  12. [R12] WFTV Weather 3/5 · US Good app but too many ads!: Please provide a paid option to remove ads. The ads are the worst part about that app and there are way too many!
  13. [R15] WFTV Weather 3/5 · US TOO MANY: The overly abundant amount of ads is annoying
  14. [R20] WFTV Weather 4/5 · US Weather radar locks up ! And worst of all the ad’s !!: Please get rid of the ad’s !! Maybe that’s why the radar locks up ?
  15. [R40] WFTV Weather 1/5 · US Appears not to be formatted for iPhone: There are so many ads or items displaying that they write over each other and I’m unable to watch the weather item that I received an alert for.
  16. [R8] WFTV Weather 5/5 · US Loved Rusty and Brian: I always look @ the app. Give me peace and mind. “YOU ARE TOO BLESSED TOO BE STRESSED” say the LORD’s PRAYER and he will do the rest. Keep up the good work bless you all. Julia Drummond Cocoa, Fl,
  17. [R11] WFTV Weather 5/5 · US Tom is the best: Tom and his team are simply the best! They always know what’s going on!
  18. [R17] WFTV Weather 5/5 · US Tom Terry: I’ve been watching Tom Terry since Hurricane Charley. He’s the ONLY meteorologist I trust. I trust him and his team and no one else.
  19. [R44] WFTV Weather 1/5 · US To many scam advertisements for a new app!: The shear number ads placed on your app to fill space is rediculous. Most are flat out scams or misrepresention at best. There’s no place on a news app for these stupid ads. Example. Was getting a storm update ( hurricane) of all things… When I click the video a stupid window ad had redirected me to their site. Without my permission to boot. Sorry WFT
  20. [R70] WDIV 4Warn Weather 1/5 · US Unusable: Like everyone else says, it used to work. Today i click on it and i get a rapid succession of weird ads. Every time i swipe one away another pops up in about 1 second. And the ads weird stuff like feet pics too. Used to be am excellent tool. Now it’s rendered unusable by ads.
  21. [R26] WFTV Weather 5/5 · US Best Ever: The WF TV, channel 9 weather app is absolutely the best weather app out there. I’ve looked for a better one and can’t find any that give better coverage to the local and regional weather conditions and projections. This app can show you the weather radar for almost anywhere in the country and it also can show general weather conditions, temperatures, etc. I would recommend this app to a
  22. [R51] WFTV Weather 5/5 · US Most accurate radar I’ve found yet!: Love this app! Helps me plan my outdoor activity with precision, very helpful. Recommended to everyone I know! Thank you.
  23. [R61] WDIV 4Warn Weather 2/5 · US Awful Radar: Has to be the worst radar app out there. Weather data doesn’t even match what’s going on outside… this app has been unusable for a while now. Will be deleting.
  24. [R66] WDIV 4Warn Weather 3/5 · US Radar no longer beneficial: This last update changed the radar from previous 2-3 hours, current and up to two hours in the future. Now it only share very little within last two hours and current radar. It does not give any future radar. Needless to say this is very very frustrating and doesn’t help plan my day or at least the next few hours at all can you change it back or somehow enhance what wa

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