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WDIV 4Warn Weather vs WBRC First Alert Weather

WDIV 4Warn Weather 4.7★ · Free to download 45
Winner WBRC First Alert Weather
WBRC First Alert Weather 4.8★ · Free to download 55

WBRC First Alert Weather is slightly better due to fewer critical issues with its core functionality, despite both apps suffering from recent negative updates and excessive ads.

Full reviews: WDIV 4Warn Weather · WBRC First Alert Weather

Both WDIV 4Warn Weather and WBRC First Alert Weather have recently faced significant user dissatisfaction due to updates that introduced usability issues and increased ads. While WDIV's radar functionality has been severely impacted, WBRC's issues are more related to ad frequency and notification management.

Head to head

Features edge: WBRC First Alert WeatherR6R9R19R20
WDIV 4Warn Weather Users frequently complain about the removal or degradation of key features, especially the future radar, which is now either absent or difficult to use R6R9R19. The app also lacks a written forecast, relying heavily on video content . Some users miss the widget feature R20.
WBRC First Alert Weather WBRC users appreciate the radar and forecast information, but some note that the radar doesn't zoom to their location or is not always accurate compared to the news . There are requests for an iOS widget and more timely full forecast videos .
Ease of Use edge: WBRC First Alert WeatherR4R15R16R18
WDIV 4Warn Weather Many users describe WDIV's new version as 'terrible,' 'unusable,' 'confusing,' and 'not user-friendly' R4R18. Specific complaints include difficulty navigating, cluttered interfaces, and poor graphics R16R19. iPad users report issues with landscape mode and keyboard functionality R15.
WBRC First Alert Weather WBRC users also report that updates have made the app 'less user friendly' and 'not as clear or easy to understand' . Some find the screen 'way too busy' and 'slow to navigate' . Issues with the 'Follow Me' mode and hourly forecast display are also noted .
Reliability tieR7R24R30R31
WDIV 4Warn Weather WDIV users report frequent app crashes R30, radar settings not working R7, and an inability to switch between multiple locations R31. Alerts are sometimes inaccurate, reporting lightning 15 miles away when it's sunny R24R47R54. The app can also take a long time to load R30.
WBRC First Alert Weather WBRC users experience the app crashing upon opening and videos failing to play . Radar sometimes fails to load R84 or freezes . Location services can be inaccurate, showing users in Australia when they are in Birmingham . Alerts are sometimes late compared to other apps R84.
Price/Value tieR3R10R13R34
WDIV 4Warn Weather WDIV is free to download, but users are frustrated by an increase in intrusive ads, including full-screen, unskippable pop-ups that prevent viewing content R10R13R34. The app also consumes a large amount of storage space R3.
WBRC First Alert Weather WBRC is also free, but users are highly critical of the overwhelming number of ads, especially unskippable video ads before forecasts R73R76R79R84. These ads are seen as making the app unusable and hindering access to critical weather information .
Support tieR4R37R42R63
WDIV 4Warn Weather Users feel that WDIV developers do not listen to feedback, as negative reviews about updates persist without resolution R4R42. There are complaints about updated terms of service regarding data privacy R37.
WBRC First Alert Weather WBRC users express frustration with notification settings that don't work, leading to unwanted alerts at all hours R63. There are also reports of comments being deleted .
Accuracy tieR1R22R24R54
WDIV 4Warn Weather WDIV's weather data is criticized for not matching actual conditions R1 and providing different forecasts than reputable competitors R22. Alerts are sometimes for areas an hour away R22 or are false alarms R24R54.
WBRC First Alert Weather WBRC's accuracy is questioned, with users reporting rain shown when the sun is out, or sunny conditions during a storm . Forecasts are sometimes wrong, change frequently, and daily/hourly forecasts can contradict each other .
Pick WDIV 4Warn Weather if

you are looking for a free weather app and are willing to tolerate significant usability issues, intrusive ads, and potentially unreliable radar and forecast information, especially if you are a long-time user hoping for a return to previous functionality R4R16.

Pick WBRC First Alert Weather if

you prioritize local weather coverage and are willing to endure frequent, lengthy ads and some notification issues for what many consider a reliable weather team .

Evidence note: Both apps are free, and the recent negative reviews for both are heavily skewed towards dissatisfaction with new updates and increased ads. WDIV's issues appear more fundamental to core weather functionality (radar, forecast), while WBRC's are more about ad intrusiveness and notification management. The lifetime ratings are high for both, but recent reviews indicate a significant decline in user satisfaction.

Frequently asked

What are the main complaints about WDIV 4Warn Weather?
The main complaints about WDIV 4Warn Weather revolve around a recent update that ruined the app's usability, particularly the radar which no longer shows future predictions and is difficult to use R6R9R19. Users also report excessive, unskippable ads R10R13R34, a confusing and cluttered interface R4R18, and issues with iPad compatibility R15.
How do ads impact the user experience in WBRC First Alert Weather?
Ads significantly degrade the user experience in WBRC First Alert Weather, with users reporting constant scam ads, paywalls, and numerous unskippable video ads, particularly before weather update videos R73R76R79R84. These ads are often lengthy, making it difficult to access critical weather information quickly, and some users describe the app as an 'ad generator' .
Are there issues with weather accuracy or alerts in either app?
Yes, both apps have reported issues with weather accuracy and alerts. WDIV 4Warn Weather users state that weather data doesn't match actual conditions, forecasts differ from competitors, and alerts are sometimes for distant areas or are false alarms R1R22R24R47. WBRC First Alert Weather users also find the radar inaccurate, showing rain when it's sunny or vice versa, and note that forecasts can be wrong, change frequently, or contradict between daily and hourly views .

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. [R6] 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
  2. [R9] WDIV 4Warn Weather 3/5 · US Radar not working: I am wondering what update you did to your radar to make it so that it only shows what WAS happening and what is happening right now. It used to go an hour or two into the future to show the predicted path of storms and now it’s like nope, you can only see where it’s been and where it is right now. That’s it. How does that possibly help me at all?
  3. [R19] WDIV 4Warn Weather 1/5 · US Bad change: The old version was so much easier to read and use. Radar doesn’t show the future path and have to push play every time. The daily and hourly aren’t quick to pull up or easy to read graphics. Too many things on one page, not simple.
  4. [R20] WDIV 4Warn Weather 4/5 · US Where is the widget?: I like the new update, but now my widget has disappeared! Will you be providing one soon?
  5. [R4] WDIV 4Warn Weather 1/5 · US From good to terrible: Amazes me that it’s had constant 1 star reviews since the change and it’s still rated good in the App Store. Another app developer that doesn’t listen to the users… how many people have to delete before bringing the old version back? Well, this used to be a good app. The best around. Very easy to use. The new version is beyond terrible. I deleted it a few days after the up
  6. [R15] WDIV 4Warn Weather 3/5 · US I loved this app until: I used to love this app until the latest version. The radar map was changed and I don’t like it as well. Worst of all, it’s not configured for IPad users in the horizontal view. Now I use the Apple or Clime apps. But I still miss the old WDIV 4WarnWeather app.
  7. [R16] WDIV 4Warn Weather 1/5 · US Go back: Why 4 WARN?…do we need a warning for warm, beautiful weather? Please return to last version. Too busy, too much to navigate, bad radar track. Hourly and Daily aren’t easy to see. Make the graphics easier to read at a glance.Loved the old version. Now we use the other apps and miss your last design.
  8. [R18] WDIV 4Warn Weather 3/5 · US The update is …ok: It still has good information but is not very user-friendly. Too complicated for its own good.
  9. [R7] WDIV 4Warn Weather 2/5 · US Radar settings not working: When I try to change the radar settings, the app shuts down.
  10. [R24] WDIV 4Warn Weather 1/5 · US Not a good service: Not a good weather alert service nor trustworthy but neither are a lot of other free weather alert services I had on my devices to protect me when I am out in the community. This app I get the false alarms and the alerts lying to me saying lightning was decked in your area. Look outside and it’s bright and sunny outside and no thundering or lightning at all. It’s done this
  11. [R30] WDIV 4Warn Weather 1/5 · US What happened?: The newest update to this app is awful. It takes forever to load on my phone. I much preferred the radar that showed past to future. The new radar is super slow and only shows up to present. That is when I can get the app open, half the time it crashes on me. I’m going to have to find another weather app that’s more reliable.
  12. [R31] WDIV 4Warn Weather 2/5 · US Some problems: I have used this app for many years. I live most of the improvements over time but have grown frustrated over the past couple weeks. I use the multiple locations feature often but have not been able to switch between locations. Still no change after a recent update. So I will need to move on to a different app
  13. [R3] WDIV 4Warn Weather 3/5 · US 1.64GB of Space?: There is absolutely no reason why this App needs to use up almost 2GB of storage.
  14. [R10] 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.
  15. [R13] WDIV 4Warn Weather 1/5 · US Atrociously aggravating app: Possibly one of the worst app I have ever used. Used to be much simpler and much better app then about a year or so ago they decided to “upgrade” it and the app has completely gone down the toilet ever since. If you ever want to watch a forecast video you have to suffer through at least 2 minutes of full ads that are unskippable and then in the middle of the video if y
  16. [R34] WDIV 4Warn Weather 1/5 · US Terrible: I used to love this app. I just deleted it from my phone because every time I click on a notification, I start reading the weather warning and then ads keep popping up preventing me from reading it. It didn’t used to be like this. I am now using a different weather app that doesn’t annoy me with pop up ads
  17. [R37] WDIV 4Warn Weather 1/5 · US Updated terms of service are sketchy: Deleted the app after I looked at the updated terms of service. Specifically the privacy policy which states that even though the user has to agree to the terms of service, including the privacy policy, they don’t have to agree to keep your data and information private. This app isn’t that useful to me that I am willing to let you use my data however you want.
  18. [R42] WDIV 4Warn Weather 1/5 · US Terrible Update: Still no improvement after the recent reformatting. No landscape mode for iPad users. Planning to delete and install a different weather app. Read the reviews, people!! No one likes this new format.
  19. [R63] WBRC First Alert Weather 3/5 · US Weather Alert Notifications: Being able to check on the weather when I want to & see the predicted weather is helpful. What isn’t helpful is hearing the loud weather alert notifications at all hours of the day, that I already turned off. The settings are useless. I may just delete the app.
  20. [R1] 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.
  21. [R22] WDIV 4Warn Weather 1/5 · US Update since June, still useless: Update from June ruined this app. It used to be great. It’s now only a little better than a paperweight. Radar is terrible. Shows completely different forecasts than reputable competitors such as MyRadar and weather channel. Gives alerts for areas that are an hour away.
  22. [R54] WDIV 4Warn Weather 1/5 · US Totally ruined with the new format: The old format was so much easier to use. With the new format I cannot see watches and warning boxes, I keep getting notifications the the rain will be in my area in 30 minutes or lightning was detected 15 minutes from my location. When I check the radar there is nothing remotely close to rain or lightning. I thought because I had multiple locations it was choos
  23. [R73] WBRC First Alert Weather 1/5 · US Ads make the videos almost unusable: In the title
  24. [R76] WBRC First Alert Weather 1/5 · US Pay walls and Ads: WBRC used to provide minimal ads and paywalls, but now the Birmingham area could be overrun by terrirists while being blown away by a tornado during a minus 100 degree weather system before you can get to the news and weather. I’m done!
  25. [R79] WBRC First Alert Weather 1/5 · US Just want the radar !: Stop all the complications and ads. Dang.
  26. [R84] WBRC First Alert Weather 3/5 · US Finicky compared to other weather apps: -weather on radar fails to load sometimes -weather warnings always come late compared to Weather Bug or My Radar -if you want to watch weather updates you have to sit through multiple unskipable window world ads -when the radar does load, it takes forever -ads are in between needed information, such as live radar, hour by hour, and ten day forecast.
  27. [R47] WDIV 4Warn Weather 1/5 · US Lightening strikes: Since the last updateALL lightening strikes I’m notified of are all exactly 15 miles away and the app is worse now than before the update. Please fix it

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