Weather Now Launcher - Radar Android
Weather Now Launcher - Radar gets 1k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, October 2026, rounded down to a band).
Weather Now Launcher - Radar is #15 in Weather Free on Google Play in United States and charting in 2 of 23 countries we track.
Updated 25 Oct 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
Weather Now Launcher - Radar on Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v1.1.66, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
Weather Now Launcher - Radar downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where Weather Now Launcher - Radar's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Business model: Ad-led
How Weather Now Launcher - Radar makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 23 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| WeatherFree | #15 | |
| WeatherFree | #99 |
Apps near Weather Now Launcher - Radar on the chart
Weather Free, around #15.
Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
What users say about Weather Now Launcher - Radar
From the 163 most recent Google Play reviews in the US.
Users overwhelmingly report that the app hijacks their home screen layout and inserts intrusive ads without consent. Many describe the experience as malicious or virus-like, leading to immediate uninstalls.
Mostly negative (24% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for regular updates, and being easy to use. The main complaints are about ads, and the design.
What people like
- Updates: “but with the new update, the radar images disappear when I try to zoom in to my location”
- Ease of use: “"This app is a fantastic combination of a convenient home screen launcher and a reliable weather tracker”
- Privacy & data: “I really like how it keeps live radar, storm tracking, and accurate local forecasts just a glance away right on my main screen”
Common complaints
- Ads: “plus it has ads up the wazoo”
- Design: “took over my phone's layout”
- Useful: “I do NOT recommend this app”
- Speed & performance: “please do not download this it will lag your phone”
About Weather Now Launcher - Radar
forecasts, radar, and severe weather alerts one glance away.
Radar & Storm Tracking
Follow live storm radar on an interactive weather map. Track rainfall, watch
developing systems move through your area, and see how conditions are changing
before they reach you.
Severe Weather Monitoring
Monitor lightning strikes near your location, follow hurricanes and tropical
systems, and keep an eye on tornado activity so you can prepare early when
severe weather threatens.
Detailed Forecast & Local Updates
Check temperature, wind speed, humidity, and precipitation with hourly and
daily forecasts for your location, whether you are planning your day or
watching a longer-term pattern.
Homescreen Widget
Add a weather widget to your homescreen for fast access to current conditions
and forecasts without opening the app.
Alerts & Notifications
Get notifications when severe conditions are issued for your area, including
storms, snow, hurricanes, and tornado warnings, so you can act quickly.
Simple, User-Friendly Design
A clean, easy-to-read interface with large text and simple controls. Switch
between radar views, zoom into your local area, and explore the map without
hunting through menus.
Search
Weather Now Launcher includes a homescreen search bar. By tapping "install,"
you agree to install Weather Now Launcher and to set the app's search
functionality to the service provided, and you accept the Terms of Use and
Privacy Policy. The app will change your homescreen search experience to use
Yahoo Search.
Weather data source
Forecast, radar, and alert data is sourced from publicly available National
Weather Service (NWS) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
(NOAA) feeds. Weather Now Launcher is an independent app and is not
affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by NOAA or the National Weather
Service. Yahoo is a trademark of Yahoo Inc. and is used to identify the
search provider. This app is not a substitute for official emergency
alerts from local authorities.
Download Weather Now Launcher and keep radar, forecasts, and weather alerts
right on your homescreen.
What's new in 1.6.2
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