The Weather Channel Downloads & RevenueThe Weather Channel - Radar · App Store & Google Play
The Weather Channel - Radar gets 50k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
The Weather Channel - Radar by The Weather Channel Interactive is on App Store and Google Play. Active Users (MAU & DAU), Downloads, rankings, keywords, revenue, and rating totals.
The Weather Channel - Radar update history & changes
Last change · 99 events since 8 Nov 2008Full timeline ↓Full timeline · 99 events
- ✏️The Weather Channel - Radar: keywords changediOS· US
- ✏️The Weather Channel - Radar: new screenshotsAndroid8 screenshots (was 12) · US
- ✏️The Weather Channel - Radar: new iPad screenshotsiOS· 8 countries
- ✏️The Weather Channel - Radar: new screenshotsiOS10 screenshots (was 10) · 8 countries
- ✏️The Weather Channel - Radar: new iPad screenshotsiOS· 8 countries
- ✏️The Weather Channel - Radar: new screenshotsiOS10 screenshots (was 10) · 8 countries
- ✏️The Weather Channel - Radar added hidden keywords: real-timeiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📦The Weather Channel - Radar updated to version 16.30.3iOSThanks for using The Weather Channel App! This version has various performance enhancements & bug fixes. Please email us at [email protected] with any suggestions or questions. Thank you!
- ✏️The Weather Channel - Radar added hidden keywords: tornado, real-timeiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️The Weather Channel - Radar added hidden keywords: rainvieweriOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📦The Weather Channel - Radar updated to version 16.27.1AndroidWe're always working to make The Weather Channel app the best experience for our users. This update includes performance improvements and bug fixes. Clear skies ahead.🌦️
Questions? Contact us at android.support@weather.com… more - ✏️The Weather Channel - Radar added hidden keywords: regenalarmiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️The Weather Channel - Radar: new iPad screenshotsiOS· 8 countries
- ✏️The Weather Channel - Radar: new screenshotsiOS10 screenshots (was 10) · 8 countries
- 📦The Weather Channel - Radar updated to version 16.30.2iOSThanks for using The Weather Channel App! This version has various performance enhancements & bug fixes. Please email us at [email protected] with any suggestions or questions. Thank you!
- ✏️The Weather Channel - Radar added hidden keywords: weatherwise, fema, weatherly, underground +2 moreiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🔎The Weather Channel - Radar reached Top 10 for “weather forecast”Android#6 in Turkey search · popularity 29
- ✏️The Weather Channel - Radar added hidden keywords: gust, snowiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🎉The Weather Channel - Radar in-app event: Halloween Weather PlanneriOSMAJOR UPDATE · until 1 Nov
- 📦The Weather Channel - Radar updated to version 16.30.1iOSThanks for using The Weather Channel App! This version has various performance enhancements & bug fixes. Please email us at [email protected] with any suggestions or questions. Thank you!
- ✏️The Weather Channel - Radar added hidden keywords: weatherlyiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️The Weather Channel - Radar added hidden keywords: accuweather, dwd, buoyweather, carrot +1 moreiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️The Weather Channel - Radar added hidden keywords: weatherly, doppleriOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️The Weather Channel - Radar: new iPad screenshotsiOS· 6 countries
- ✏️The Weather Channel - Radar: new screenshotsiOS10 screenshots (was 10) · 6 countries
- ✏️The Weather Channel - Radar: needs a newer iOSiOSiOS 18.0 → iOS 26.0
- 📈The Weather Channel - Radar entered the top 100AndroidTop Free · Weather · TW
- 📈The Weather Channel - Radar charting in a new countryAndroidTaiwan
- ✏️The Weather Channel - Radar: new iPad screenshotsiOS· US, SA
- ✏️The Weather Channel - Radar: new screenshotsiOS10 screenshots (was 10) · US, SA
- 📦The Weather Channel - Radar updated to version 16.30iOSThanks for using The Weather Channel App! This version has various performance enhancements & bug fixes. Please email us at [email protected] with any suggestions or questions. Thank you!
- ✏️The Weather Channel - Radar: new screenshotsAndroid12 screenshots (was 12) · US
- ✏️The Weather Channel - Radar added hidden keywords: weatherlyiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️The Weather Channel - Radar: new iPad screenshotsiOS· 8 countries
- ✏️The Weather Channel - Radar: new screenshotsiOS10 screenshots (was 10) · 8 countries
- 📦The Weather Channel - Radar updated to version 16.26.0AndroidWe're always working to make The Weather Channel app the best experience for our users. This update includes Radar improvements, performance enhancements, and bug fixes. Clear skies ahead.🌦️
Questions? Contact us at and[email protected]… more - 📦The Weather Channel - Radar updated to version 16.29.1iOSThanks for using The Weather Channel App! This version has various performance enhancements & bug fixes. Please email us at [email protected] with any suggestions or questions. Thank you!
- ✏️The Weather Channel - Radar added hidden keywords: thunderstorms, 震度, doppler, accurate +1 moreiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🔎The Weather Channel - Radar reached Top 10 for “local weather”Android#10 in Mexico search · popularity 44
- ✏️The Weather Channel - Radar: description updatediOS· US
- ✏️The Weather Channel - Radar: new iPad screenshotsiOS· 8 countries
- ✏️The Weather Channel - Radar: new screenshotsiOS10 screenshots (was 8) · 8 countries
- 📦The Weather Channel - Radar updated to version 16.29iOSThanks for using The Weather Channel App! This version has various performance enhancements & bug fixes. Please email us at [email protected] with any suggestions or questions. Thank you!
- ✏️The Weather Channel - Radar added hidden keywords: temperatureiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️The Weather Channel - Radar added hidden keywords: 天気予報アプリ, conditions, planneriOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🎉The Weather Channel - Radar in-app event: Halloween Weather PlanneriOSMAJOR UPDATE · until 1 Nov
- ✏️The Weather Channel - Radar added hidden keywords: twc, satelliteiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️The Weather Channel - Radar added hidden keywords: wetter-radar, meteociel, accurateiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📈The Weather Channel - Radar entered the top 100 in 2 chartsAndroidTop Free · Weather · NL · Top Free · Weather · SE
- 📈The Weather Channel - Radar charting in a new countryAndroidSweden
- ✏️The Weather Channel - Radar added hidden keywords: accuweatheriOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🎉The Weather Channel - Radar in-app event: Fall Colors & First FreezeiOSSPECIAL EVENT · until 1 Nov
- 📈The Weather Channel - Radar entered the top 100AndroidTop Free · Weather · ES
- 📈The Weather Channel - Radar charting in a new countryAndroidSpain
- ✏️The Weather Channel - Radar added hidden keywords: clime, carrotiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📦The Weather Channel - Radar updated to version 16.28iOSThanks for using The Weather Channel App! This version has various performance enhancements & bug fixes. Please email us at [email protected] with any suggestions or questions. Thank you!
- 📈The Weather Channel - Radar entered the top 10 in 2 chartsAndroidTop Grossing · Weather · MX · Top Grossing · Weather · NL
- 📈The Weather Channel - Radar new best rank in the overall chart: #188AndroidTop Free · All Apps · US
- 📈The Weather Channel - Radar charting in a new countryAndroidNetherlands
- 📦The Weather Channel - Radar updated to version 16.25.0AndroidThis update brings a fresh look to the Allergy experience, smarter radar, and better support for foldable phones. We've also fixed bugs to keep the app running smoothly. Clear skies ahead. 🌦️
Questions? Contact us at an[email protected]… more - 📈The Weather Channel - Radar entered the top 10 in 2 chartsAndroidTop Grossing · Weather · TH · Top Grossing · Weather · TR
- ✏️The Weather Channel - Radar added hidden keywords: 気象ニュース, forecastiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🔎The Weather Channel - Radar reached #1 for “weather”iOS#1 in United States search · popularity 75
- ✏️The Weather Channel - Radar added hidden keywords: meteored, raumtemperatur, tropicaliOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️The Weather Channel - Radar: keywords changediOS· US
- 📈The Weather Channel - Radar new best rank in the overall chart: #198AndroidTop Grossing · All Apps · US
- 🔎The Weather Channel - Radar reached #1 for “forecast”iOS#1 in United States search · popularity 52
- 📦The Weather Channel - Radar updated to version 16.24.2AndroidWe're always working to make The Weather Channel app the best experience for our users. This update brings a refreshed Radar Map Menu, smarter severe weather alerts, and a batch of bug fixes. Clear skies ahead.
Questions? Contact us at [email protected]… more - 🎉The Weather Channel - Radar in-app event: Tracking Isaias: Live Radar iOSLIVE EVENT · until 15 Oct
- 📦The Weather Channel - Radar: now updating weeklyAndroid4 updates in 30 days, after a quiet two months
- ✏️The Weather Channel - Radar added hidden keywords: accuweather, weathercan, hurricane, predictwind +1 moreiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📦The Weather Channel - Radar updated to version 16.24.1AndroidWe're always working to make The Weather Channel app the best experience for our users. This update brings a refreshed Radar Map Menu, smarter severe weather alerts, and a batch of bug fixes. Clear skies ahead.
Questions? Contact us at [email protected]… more - 📦The Weather Channel - Radar updated to version 16.27iOSWe're always working to make The Weather Channel app the best experience for our users. This update includes performance improvements and bug fixes. Clear skies ahead.
Questions? Contact us at [email protected] - 📦The Weather Channel - Radar: now updating weeklyiOS4 updates in 30 days, after a quiet two months
- ✏️The Weather Channel - Radar added hidden keywords: accuweather, clime, hurricane, weatherzone +4 moreiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️The Weather Channel - Radar added hidden keywords: dwd, münchen, temperatureiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️The Weather Channel - Radar added hidden keywords: aemet, texasiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📈The Weather Channel - Radar hit #1iOSTop Grossing · Weather · US
- ✏️The Weather Channel - Radar added hidden keywords: newschanneliOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️The Weather Channel - Radar: new screenshotsiOS3 screenshots (was 3) · FR
- ✏️The Weather Channel - Radar: new screenshotsiOS4 screenshots (was 4) · BR
- 📦The Weather Channel - Radar updated to version 16.26.1iOSThanks for using The Weather Channel App! This version has various performance enhancements & bug fixes. Please email us at [email protected] with any suggestions or questions. Thank you!
- ✏️The Weather Channel - Radar added hidden keywords: whether, polleniOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📦The Weather Channel - Radar updated to version 16.23.1AndroidWe're always working to make The Weather Channel app the best experience for our users. This update includes radar improvements, faster startup, and bug fixes. Clear skies ahead. 🌦️
Questions? Contact us at android.supp[email protected]… more - 📦The Weather Channel - Radar updated to version 16.24.0AndroidWe're always working to make The Weather Channel app the best experience for our users. This update brings a refreshed Radar Map Menu, smarter severe weather alerts, and a batch of bug fixes. Clear skies ahead.
Questions? Contact us at [email protected]… more - ✏️The Weather Channel - Radar added hidden keywords: severe, hurricane, meteored, forecast +6 moreiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🔎The Weather Channel - Radar reached Top 10 for “weather forecast” in 2 countriesAndroidIndia, Japan search · popularity 66
- 📦The Weather Channel - Radar updated to version 16.26iOSThanks for using The Weather Channel App! This version has various performance enhancements & bug fixes. Please email us at [email protected] with any suggestions or questions. Thank you!
- 📈The Weather Channel - Radar entered the top 10AndroidTop Free · Weather · GB
- ✏️The Weather Channel - Radar added hidden keywords: accuweather, clime, xcweather, noaa +11 moreiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️The Weather Channel - Radar added hidden keywords: storm, precipitation, noaa, forecast +4 moreiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🔎The Weather Channel - Radar reached #1 for “rain radar”iOS#1 in Japan search · popularity 48
- 📈The Weather Channel - Radar hit #1iOSTop Free · Weather · US
- 🆕The Weather Channel - Radar first spotted by AppInsiderAndroidIndia
- 🆕The Weather Channel - Radar first spotted by AppInsideriOS#17 in Top Grossing · Weather · Canada
- 📦The Weather Channel - Radar version 16.25iOSNo release notes
- 📦The Weather Channel - Radar version 16.22.1AndroidWe're always working to make The Weather Channel app the best experience for our users. This update includes performance improvements and bug fixes. Clear skies ahead. 🌦️
Questions? Contact us at android.support@weather.com… more - 🎉The Weather Channel - Radar in-app event: Fall Allergy ForecastiOSNEW SEASON · until 4 Oct
- 🆕The Weather Channel - Radar released on the App StoreiOS
Collected from the stores by AppInsider since we first spotted the app. Dates are when we saw each change.
The Weather Channel - Radar at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-08. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
A comprehensive weather forecasting app providing hyper-local radar, severe storm alerts, and personalized health metrics for consumers seeking accurate daily planning. The app dominates the US free weather category at #1 while maintaining strong grossing positions in major markets like India (#2) and the UK (#9), indicating robust monetization alongside high user acquisition.
Similar apps: AccuWeather, Weather Underground, Apple Weather
App Store
App details
App privacy Measured
The Weather Channel - Radar’s App Store privacy label declares 6 data categories used to track you across other companies’ apps and websites, 9 linked to your identity and 0 collected anonymously.
Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v16.21.1, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
The Weather Channel - Radar downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 50k+ | 100M+ |
| Google Play | 10k+ | 100M+ Measured |
| Total | 50k+ Confidence | 500M+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
Where The Weather Channel - 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
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend before Apple and Google take their fee.
| Store | Per day | Per month | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| App Store | |||
| Google Play | |||
| Total | Confidence | 100% |
Business model: Ad-led
How The Weather Channel - Radar makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | Premium Monthly subscription | |
| 2 | Premium Annual subscription | |
| 3 | Legacy Monthly subscription | |
| 4 | Legacy Annual subscription | |
| 5 | Premium Annual subscription | |
| 6 | Ad Free Monthly subscription | |
| 7 | Ad Free Annual subscription | |
| 8 | 1 Year Auto-Renew Premium Bundle subscription | |
| 9 | 1 Year Auto-Renew $29.99 Premium subscription | |
| 10 | Premium Annual subscription |
Hidden keywords
The Weather Channel - Radar shows up in App Store search (US) for 17 words that appear nowhere in its name, subtitle or developer name, so they are almost certainly in its private keyword field, and it ranks in the top 10 for at least one of them.
Where it ranks now
Both stores, across every country we track.
| Store | Best rank | Charting in | US Top Free | US Top Grossing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| App Store | #1 | 14 of 30 countries | #1 | #2 |
| Google Play | #1 | 19 of 23 countries | #7 | #1 |
Full chart lists: App Store · Google Play.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisGrowing fastest in
India ▲ +33%
New ratings by country (6)
| Country | New ratings a week | Share | Last 2 weeks vs the 2 before |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12.5k | 100% | ▼ -22% | |
| 7.8 | 0% | ▲ +6% | |
| 5.2 | 0% | ▼ -23% | |
| 4.8 | 0% | ▲ +33% | |
| 2 | 0% | steady | |
| 1.2 | 0% | – |
App Store ratings in the countries we track, 4-week average.
Review momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
Ratings
Both stores. Store data, measured.
| Store | Rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 4.8 ★ | 6.1M |
| Google Play | 4.7 ★ | 3.6M 550k written reviews |
| Both stores | 4.8 ★ weighted by ratings | 9.7M |
What users say about The Weather Channel - Radar
From the 200 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users frequently complain about excessive ads and intrusive UI elements that obstruct the radar map and forecast data. While some praise the app's accuracy and brand reliability, many report recent updates have degraded usability with broken features and forced subscriptions.
Mixed but leaning positive (74% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being easy to use, and few ads. The main complaints are about ads, and price and subscriptions.
What people like
- Ease of use: “Easy to navigate and get daily updates”
- Ads: “Stop the ads and it’s a 5 star”
- Features & content: “Excellent tool for a truck dispatcher”
- Useful: “I would 100% recommend it”
Common complaints
- Ads: “The cheap Chinese ai ads are unbearable”
- Price & subscription: “Im done paying for this hot trash app!”
- Updates: “The recent update screwed up the app”
- Design: “Stop making Trump look good!”
About The Weather Channel - Radar
Our live Doppler radar maps, storm watch, and storm tracker can warn you ahead of time of severe storms, heavy rain, snow, or ice. Track snowfall, ice, and freezing temperatures so you can plan winter travel with confidence. Severe weather is increasing across the nation - our severe weather alerts have you covered.
Today’s Weather Forecast:
Plan up to 15 days in advance with forecasts from the World’s Most Accurate Weather Forecaster, so you can plan ahead with confidence*. Manage personal weather alerts, so you receive notifications that are important to you.
Download The Weather Channel to get you through winter storm season & extreme weather warnings.
The Weather Channel Features:
- New personalized weather tracking for wherever you are including, uv index, pollen count, humidity & more
- 15-minute forecast for rain intensity up to 7 hours in the future & radar on your homescreen
- Check weather forecasts up to two weeks in advance!
- Prepare for severe storms
- Snow, ice & blizzard tracking with winter storm alerts
Widget & Homescreen Features:
- Our smart widget offers more weather in detail at a glance and one-tap access to the forecast
- Check your local radar, get severe weather alerts in your area, and check the forecast for the next three hours on your homescreen
Additional Features:
- Detailed information on sunset times and allergy & flu forecasts
- Keep informed with the latest weather news
- Stay prepared during extreme weather events with live breaking news alerts
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Upgrade to The Weather Channel Premium for our most comprehensive, dynamic, and precise weather experience available. Exclusive access to:
- Ad-free weather
- 15-minute forecast details
- Advanced 72-Hour Future Radar
- Air Travel weather updates
- Probabilistic snowfall
- and more!
You can cancel The Weather Channel subscription anytime through your App Store account settings, or it will automatically renew. This must be done 24 hours before the end of any subscription period to avoid being charged another fee. Subscription payments will be charged to your App Store account at confirmation of your purchase and upon commencement of each renewal term. For more information, please see our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Privacy & Feedback
•Our Privacy Policy can be viewed here: https://weather.com/en-US/twc/privacy-policy
•Our Terms of Use can be viewed here: http://www.weather.com/common/home/legal.html
•If you have any questions or suggestions about our weather service, please do not hesitate to get in touch at [email protected]
*The Weather Channel is the World's Most Accurate Forecaster. According ForecastWatch, Global and Regional Weather Forecast Accuracy Overview, 2021-2024, https://forecas
The Weather Channel - Radar App Store
The Weather Channel - Radar gets 50k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
The Weather Channel - Radar is #1 in Weather Free in United States and charting in 14 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 8 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
The Weather Channel - Radar at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-08. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
A comprehensive weather forecasting app providing hyper-local radar, severe storm alerts, and personalized health metrics for consumers seeking accurate daily planning. The app dominates the US free weather category at #1 while maintaining strong grossing positions in major markets like India (#2) and the UK (#9), indicating robust monetization alongside high user acquisition.
Similar apps: AccuWeather, Weather Underground, Apple Weather
The Weather Channel - Radar on the App Store
App details
App privacy Measured
The Weather Channel - Radar’s App Store privacy label declares 6 data categories used to track you across other companies’ apps and websites, 9 linked to your identity and 0 collected anonymously.
The Weather Channel - 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 The Weather Channel - 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
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend in The Weather Channel - Radar before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Business model: Ad-led
How The Weather Channel - Radar makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | Premium Monthly subscription | |
| 2 | Premium Annual subscription | |
| 3 | Legacy Monthly subscription | |
| 4 | Legacy Annual subscription | |
| 5 | Premium Annual subscription | |
| 6 | Ad Free Monthly subscription | |
| 7 | Ad Free Annual subscription | |
| 8 | 1 Year Auto-Renew Premium Bundle subscription | |
| 9 | 1 Year Auto-Renew $29.99 Premium subscription | |
| 10 | Premium Annual subscription |
Hidden keywords
The Weather Channel - Radar shows up in App Store search (US) for 17 words that appear nowhere in its name, subtitle or developer name, so they are almost certainly in its private keyword field, and it ranks in the top 10 for at least one of them.
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| WeatherFree | #1 | |
| WeatherGrossing | #2 | |
| WeatherGrossing | #2 | |
| WeatherFree | #6 | |
| WeatherGrossing | #9 | |
| WeatherGrossing | #28 | |
| WeatherGrossing | #9 | |
| WeatherFree | #10 | |
| WeatherGrossing | #13 | |
| WeatherFree | #12 | |
| WeatherFree | #26 | |
| WeatherGrossing | #22 | |
| WeatherGrossing | #32 | |
| WeatherFree | #52 | |
| WeatherGrossing | #11 | |
| WeatherFree | #27 | |
| WeatherFree | #20 | |
| WeatherGrossing | #39 | |
| WeatherFree | #28 | |
| WeatherGrossing | #27 | |
| WeatherGrossing | #36 | |
| WeatherFree | #19 | |
| WeatherGrossing | #26 | |
| WeatherFree | #40 | |
| WeatherGrossing | #21 | |
| WeatherFree | #38 | |
| WeatherFree | #24 | |
| WeatherFree | #54 |
Apps near The Weather Channel - Radar on the chart
Weather Free, around #1.
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisGrowing fastest in
India ▲ +33%
New ratings by country (6)
| Country | New ratings a week | Share | Last 2 weeks vs the 2 before |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12.5k | 100% | ▼ -22% | |
| 7.8 | 0% | ▲ +6% | |
| 5.2 | 0% | ▼ -23% | |
| 4.8 | 0% | ▲ +33% | |
| 2 | 0% | steady | |
| 1.2 | 0% | – |
App Store ratings in the countries we track, 4-week average.
Review momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
What users say about The Weather Channel - Radar
From the 200 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users frequently complain about excessive ads and intrusive UI elements that obstruct the radar map and forecast data. While some praise the app's accuracy and brand reliability, many report recent updates have degraded usability with broken features and forced subscriptions.
Mixed but leaning positive (74% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being easy to use, and few ads. The main complaints are about ads, and price and subscriptions.
What people like
- Ease of use: “Easy to navigate and get daily updates”
- Ads: “Stop the ads and it’s a 5 star”
- Features & content: “Excellent tool for a truck dispatcher”
- Useful: “I would 100% recommend it”
Common complaints
- Ads: “The cheap Chinese ai ads are unbearable”
- Price & subscription: “Im done paying for this hot trash app!”
- Updates: “The recent update screwed up the app”
- Design: “Stop making Trump look good!”
About The Weather Channel - Radar
Our live Doppler radar maps, storm watch, and storm tracker can warn you ahead of time of severe storms, heavy rain, snow, or ice. Track snowfall, ice, and freezing temperatures so you can plan winter travel with confidence. Severe weather is increasing across the nation - our severe weather alerts have you covered.
Today’s Weather Forecast:
Plan up to 15 days in advance with forecasts from the World’s Most Accurate Weather Forecaster, so you can plan ahead with confidence*. Manage personal weather alerts, so you receive notifications that are important to you.
Download The Weather Channel to get you through winter storm season & extreme weather warnings.
The Weather Channel Features:
- New personalized weather tracking for wherever you are including, uv index, pollen count, humidity & more
- 15-minute forecast for rain intensity up to 7 hours in the future & radar on your homescreen
- Check weather forecasts up to two weeks in advance!
- Prepare for severe storms
- Snow, ice & blizzard tracking with winter storm alerts
Widget & Homescreen Features:
- Our smart widget offers more weather in detail at a glance and one-tap access to the forecast
- Check your local radar, get severe weather alerts in your area, and check the forecast for the next three hours on your homescreen
Additional Features:
- Detailed information on sunset times and allergy & flu forecasts
- Keep informed with the latest weather news
- Stay prepared during extreme weather events with live breaking news alerts
---
Upgrade to The Weather Channel Premium for our most comprehensive, dynamic, and precise weather experience available. Exclusive access to:
- Ad-free weather
- 15-minute forecast details
- Advanced 72-Hour Future Radar
- Air Travel weather updates
- Probabilistic snowfall
- and more!
You can cancel The Weather Channel subscription anytime through your App Store account settings, or it will automatically renew. This must be done 24 hours before the end of any subscription period to avoid being charged another fee. Subscription payments will be charged to your App Store account at confirmation of your purchase and upon commencement of each renewal term. For more information, please see our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Privacy & Feedback
•Our Privacy Policy can be viewed here: https://weather.com/en-US/twc/privacy-policy
•Our Terms of Use can be viewed here: http://www.weather.com/common/home/legal.html
•If you have any questions or suggestions about our weather service, please do not hesitate to get in touch at [email protected]
*The Weather Channel is the World's Most Accurate Forecaster. According ForecastWatch, Global and Regional Weather Forecast Accuracy Overview, 2021-2024, https://forecas
Latest updates
Store changes
What The Weather Channel - Radar changed on its store page: name, icon, screenshots, price, size, languages, requirements.
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The Weather Channel - Radar Android
The Weather Channel - Radar gets 50k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
The Weather Channel - Radar is #1 in Weather Grossing on Google Play in United States and charting in 19 of 23 countries we track.
Updated 8 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
The Weather Channel - Radar at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-07. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
A free-to-download weather application providing local forecasts, real-time radar, and severe weather alerts for general consumers. The app holds the #1 spot in US Weather Grossing charts, indicating strong monetization performance despite its free base offering.
Similar apps: AccuWeather, Weather Underground, Apple Weather
The Weather Channel - Radar on Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v16.21.1, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
The Weather Channel - 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 The Weather Channel - 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
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend in The Weather Channel - Radar before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Business model: Ad-led
How The Weather Channel - Radar makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | Premium Monthly subscription | |
| 2 | Premium Annual subscription | |
| 3 | Legacy Monthly subscription | |
| 4 | Legacy Annual subscription | |
| 5 | Premium Annual subscription | |
| 6 | Ad Free Monthly subscription | |
| 7 | Ad Free Annual subscription | |
| 8 | 1 Year Auto-Renew Premium Bundle subscription | |
| 9 | 1 Year Auto-Renew $29.99 Premium subscription | |
| 10 | Premium Annual subscription |
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 23 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| WeatherGrossing | #1 | |
| WeatherFree | #7 | |
| WeatherGrossing | #3 | |
| WeatherGrossing | #7 | |
| WeatherGrossing | #3 | |
| WeatherGrossing | #3 | |
| WeatherGrossing | #3 | |
| WeatherGrossing | #7 | |
| WeatherGrossing | #3 | |
| WeatherGrossing | #3 | |
| WeatherGrossing | #3 | |
| WeatherGrossing | #3 | |
| WeatherFree | #21 | |
| WeatherFree | #11 | |
| WeatherFree | #59 | |
| WeatherFree | #14 | |
| WeatherFree | #40 | |
| WeatherFree | #23 | |
| WeatherFree | #57 | |
| WeatherFree | #42 | |
| WeatherFree | #53 | |
| WeatherFree | #43 | |
| WeatherFree | #29 | |
| WeatherFree | #42 | |
| WeatherFree | #22 | |
| WeatherFree | #39 | |
| WeatherFree | #32 | |
| WeatherFree | #50 | |
| WeatherFree | #49 | |
| WeatherFree | #36 |
Apps near The Weather Channel - Radar on the chart
Weather Grossing, around #1.
Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisReview momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
What users say about The Weather Channel - Radar
From the 200 most recent Google Play reviews in the US.
Users overwhelmingly criticize the app for intrusive full-screen ads and forced account creation that hinder basic functionality. While some long-time users praise the radar accuracy, many report that recent updates have degraded performance, removed features, and broken premium subscriptions.
Mixed but leaning positive (60% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being easy to use, and regular updates. The main complaints are about ads, and price and subscriptions.
What people like
- Ease of use: “Accurate and easy to navigate”
- Updates: “Great update information 👍”
- Features & content: “Radar feature is always helpful”
- Useful: “Radar feature is always helpful”
Common complaints
- Ads: “the constant ads are terrible”
- Price & subscription: “Not even the subscriptions help out 😡😤”
- Features & content: “I have that option at the bottom”
- Crashes & bugs: “experiencing a lot of crashing, or getting booted out of the app”
About The Weather Channel - Radar
Get live storm maps, rain radar updates, accurate local weather alerts, allergy tracker, and activities forecasts in a complete weather app. Get severe weather alerts for heavy rain, snow and more thanks to reliable storm radar features. The Weather Channel provides seamless storm preparedness with weather alerts and your very own local forecast for even the most severe weather.
Our daily forecast tracker provides up-to-date precipitation info so you can plan confidently. Enjoy an up to 15-day forecast from the world’s most accurate weather forecaster*. Monitor our air quality index to stay updated during this allergy season. Our live Doppler radar updates your weather widget and alerts you to forecast changes right on your home screen. Local weather maps provide live rain radar readings, storm radar alerts, and more to help you face whatever the clouds may bring.
The Weather Channel Features:
Weather Tracker & Storm Radar:
- Rain radar & storm tracker
- Allergy tracker
- 24-Hour Future Radar
- Storm radar alerts keep you informed
- Rain or shine – our local weather radar & weather alerts helps plan outdoor activities with ease
- Adjust today’s outfit with the ‘Feels Like’ feature
- Forecast updates hourly & daily so you can confidently plan ahead
Severe Weather Features:
- Live radar & weather alerts let you follow weather patterns
- Storm maps help track incoming storms and severe weather
- Get a storm radar and local weather alerts for rain, snow, and other inclement weather conditions
- Forecast alerts for the next 3 hours – available right on your home screen
Additional Features:
- Weather widget & features compatible with dark mode
- Forecast details with sunset times, allergies, & pollen
- Monitor our air quality index
- Get the latest local weather news
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Get The Weather Channel Premium for our most comprehensive, dynamic, and precise weather experience for exclusive access to:
- Ad-free weather
- 15-minute forecast details
- Advanced radar
- & more!
Privacy & Feedback
- Our Privacy Policy can be viewed here: https://weather.com/en-US/twc/privacy-policy
- Our Terms of Use can be viewed here:http://www.weather.com/common/home/legal.html
- If you have any questions or suggestions, please get in touch at [email protected]
*The Weather Channel is the World's Most Accurate Forecaster. According ForecastWatch, Global and Regional Weather Forecast Accuracy Overview, 2021-2024, https://for
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