CNN Weather: Radar & Analysis

CNN Weather is a free, expert-led weather application for general consumers that provides live storm coverage, interactive radar, and customizable home screen widgets. The app currently ranks #4 in the US Free Weather category, distinguishing itself through its integration of CNN's meteorological expertise and new widget features.

Similar apps: AccuWeather, The Weather Channel, Weather Underground

Users praise the app's visual design and forecast accuracy but frequently report critical launch failures and missing features like home screen widgets. While many find it aesthetically superior to competitors, reliability issues and lack of customizable alerts drive significant negative feedback.

Mixed but leaning positive (59% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for its design, and being easy to use. The main complaints are about crashes and bugs, and recent updates.

What people like

• Design: “Absolutely beautiful experience”
• Ease of use: “Super smooth and user friendly too”
• Features & content: “Please add widget option so I can replace it native weather app widget”
• Updates: “hopefully they can add in the next update!”

Common complaints

• Crashes & bugs: “Rebooted phone and still crashed”
• Updates: “Update: gets worse every day”
• Login & account: “Another app that requires a login”