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WeatherBug: Weather Forecast

Weather · Free + IAP
S Tier
Best in class · #2 of 40
98
4.8★2.2M ratings
Free + IAPprice
7dsince update
  • iPhone
  • iPad
  • Apple Watch

What is WeatherBug?

WeatherBug is a free app in the Weather genre that provides current, hourly and 10-day forecasts. It includes radar, lightning, pollen, fire, hurricane and winter weather maps and alerts, along with air quality and traffic camera views. The listing also mentions Apple Watch support and an Ad-Free Subscription option.

Pricing. WeatherBug: Weather Forecast is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.

Good for

  • Checking 10-day and hourly forecasts
  • Tracking storms and lightning nearby
  • Monitoring pollen and air quality

Screenshots

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Why this app is in S tier

WeatherBug scores 98 out of 100: rating 96, rating count 100, App Store search rank 96, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and S tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.

Description

Download the most popular free weather app powered by the largest professional weather network in the world! Enjoy Free access to 10-Day Forecast and over 140 hours of Hourly Forecast, and explore our Ad-Free Subscription options. WeatherBug is easy to use and provides forecasts for your every need, from storm warnings to pollen levels. Our weather network delivers the fastest alerts and the best real-time forecasts (current, hourly, and 10-day). WeatherBug has over 20 weather maps, including Radar, Future Radar, Lightning, Pollen, Severe Storm Risk, Precipitation, and more! Join the millions who rely on WeatherBug for weather forecasts every day! "I love WeatherBug! It's always accurate & is the first place I go for up-to-the-minute weather!" - iOS User. WEATHERBUG FEATURES: YOUR WEATHER FORECAST • Real-Time Pinpoint Forecasts: Get the most accurate current, hourly, and 10-day weather forecasts • Enhanced Interactive Map: Visualize weather conditions with 19 weather maps • Lifestyle Forecasts: Know how the weather will impact your trips, workouts, allergies, chronic pain and much more • Weather Widget: Customize your alerts and display them with weather widgets • Weather Al

Compare in Weather

MeasureWeatherBugThe Weather ChannelAccuWeather
TierSSS
Score98 / 10098 / 10098 / 100
Rating4.8 ★4.8 ★4.6 ★
Ratings2.2M6.1M1.5M
Latest ratings · 180d4.1 ★ · 20 reviews4.5 ★ · 20 reviews2.0 ★ · 20 reviews
Last update7d ago9d ago14d ago
PriceFree + IAPFree + IAPFree + IAP

Alternatives

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  1. The Weather ChannelFree + IAP · ★ 4.8S
  2. AccuWeatherFree + IAP · ★ 4.6S
  3. Weather Live°Free + IAP · ★ 4.6S

Where else it ranks

Questions about WeatherBug

Is the app free to use?

It offers free access to the 10-Day Forecast and over 140 hours of Hourly Forecast. Ad-Free Subscription options are also mentioned, with pricing: Not stated on the App Store.

Does it send severe weather alerts?

It receives all NWS and NOAA watches and warnings and offers Dangerous Thunderstorm Alerts, which it says deliver severe weather notices 50% faster.

Does it work with Apple Watch?

The listing says Apple Watch support includes alerts, glances and complications so weather information appears directly on the watch.

Is WeatherBug free?

WeatherBug is free to download, with in-app purchases.

What is WeatherBug good for?

WeatherBug is built for checking 10-day and hourly forecasts, tracking storms and lightning nearby, monitoring pollen and air quality. It sits in the weather list on AppTierList.

Is WeatherBug worth it?

WeatherBug is S tier, ranked #2 of 40 weather apps with a score of 98 out of 100, from a 4.8 App Store rating across 2,186,768 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 1 app ranks above it.

How does WeatherBug compare to The Weather Channel?

WeatherBug is S tier at 98; The Weather Channel is S tier at 98. They score the same. WeatherBug is free to download, with in-app purchases, The Weather Channel is free to download, with in-app purchases.

How often is WeatherBug updated?

WeatherBug was updated 7 days ago, which counts in its favour.

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All the facts

Lists
Weather (S tier, #2) · Weather Alerts (S tier, #3) · Weather Radar (S tier, #5)
Tier
S (Best in class)
Score
98 / 100
Rank in list
#2 of 40
Ranking certainty
settled
Price
Free + IAP
App Store rating
4.8 out of 5
Number of ratings
2,186,768
Recent reviews
4.1 from 20 in the last 180 days
Current version
(7 days ago)
App Store data read
App Store category
Weather
Good for
Checking 10-day and hourly forecasts, Tracking storms and lightning nearby, Monitoring pollen and air quality
Requires
iOS 16.0 or later
Size
237 MB
Age rating
12+
Languages
6
Runs on
iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Developer pages
Website · Support · Privacy policy
Maker
unclaimed
As data
JSON · why it ranks here

App Store data read · reviews · ranking · how it is computed