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WTOC First Alert Radar

C Tier
Situational · #33 of 40
81
4.8★13.5K ratings
Freeprice
2mosince update

What is WTOC First Alert Radar?

WTOC First Alert Radar is a free Weather app from WTOC that offers 250 meter radar, future radar, and high resolution satellite cloud imagery. It also provides current conditions, daily and hourly forecasts, and saved favorite locations with GPS current location support. Severe weather alerts from the National Weather Service are included, with opt-in push alerts.

Pricing. WTOC First Alert Radar is free, with no in-app purchases on the App Store.

Good for

  • Checking radar for approaching storms in your area
  • Tracking forecasts for several saved locations
  • Receiving opt-in push alerts for severe weather

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Why this app is in C tier

WTOC First Alert Radar scores 81 out of 100: rating 95, rating count 81, App Store search rank 48, update recency 98. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and C tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.

Description

The WTOC Mobile Weather App includes: * Access to station content specifically for our mobile users * 250 meter radar, the highest resolution available * Future radar to see where severe weather is headed * High resolution satellite cloud imagery * Current weather updated multiple times per hour * Daily and Hourly forecasts updated hourly from our computer models * Ability to add and save your favorite locations * A fully integrated GPS for current location awareness * Severe weather alerts from the National Weather Service * Opt-in push alerts to keep you safe in severe weather

Compare in Weather Radar

MeasureWTOC First Alert RadarRadarScopeKPRC 2 Weather
TierCBC
Score81 / 10081 / 10081 / 100
Rating4.8 ★4.2 ★4.8 ★
Ratings13.5K2.8K49.0K
Latest ratings · 180d—3.5 ★ · 20 reviews—
Last update71d ago16d ago96d ago
PriceFree$9.99Free download

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Questions about WTOC First Alert Radar

Does the app cost money?

It is free to download.

What radar and imagery does it include?

The listing describes 250 meter radar, future radar showing where severe weather is headed, and high resolution satellite cloud imagery.

Will I get severe weather notifications?

The app includes severe weather alerts from the National Weather Service and opt-in push alerts for severe weather. Push alerts are optional and must be turned on by the user.

Is WTOC First Alert Radar free?

Yes. WTOC First Alert Radar is free on the App Store, with no in-app purchases.

What is WTOC First Alert Radar good for?

WTOC First Alert Radar is built for checking radar for approaching storms in your area, tracking forecasts for several saved locations, receiving opt-in push alerts for severe weather. It sits in the weather radar list on AppTierList.

Is WTOC First Alert Radar worth it?

WTOC First Alert Radar is C tier, ranked #33 of 40 weather radar apps with a score of 81 out of 100, from a 4.8 App Store rating across 13,464 ratings. 32 apps rank above it in the same list.

How does WTOC First Alert Radar compare to RadarScope?

WTOC First Alert Radar is C tier at 81; RadarScope is B tier at 81. They score the same. WTOC First Alert Radar is free, with no in-app purchases, RadarScope is $9.99 to download.

How often is WTOC First Alert Radar updated?

WTOC First Alert Radar was last updated on 2026-08-11, 71 days ago.

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All the facts

List
Weather Radar
Tier
C (Situational)
Score
81 / 100
Rank in list
#33 of 40
Ranking certainty
settled
Price
Free
App Store rating
4.8 out of 5
Number of ratings
13,464
Current version
(71 days ago)
App Store data read
App Store category
Weather
Good for
Checking radar for approaching storms in your area, Tracking forecasts for several saved locations, Receiving opt-in push alerts for severe weather
Requires
iOS 15.0 or later
Size
254 MB
Age rating
4+
Languages
2
Developer pages
Website · Support · Privacy policy
Maker
unclaimed
As data
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