Weather Mate - NOAA Radar Maps Reviews

by DDerekDunbar

Ads, ads, ads! Too many $&@&$ ads. Timer Ads on startup. Timer Ads to look at radar. It’s ridiculous. A lot of apps are doing this. It’s silly and Apple should ban it or give a choice of startup ads OR banner ads, not both.

Update: the forecasting is not accurate. The future radar is also way off. Windy, which is free of ads, is superior to WeatherMate. Even Accuweather is and all they have is banner ads. This would be worth paying for to get rid of ads if the weather currently or forecasted was more accurate. As it turns out, all they do is take data from NOAA and give it a fancy presentation. But with a ridiculous amount of ads. Who wants to open an app just to get the weather but have to wait 6-30 secs while a full screen ad plays? Who? Then if you click the radar, you’re subjected to yet another timed full screen ad. And for what? Inaccurate weather information? So glad I was able to find other weather apps that do pull this greedy money grab and that give you more reliable weather information.

Uninstalled.

by Cheerful2mara

It’s a good app. Very good. Awhile back I gave it a glowing review despite the few, short ads.
Today I opened WeatherMate and was immediately faced with a Lending Tree ad, which had no X to turn it off, and was taking too long, so I went to my other weather app. I still wanted to look at the “future” radar screen, but there was the same, overly long LT ad. This time I waited over 30 seconds but the ad stayed, so I touched the little arrow which I believed would take me to more of the ad. Instead, I got the screen as I had hoped to do, but as soon as I touched the radar button, the doggoned LT ad came on again!
I don’t mind sitting through one short ad if WeatherMate is a good one. With WeatherMate there is always an extra ad if you want to watch the radar. I don’t appreciate that, but the second ad was previously very short. To have to see the same long ad twice before you can watch the radar is unacceptable
Weather Mate, you have lost a supportive fan. You seem to have forgotten that you have more, excellent weather app competition out there to compel you to keep up with it, but, instead you are falling back.

by RichardSHTW

Initially I rated WeatherMate with 4 Stars for being pretty accurate weather report and forecast; however, there is always a superimposed ad plus others. However, over time I noticed that the forecast information sometimes are not updated/delayed by a day or so and that happens usually around the weekends or holidays, so my rating dropped to a 3-Stars; now a 2-Stars for not only still getting the above delays etc and once in a while the reported weather information gets screwed up, looked to be mixed with other cities... If the the purpose of WeatherMate is not accurate and up to date then I can see WeatherMate being an average performer. Continue with more issue and yet no improvement, then I will give WeatherMate an 1-Star then just delete WeatherMate !

by Thermostat404*

The only weather app I've seen that has map annotation tools, that's nice.

Much appreciate the dark mode radar. It'd be nice if more of WeatherMate had dark mode

The design of the main screen looks a little outdated, but it's informative and that nice.

The bottom add banner on the main screen is neatly included, and doesn't look out of place or too intrusive, thanks.

The widget customization is supper useful.

The ads can be annoying but I've seen worse.

Would like the air quality button to be on the main screen, rather than in the menu.

Possible bug: opening "Current Weather Condition" conditions in the settings opens but flashes the previous screen and then displays the "Current Weather Condition" settings, going back to the main settings screen also has a delay.

Bugs:

moving map can make weather warnings, such as air advisories disappear (with default layers enabled)

Unable to view weather stations.

by OOoLeilanioOo

I feel like it’s somewhat unsafe to have huge commercials covering the weather if this is your main weather source... in the case of a weather emergency I could see things going very wrong. Also, having the weather forecast on a line graph is a lot easier to make sense of than several collapsing segments. Other than those two, this has much of the information that weather underground dumped down the toilet when they were sold the first time and definitely after the second merger. I have high hopes that this will get better and be the replacement I’m looking for! I’ve only been using this for a few days but I already hope they make a functioning website and apps for other brands.

by Cstk1

Many times we get a message saying rain will begin in X minutes and continue for X minutes in BALCH Springs. Most times the rain doesn’t materialize. This may not be the fault of WeatherMate . Many times storms move around our neighborhood, yet bypasses us.
Other than that I like WeatherMate . A feature I would like is tracking of tornado threats on the ground or threat of possible tornados in the metroplex. We don’t have TV so to be able to watch the weather and see where the threat is, by city/county would be very helpful.

by Ceskadiana

As long as this weather app does not require OS higher than 9.0, I will pay to support & upgrade to Pro. I had to switch, when my weather app upgraded to 10.0 OS, & Apple will not upgrade my 2014 iPad >9.0!!
I can seek out a truly local wather station for my local weather in the foothills, rather than read the airport's weather, miles from the mountains! That is a big plus for me, since previous apps would not let you do this.

by Whycantijustsubmitareview

I have two weather apps I use on my devices. This is one of them.
The layout is straight forward.
I really like that when I open WeatherMate , all the current conditions are listed right there. So many apps would have me scrolling through them to the different sections for wind or pressure, etc.
The daily sections below are also well done and organized.
All together it is a clean, straightforward, easy to use and understand weather app without all the clutter and garbage so many of them have.

by Tringtu3333334

Few days ago, when all the others on my wife's iPad said 26° this app said 42° which was spot on with the TV weather dude. Best presentation of Weather Underground data. Why? You can actually pick *exactly* which weather station you want to use. (Check the Weather Underground site for a map of the ones nearest you.) I keep coming back to this app. Easy to read. Plenty of detail, even for weather geeks. Tried 20+ other weather apps: no kidding. Some pretty good ones, some trash. I’m a weather geek. I put it on mi esposa’s iPad, she prefers it too. Let's face it: other weather apps are simply inferior. this app sources from the nearest station. (In our case, a mere half mile away.) Makes a huge difference in our hilly desert southwest. The software is nicely done: smooth scrolling, comprehensive detail (even travel planner with historic norms). Access to long text and suspected hourlies is easy. Selection among a plethora of display elements is easy. The widget is great. Support is generous and courteous. 😊 this app, rain or shine. 🌤

by TikiRee321

I downloaded WeatherMate a couple of days ago. What I like about it is the main page that pops up has all the current condition information listed. Time, temperature, wind, etc. I really like seeing that because hello that’s what I want to know right away. Then you can scroll down and see current day and subsequent days information. At the top of WeatherMate you will find an icon to toggle to radar. App seems simple to use and informational. I’ve tried a lot of weather apps in the past and right now this seems to be what I’m looking for.

by Pollere

The iPhone app is nice, but pretty much on the same level with competitors save the Apple Watch app. I downloaded WeatherMate for its Apple Watch complication which appeared buggy. Sometimes it hangs, and doesn’t update data. Hopefully the future update will fix it. But I like it when it works. Please, fix the watch complication.

Update: after a few months of use I find WeatherMate very useful, quite sophisticated having lots of details. Apple Watch complication works with minor delay when it comes to updating data though.

by Ijustwannacreepwitheass

I don’t know where to begin... this gives you so much data, more data than you would ever DREAM! Full weather reports, the RADAR, and the radar OPTIONS, the fact this gives reports on the PAST... every week since installing it I would discover another mind-blowing tool. I am amazed and humbled every time I open it up. I’ve implored my friends and family to get this wonderful FREE app, but their eyes glaze over with disinterest.. so fine. Whoever else delights in the data wonders of WeatherMate - it’s our weather Narnia, and we must cherish it while it’s free.

by Chicko76477

If you’re like me - a former loyal user of the Storm app, which was abandoned recently, you have found your new weather home. This is the first app I’ve found that is as good or even better in some cases as the original Storm app. You’ll find everything of what you loved about Storm here. And the interface is much better. Easier. It’s got more potential. Weather Mate has all the bells and whistles I was accustom to in Storm and MORE!! Stuff like Radar, Pressure Fronts, Storm Tracks, Lightning & much more. You won't find them in any other app now. I’ve spent a lot of time and money evaluating almost all weather apps on WeatherMate store & concluded that Weather Mate beats the competition fair & square. Most importantly, the people running this seem like they actually care about their users, and will listen to user feedback. So delete that piece of crap, Storm Radar (which replaced the original Storm app), and ante up for this terrific replacement. Bye bye Weather Channel, and good luck with your "upgrade". Now that I’ve found this new weather home, I hope it remains on iTunes and stays supported for a very long time.

by Baby Dea

This is the best weather app available, and I've tried them all (or at least a huge %)

I don't even use most the features. I just wanted a simple weather app that showed the temp & dew point. WeatherMate not only has it, but also dew point predictions by the hour. I was also able to customize the order of information displayed or choose not to have it at all. Like if you don't care about pressure, you can omit it all together. The most customizable weather app I've ever seen.

There's so much more, I can't even list it all. I'm just glad to have found WeatherMate. And it's FREE! Thank you devs! I am most grateful 😊

by Z E R O

I bought WeatherMate for its ability to show storm tracks on the radar. So I was disappointed when I downloaded it and they didn’t work. Thinking it was a setting I couldn’t find I contacted customer support by email. They immediately responded and told me that their source for the tracking info had been discontinued and they were searching for a new one and it would be deployed in a future update. A couple of weeks later I received another email from them informing me the new source had been found and the update would be rolling out soon. Sure enough a day later it was ready to update. They’re attention to my problem made me feel like I was their only customer and they were personally taking care of me. 5 stars well earned!

by Vswhaze

It is very user friendly. I love the various maps you can use including radar, satellite etc. I appreciate the option to add other cities. I also love the accuracy of the weather forecasts. I personally wanted to use WeatherMate for its maps and the info provided through the forecasts. They only thing that is missing is an option to view the temp without having to open WeatherMate . Often I am checking the weather as I am rushing out of the house to work. It would be convenient to have the temp outside of WeatherMate , so I would not have to open WeatherMate and go through a commercial to get to the weather. Of course like every other free app out there you will be forced to watch a commercial, but it is something I tolerate. 😒 Otherwise I really like WeatherMate .

by Ouibad

I’ve had WeatherMate for a couple of weeks now. Replaced ‘storm’ that has been sold so many times I get tired of the changes. At a glance, I can see the most pertinent and current information. With the swipe of a finger I can see the rest. Very user-friendly and easy to read. I love the ease of this program and all the information it provides without having to search for it. So far it works seamlessly with my phone and Apple Watch. Accuracy seems spot on. Ads are a pain as always - but I like WeatherMate so much I’m considering actually buying it. I would love to have a temperature alert - that I can control (so I know when to cover plants or blanket horses). I live in Florida we have very erratic weather! The only thing missing is the push notifications if bad weather is coming but I haven’t double checked my settings...

by DJNicho1

After the original Storm got sold off and shut down I tried multiple weather apps, a bunch, and finally settled on this app. WeatherMate hasn’t let me down since! It’s accurate, as much as it can be expected in the mountains anyhow, hard to predict what the weather will do here precisely, especially in the microclimate areas, but overall does very well with it. Plenty of features as well.

I do have an issue now though, not with WeatherMate but the ads. Some of the new ads have no way of closing them. They are excessively long as well, but getting through them all the way doesn’t offer a solution to exit out of the window. In the past these have popped up and I believe this app has taken them down quickly, please get this new batch off screen so I can keep enjoying this wonderful app, thank you!

by JYING1

I’ve been looking for a good weather app with storm tracks, etc. since Intellicast,bwhich changed to Storm and ruined WeatherMate . I got use to Storm (because I had too) but then I had to pay for everything I use to get for free and actually worked. ( crashed all the time when tapping on storm tracks for more information). Since then I haven’t found one that I liked or even came close…….. Until today when I found the all time best weather app ever. WEATHER MATE, you made my day. thank you so much for a great app. with all the layers I’ve been use to and much, much, more. Please don’t change anything! Please don’t be like the others and get greedy and take everything away unless you pay. I noticed you do have a “PRO upgrade” but I it doesn’t seem any different to me. Unless it’s to only to remove adds. Anyway, I ABSOLUTELY LOVE WeatherMate. THANK YOU SO MUCH! Don’t change it please.

by BellaC12

Like so many others, ever since we all lost the original Storm app, I feel like I’ve blown through every weather app out there trying to find anything close. It’s been a bunch of wasted time and money—delayed warnings, inaccuracies, crashes, being inundated with ads and cat videos, and unreadable blob radar. What is the point of radar with no storm tracks?? One even sent a tornado warning alert but hid the details behind a pay wall. Tonight, after the 3 weather apps on my phone (that’s right, gotta run 3) blew another tornado warning, I went looking again and found this!! Not only did WeatherMate see the tornado, but it saw other funnel clouds. WeatherMate is loaded with info I actually need. Actual storm tracks with times and content. It’s well organized and has good contrast—my tired old eyes can see it all! It’s like the original Storm, but I think it’s even better. I dumped all the other apps. This is everything I need all in one place. Thank you!!

by Nonayus...

So far excellent. Due to health issues I very much appreciate a detailed & reliable weather report. WeatherMate does the job. I also appreciate the moderate advertising & the details on the widget. I tried several other apps & this one is a winner! Good job, guys. Thank you.

Spoke too soon. Once I gave it rave review, the aggressive full page timed ads started. They even are timed so you cannot get rid of them until they run their course. I get it that some advertising is necessary for the free version, but then again the deception as well as the aggressive ads... well, you be the judge. I’m uninstalling. Back to the drawing board. 3stars for the excellent layout.

by BungalowCS

I'm running the free version so far, which lets me set only two locations, but I like how thorough the info is for daily forecast--and that you can tap to a more summarized display. Still haven't found exactly the settings I want for the radar, b/c many choices. Things I wish were better: WeatherMate feels slow to launch (so much data), also I can't find a discussion of the forecast like you get from some NOAA sources, only super-brief summary. Still, a keeper.

by Black And Gold Attack

I have had WeatherMate on my iPhone for awhile now and it’s great!! WeatherMate is good and concise with predictions of the surrounding weather. I would recommend WeatherMate to anyone looking for a great weather app to use in time of bad weather.
Still, I can say that I have had no problems with WeatherMate!! Five star rating!!! I love all of the updates that have been added to WeatherMate that makes it all the more better in weather forecasting. WeatherMate has never failed me with any type of weather that comes across the screen. All information is updated and up to date at a moments notice. With the animations, I can see what the storm is producing and where it’s going to go. WeatherMate give me all that I need and more. Looking for more great updates soon!! The very best weather app on the market today!! WeatherMate is still the best one out there hands down. You will never find another one like this weather app! Still five stars plus!! WeatherMate is still given a five star rating! Still the best weather app on the market today. Still five star rating!!

by D Rohlinger

I’m rather fussy about my weather apps since I live around 100 miles from any place that has a TV station to get a report from. I could depend on the local radio guess but I think it’s taken from a crystal ball or something like that. WeatherMate has everything I want or could possibly ask for in information about my local weather, will give me reports from anywhere in the world, and is more accurate than any other app I’ve found. You can’t ask for more than that. This is WeatherMate for me and you!!

by Beanwonan

I love the different windows & learn so much from them. Thank you for such a good job on WeatherMate. When I have a few extra bucks I’ll probably go pro. The ads are not too bad but that red alert that I accidentally hit trying to get rid of it took over my phone as in inserted itself in my profile and added its self to my email address. I didn’t explain well but it was not fun trying to get rid of it. Love the ap. WeatherMate developers know what they are doing. Lots of experience behind them.

by Billy The Kid98

I’ve only had it for a little while yet but it gives a great amount of detail. Definitely an improvement over the stock weather app on the iPhone, although it doesn’t have the option of having all the different ‘current conditions’ pages for different locations. I didn’t use that much anyway so no big loss there. There are a couple of ads that come up when you go to the radar page but they do go away and aren’t too very annoying. Good app overall.

by Skyefirez

I have searched through dozens of apps for weather and have finally found one that has ALL the features I have been looking for. I can set location manually, has “feels like” temp, total forecast including snowfall accumulation amounts, radar map with past and future, weather almanac, and much much more. If WeatherMate doesn’t have what you are looking for, then it does NOT exist. Finally a great weather app!!!

by Dusty Britches No Like

There are a lot of good weather apps out there; but this one is my go to wx app. It has all the info I want in a handy all in one display. Other apps have you scrolling around to get the info you want, but here it’s all in a concise view which is easily expandable if you need more detail: it saves time giving you what you need at a glance yet more detailed info is available. It’s great! Once you try it you won’t be happy with any other weather app!