Weather · head to head
1Weather vs MyRadar
The short version
- Each has a real cost: 1Weather free version includes banner ads, creating visual clutter in weather interface; MyRadar rain and storm time predictions are inaccurate approximately 60 percent of the time according to user reports
- They diverge on capability: 1Weather covers Animated backgrounds, MyRadar covers Animated radar.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which 1Weather and MyRadar actually diverge.
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Weather).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in 1Weather
- Animated backgrounds
- 12-day forecasts
- Customizable widgets
- Radar maps
- Severe alerts
- Android widgets
- Wear OS
- Wearos support
Only in MyRadar
- Animated radar
- Fast loading
- Hurricane tracking
- Flight tracking
- Weather layers
- Apple Watch
- CarPlay
- Android Auto
Both cover
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
1Weather
- Checking current conditions and 24-hour forecastsnot MyRadar
- Live radar and severe weather warningsnot MyRadar
- Tracking air quality index and pollen levels (premium)not MyRadar
- Minute-by-minute precipitation tracking (premium)not MyRadar
- Sun/moon tracking and home-screen weather widgetsnot MyRadar
MyRadar
- Professional Worknot 1Weather
- Content Creationnot 1Weather
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
1Weather
- Free version includes banner ads, creating visual clutter in weather interface
- Smaller global weather data coverage compared to AccuWeather and Apple Weather integration
- Limited offline functionality compared to competitors with cached forecast systems
MyRadar
- Rain and storm time predictions are inaccurate approximately 60 percent of the time according to user reports
- Radar coverage is limited to areas with land-based radar sites
- Only supports weather alerts for USA and Australia, not international coverage
Pricing, plan by plan
1Weather
Free- FreeFree
- Weather forecasts
- Radar maps
- Widgets
- Pro$undefined/mo
- All free features
- No ads
- Extended 10-day forecasts
MyRadar
Free- FreeFree
- Radar animation
- Location tracking
- Alerts
- Premium$4.99/year
- No ads
- Hurricane tracker
- Extended features
Which should you pick?
Choose 1Weather if
- You need animated backgrounds.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Android, iOS.
- You also want 12-day forecasts.
Choose MyRadar if
- You need animated radar.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Ios, Android, Web.
- You also want fast loading.
Questions people ask
- Is 1Weather or MyRadar better?
- Neither clearly leads. 1Weather starts at Free and MyRadar at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, 1Weather or MyRadar?
- 1Weather starts at Free and MyRadar at Free.
- Does 1Weather or MyRadar run on more platforms?
- 1Weather runs on Android, iOS. MyRadar runs on Ios, Android, Web.
- Can I use 1Weather for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is 1Weather best used for?
- 1Weather is most often used for checking current conditions and 24-hour forecasts, live radar and severe weather warnings, tracking air quality index and pollen levels (premium), minute-by-minute precipitation tracking (premium). Of those, checking current conditions and 24-hour forecasts and live radar and severe weather warnings are not what MyRadar is typically brought in for.
- What can 1Weather do that MyRadar cannot?
- 1Weather covers Animated backgrounds, 12-day forecasts, Customizable widgets, Radar maps. MyRadar covers Animated radar, Fast loading, Hurricane tracking, Flight tracking. Both handle Android support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
1Weather: What are 1Weather's core features?
1Weather provides current conditions, 12-week hourly forecasts, 10-day forecasts, animated radar maps with minute-by-minute precipitation tracking, air quality metrics, and customizable widgets for up to 12 locations.
SourceMyRadar: Does MyRadar work internationally?
MyRadar provides radar coverage in the USA and Australia. Weather watches and warnings for countries other than Australia and the USA cannot be viewed in the app.
Source1Weather: What platforms does 1Weather support?
1Weather is available on both Android and iOS platforms, developed by OneLouder Apps. It has 180+ million downloads and is rated 4.32 out of 5 stars on app stores.
Source1Weather: What widget options does 1Weather offer?
1Weather offers a wide range of attractive, customizable widgets for home screen display. Multiple widget styles allow users to personalize their at-a-glance weather updates.
Source1Weather: Is there a paid version of 1Weather?
Yes. 1Weather is free with ads (small banner ads), while the Pro version removes ads and unlocks additional features like extended 10-day forecasts and air quality index cards.
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