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Ambient Weather Network vs MyRadar

Ambient Weather Network logo

Ambient Weather Network

Software

Connect your weather station to the cloud

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
MyRadar logo

MyRadar

Software

Fast animated weather radar at your fingertips

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Ambient Weather Network the App Store listing states the Ambient Weather Network app requires iOS 14.1 or later, and the underlying station apps (awnet, AmbientTool) are tied to specific discontinued hardware models.; MyRadar rain and storm time predictions are inaccurate approximately 60 percent of the time according to user reports
  • They diverge on capability: Ambient Weather Network covers Cloud connectivity, MyRadar covers Animated radar.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Ambient Weather Network and MyRadar actually diverge.

Attributes where Ambient Weather Network and MyRadar differ
AttributeAmbient Weather NetworkMyRadar
Pricing modelfreefreemium
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidIos, Android, Web
Founded20032012

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 Ambient Weather Network

  • Cloud connectivity
  • Real-time data
  • Historical storage
  • Alerts
  • Public sharing
  • Alexa
  • Google Home
  • IFTTT

Only in MyRadar

  • Animated radar
  • Fast loading
  • Hurricane tracking
  • Flight tracking
  • Weather layers
  • Apple Watch
  • CarPlay
  • Android Auto

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Ambient Weather Network

  • Professional Work
  • Content Creation

MyRadar

  • Professional Work
  • Content Creation

Both are used for professional work, content creation, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Ambient Weather Network

  • The App Store listing states the Ambient Weather Network app requires iOS 14.1 or later, and the underlying station apps (awnet, AmbientTool) are tied to specific discontinued hardware models.

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

Ambient Weather Network

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Data upload
    • Dashboard
    • API access

MyRadar

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Radar animation
    • Location tracking
    • Alerts
  • Premium$4.99/year
    • No ads
    • Hurricane tracker
    • Extended features

Which should you pick?

Choose Ambient Weather Network if

  • You need cloud connectivity.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want real-time data.
Ambient Weather Network review

Choose MyRadar if

  • You need animated radar.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want fast loading.
MyRadar review

Questions people ask

Is Ambient Weather Network or MyRadar better?
Neither clearly leads. Ambient Weather Network 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, Ambient Weather Network or MyRadar?
Ambient Weather Network starts at Free and MyRadar at Free.
Does Ambient Weather Network or MyRadar run on more platforms?
Ambient Weather Network runs on Web, Ios, Android. MyRadar runs on Ios, Android, Web.
Can I use Ambient Weather Network for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Ambient Weather Network best used for?
Ambient Weather Network is most often used for professional work, content creation.
What can Ambient Weather Network do that MyRadar cannot?
Ambient Weather Network covers Cloud connectivity, Real-time data, Historical storage, Alerts. MyRadar covers Animated radar, Fast loading, Hurricane tracking, Flight tracking. Both handle Web support, Ios support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

MyRadar: 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.

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