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Carrot Weather vs Clime: NOAA Weather Radar

Carrot Weather logo

Carrot Weather

Weather

Hilariously accurate weather app with personality

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Clime: NOAA Weather Radar logo

Clime: NOAA Weather Radar

Weather

Real-time NOAA radar with hurricane tracking

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Carrot Weather has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Carrot Weather most advanced weather data sources (AccuWeather, The Weather Channel, Aeris Weather, Netatmo personal stations) and map layers (lightning, alerts, wind, humidity, dew point, snow depth) are locked behind paid Premium/Ultrapremium Club subscriptions, not included in the base app; Clime: NOAA Weather Radar no pricing information published on website
  • They diverge on capability: Carrot Weather covers Personality modes, Clime: NOAA Weather Radar covers NOAA radar.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Carrot Weather and Clime: NOAA Weather Radar actually diverge.

Attributes where Carrot Weather and Clime: NOAA Weather Radar differ
AttributeCarrot WeatherClime: NOAA Weather Radar
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsiOS, Android, macOSiOS, Android
Founded20132010

Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), 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 Carrot Weather

  • Personality modes
  • Multiple data sources
  • Custom layouts
  • Secret locations
  • Snarky commentary
  • Apple Watch
  • Siri shortcuts
  • Widgets

Only in Clime: NOAA Weather Radar

  • NOAA radar
  • Hurricane tracking
  • Severe weather alerts
  • Precipitation forecast
  • Weather maps
  • NOAA data feeds
  • NWS alerts
  • Android support

Both cover

  • Ios support

What people use each for

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

Carrot Weather

  • Checking current, hourly, and daily weather forecasts with a humorous AI personalitynot Clime: NOAA Weather Radar
  • Viewing radar, storm cell, and weather alert mapsnot Clime: NOAA Weather Radar
  • Receiving push notifications for rain, lightning, or storm cells (premium)not Clime: NOAA Weather Radar
  • Tracking historical weather data (up to 70 years back) or long-range forecasts via the 'weather time machine' featurenot Clime: NOAA Weather Radar
  • Using Apple Watch complications/widgets for at-a-glance forecastsnot Clime: NOAA Weather Radar

Clime: NOAA Weather Radar

  • Weather radar and forecastingnot Carrot Weather
  • Hurricane and storm trackingnot Carrot Weather
  • Real-time weather alertsnot Carrot Weather
  • Lightning detectionnot Carrot Weather

Where each one falls short

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

Carrot Weather

  • Most advanced weather data sources (AccuWeather, The Weather Channel, Aeris Weather, Netatmo personal stations) and map layers (lightning, alerts, wind, humidity, dew point, snow depth) are locked behind paid Premium/Ultrapremium Club subscriptions, not included in the base app
  • Background Apple Watch updates for premium data sources require an active subscription
  • Pricing for named tiers (Premium Club, Premium Ultra, Premium Family) is disclosed only via in-app purchase screens rather than a public pricing page with fixed dollar figures
  • Mac App Store listing shows a separate $14.99 one-time purchase price for macOS, a different pricing model than the free-to-download iOS/Android version

Clime: NOAA Weather Radar

  • No pricing information published on website
  • App available but no clear monetization model disclosed
  • Pricing model or free/paid distinction not specified
  • In-app purchases or premium features not mentioned

Pricing, plan by plan

Carrot Weather

Free
  • Premium Club$undefined/mo
    • Additional data sources and map layers
  • Ultrapremium Club$undefined/mo
    • Full data sources, map layers, notifications
  • Premium Family$undefined/mo
    • Shares Premium/Ultrapremium across up to 5 family members

Clime: NOAA Weather Radar

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Clime: NOAA Weather Radar review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Carrot Weather if

  • You need personality modes.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android, macOS.
  • You also want multiple data sources.
Carrot Weather review

Choose Clime: NOAA Weather Radar if

  • You need noaa radar.
  • You work on iOS, Android.
  • You also want hurricane tracking.
Clime: NOAA Weather Radar review

Questions people ask

Is Carrot Weather or Clime: NOAA Weather Radar better?
Neither clearly leads. Carrot Weather starts at Free and Clime: NOAA Weather Radar at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Carrot Weather or Clime: NOAA Weather Radar?
Carrot Weather has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Carrot Weather and On request for Clime: NOAA Weather Radar.
Does Carrot Weather or Clime: NOAA Weather Radar run on more platforms?
Carrot Weather runs on iOS, Android, macOS. Clime: NOAA Weather Radar runs on iOS, Android.
Can I use Carrot Weather for free?
Yes. Carrot Weather has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Clime: NOAA Weather Radar starts at On request.
What is Carrot Weather best used for?
Carrot Weather is most often used for checking current, hourly, and daily weather forecasts with a humorous ai personality, viewing radar, storm cell, and weather alert maps, receiving push notifications for rain, lightning, or storm cells (premium), tracking historical weather data (up to 70 years back) or long-range forecasts via the 'weather time machine' feature. Of those, checking current, hourly, and daily weather forecasts with a humorous ai personality and viewing radar, storm cell, and weather alert maps are not what Clime: NOAA Weather Radar is typically brought in for.
What can Carrot Weather do that Clime: NOAA Weather Radar cannot?
Carrot Weather covers Personality modes, Multiple data sources, Custom layouts, Secret locations. Clime: NOAA Weather Radar covers NOAA radar, Hurricane tracking, Severe weather alerts, Precipitation forecast. Both handle Ios support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Carrot Weather: How much does Carrot Weather cost?

Carrot Weather pricing is not displayed on the vendor website. The app offers a Premium Club membership model for access to advanced features like custom widgets, notifications, data source switching, weather maps, and customization options, but specific costs require checking the app store. Source: https://www.meetcarrot.com/weather

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Clime: NOAA Weather Radar: How much does the Clime weather app cost?

Clime does not publish pricing information on their website. To determine whether the app is free or requires payment, users must check the iOS App Store or Google Play Store directly.

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Carrot Weather: What features require Carrot Weather Premium Club?

Advanced features including custom widgets, notifications, data source switching, detailed weather maps, and interface customization require Carrot Weather Premium Club membership. Basic weather forecasting is available without a paid membership. Source: https://www.meetcarrot.com/weather

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Clime: NOAA Weather Radar: Are there in-app purchases or premium features in Clime?

Clime's website does not disclose whether premium features or in-app purchases exist. Check the app store listing for detailed pricing and feature information.

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