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Clime: NOAA Weather Radar vs OpenWeatherMap

Clime: NOAA Weather Radar logo

Clime: NOAA Weather Radar

Weather

Real-time NOAA radar with hurricane tracking

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
OpenWeatherMap logo

OpenWeatherMap

Weather

Developer-friendly weather API with global coverage

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only OpenWeatherMap has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Clime: NOAA Weather Radar no pricing information published on website; OpenWeatherMap free tier capped at 60 calls/minute and 1,000,000 calls/month
  • They diverge on capability: Clime: NOAA Weather Radar covers NOAA radar, OpenWeatherMap covers Weather API.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Clime: NOAA Weather Radar and OpenWeatherMap differ
AttributeClime: NOAA Weather RadarOpenWeatherMap
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsiOS, AndroidWeb
Founded20102017

Identical on both: 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 Clime: NOAA Weather Radar

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

Only in OpenWeatherMap

  • Weather API
  • Current conditions
  • Forecasts
  • Historical data
  • REST API
  • JSON format
  • Widgets
  • Api support

Both cover

  • Weather maps

What people use each for

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

Clime: NOAA Weather Radar

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

OpenWeatherMap

  • Embedding current weather and short-term forecasts into third-party apps/websitesnot Clime: NOAA Weather Radar
  • Pulling historical and statistical weather data for researchnot Clime: NOAA Weather Radar
  • Displaying weather map overlays (precipitation, clouds, etc.) via the Weather Maps APInot Clime: NOAA Weather Radar
  • Monitoring air pollution levels via the Air Pollution APInot Clime: NOAA Weather Radar
  • Geocoding locations for weather lookupsnot Clime: NOAA Weather Radar

Where each one falls short

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

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

OpenWeatherMap

  • Free tier capped at 60 calls/minute and 1,000,000 calls/month
  • Free tier limited to current weather, 3-hour/5-day forecast, air pollution, 15 map layers, and geocoding only
  • One Call API free allowance is only 1,000 calls/day before pay-per-call charges apply
  • Paid tier (Startup, Developer, Professional, Expert) exact USD prices are not published on the public pricing page

Pricing, plan by plan

Clime: NOAA Weather Radar

On request

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

OpenWeatherMap

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1,000 free API calls per day

Which should you pick?

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

Choose OpenWeatherMap if

  • You need weather api.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want current conditions.
OpenWeatherMap review

Questions people ask

Is Clime: NOAA Weather Radar or OpenWeatherMap better?
Neither clearly leads. Clime: NOAA Weather Radar starts at On request and OpenWeatherMap at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Clime: NOAA Weather Radar or OpenWeatherMap?
OpenWeatherMap has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Clime: NOAA Weather Radar and Free for OpenWeatherMap.
Does Clime: NOAA Weather Radar or OpenWeatherMap run on more platforms?
Clime: NOAA Weather Radar runs on iOS, Android. OpenWeatherMap runs on Web.
Can I use OpenWeatherMap for free?
Yes. OpenWeatherMap has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Clime: NOAA Weather Radar starts at On request.
What is Clime: NOAA Weather Radar best used for?
Clime: NOAA Weather Radar is most often used for weather radar and forecasting, hurricane and storm tracking, real-time weather alerts, lightning detection. Of those, weather radar and forecasting and hurricane and storm tracking are not what OpenWeatherMap is typically brought in for.
What can Clime: NOAA Weather Radar do that OpenWeatherMap cannot?
Clime: NOAA Weather Radar covers NOAA radar, Hurricane tracking, Severe weather alerts, Precipitation forecast. OpenWeatherMap covers Weather API, Current conditions, Forecasts, Historical data. Both handle Weather maps.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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OpenWeatherMap: How much does OpenWeatherMap cost?

OpenWeatherMap operates on a pay-as-you-call usage-based pricing model. The platform offers a free tier with 1,000 API calls per day, and customers can purchase additional calls based on their needs.

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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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OpenWeatherMap: Is there a free weather API service?

Yes. OpenWeatherMap provides a free tier that includes up to 1,000 API calls per day. Users can subscribe for free at home.openweathermap.org without providing payment information.

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OpenWeatherMap: Does OpenWeatherMap offer enterprise plans?

OpenWeatherMap offers separate service tiers for enterprise customers, with pricing and features determined on a case-by-case basis. Contact the company directly for enterprise plan details and custom pricing.

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