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DTN Weather vs MyRadar

DTN Weather logo

DTN Weather

Weather & Environment

Enterprise weather solutions for agriculture and energy

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
MyRadar logo

MyRadar

Weather & Environment

Fast animated weather radar at your fingertips

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only MyRadar has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: DTN Weather dTN Ag Weather Tools subscription does not automatically renew; users must resubscribe at the end of each term, per the App Store listing; MyRadar rain and storm time predictions are inaccurate approximately 60 percent of the time according to user reports
  • They diverge on capability: DTN Weather covers Precision forecasts, MyRadar covers Animated radar.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which DTN Weather and MyRadar actually diverge.

Attributes where DTN Weather and MyRadar differ
AttributeDTN WeatherMyRadar
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquotefreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Api, MobileIos, Android, Web
Founded19842012

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Weather & Environment).

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 DTN Weather

  • Precision forecasts
  • Agricultural weather
  • Energy forecasting
  • Risk analysis
  • Historical data
  • Enterprise APIs
  • Custom integrations
  • Data feeds

Only in MyRadar

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

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

DTN Weather

  • Professional weather data for aviation operationsnot MyRadar
  • Weather intelligence for agriculture decision-makingnot MyRadar
  • Decision-grade weather data for energy, utilities, and transportation industriesnot MyRadar
  • 24/7 weather operations monitoring and alert servicesnot MyRadar

MyRadar

  • Professional Worknot DTN Weather
  • Content Creationnot DTN Weather

Where each one falls short

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

DTN Weather

  • DTN Ag Weather Tools subscription does not automatically renew; users must resubscribe at the end of each term, per the App Store listing
  • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period, per the App Store listing for DTN Ag Weather Tools
  • Any unused portion of the 30 day free trial is forfeited when the user purchases a subscription, per the App Store listing for DTN Ag Weather Tools
  • DTN Ag Weather Tools pricing stated in the App Store listing as $16.99 for one month or $169.99 for a full year (USD)

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

DTN Weather

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the DTN Weather review.

MyRadar

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

Which should you pick?

Choose DTN Weather if

  • You need precision forecasts.
  • You work on Web, Api, Mobile.
  • You also want agricultural weather.
DTN Weather 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 DTN Weather or MyRadar better?
Neither clearly leads. DTN Weather starts at On request and MyRadar at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, DTN Weather or MyRadar?
MyRadar has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for DTN Weather and Free for MyRadar.
Does DTN Weather or MyRadar run on more platforms?
DTN Weather runs on Web, Api, Mobile. MyRadar runs on Ios, Android, Web.
Can I use MyRadar for free?
Yes. MyRadar has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. DTN Weather starts at On request.
What is DTN Weather best used for?
DTN Weather is most often used for professional weather data for aviation operations, weather intelligence for agriculture decision-making, decision-grade weather data for energy, utilities, and transportation industries, 24/7 weather operations monitoring and alert services. Of those, professional weather data for aviation operations and weather intelligence for agriculture decision-making are not what MyRadar is typically brought in for.
What can DTN Weather do that MyRadar cannot?
DTN Weather covers Precision forecasts, Agricultural weather, Energy forecasting, Risk analysis. MyRadar covers Animated radar, Fast loading, Hurricane tracking, Flight tracking. Both handle Web 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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