Weather · head to head
Hello Weather vs MyRadar
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Hello Weather limited features in free version compared to competitors with native rain alerts; MyRadar rain and storm time predictions are inaccurate approximately 60 percent of the time according to user reports
- They diverge on capability: Hello Weather covers Multiple data sources, MyRadar covers Animated radar.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Hello Weather and MyRadar actually diverge.
| Attribute | Hello Weather | MyRadar |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Unknown | freemium |
| Platforms | iOS, iPadOS, Android, watchOS | Ios, Android, Web |
| Founded | 2016 | 2012 |
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 Hello Weather
- Multiple data sources
- Simple design
- Comparison mode
- Custom icons
- Widgets
- iOS widgets
- Siri shortcuts
- Watchos support
Only in MyRadar
- Animated radar
- Fast loading
- Hurricane tracking
- Flight tracking
- Weather layers
- CarPlay
- Android Auto
- Android support
Both cover
- Apple Watch
- Ios support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Hello Weather
- 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.
Hello Weather
- Limited features in free version compared to competitors with native rain alerts
- Smaller development team means slower feature updates compared to enterprise weather apps
- No native invoicing or team management for business use
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
Hello Weather
Free- FreeFree
- Current, hourly, daily forecasts
- Multiple data source options
- Dark mode
- VIP$3/year
- Home screen and lock screen widgets
- Push notifications for precipitation
- Apple Watch app
MyRadar
Free- FreeFree
- Radar animation
- Location tracking
- Alerts
- Premium$4.99/year
- No ads
- Hurricane tracker
- Extended features
Which should you pick?
Choose Hello Weather if
- You need multiple data sources.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on iOS, iPadOS, Android, watchOS.
- You also want simple design.
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 Hello Weather or MyRadar better?
- Neither clearly leads. Hello Weather 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, Hello Weather or MyRadar?
- Hello Weather starts at Free and MyRadar at Free.
- Does Hello Weather or MyRadar run on more platforms?
- Hello Weather runs on iOS, iPadOS, Android, watchOS. MyRadar runs on Ios, Android, Web.
- Can I use Hello Weather for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Hello Weather best used for?
- Hello Weather is most often used for professional work, content creation.
- What can Hello Weather do that MyRadar cannot?
- Hello Weather covers Multiple data sources, Simple design, Comparison mode, Custom icons. MyRadar covers Animated radar, Fast loading, Hurricane tracking, Flight tracking. Both handle Apple Watch, Ios support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Hello Weather: What is Hello Weather's business model?
Hello Weather is free to download from the App Store with optional VIP membership. VIP costs $3 for one year, $5 for two years, or $7 for lifetime access.
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.
SourceHello Weather: What weather data sources does Hello Weather support?
Hello Weather supports multiple weather data sources including Apple Weather, AccuWeather, Foreca, OpenWeather, Pirate Weather, The Weather Company, Tomorrow.io, Visual Crossing, Weatherbit, and Xweather.
SourceHello Weather: What platforms does Hello Weather support?
Hello Weather is available on iPhone, iPad, and Android. It includes Apple Watch app and complications, plus home screen and lock screen widgets.
SourceHello Weather: Is Hello Weather an independent project?
Yes, Hello Weather is developed by indie developers Jonas Downey and Trevor as a side project. The team describes themselves as friends with day jobs who make the app for fun.
SourceHello Weather: When was Hello Weather first launched?
Hello Weather was launched in 2016 and has achieved half a million downloads with thousands of paying VIP customers.
SourceRelated pages
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