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Hello Weather vs MyRadar

Hello Weather logo

Hello Weather

Software

Simple beautiful weather with multiple sources

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: 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.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Hello Weather and MyRadar differ
AttributeHello WeatherMyRadar
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
PlatformsiOS, iPadOS, Android, watchOSIos, Android, Web
Founded20162012

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 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.
Hello 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 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.

Source
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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Hello 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.

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Hello 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.

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Hello 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.

Source
Hello 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.

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