Weather & Environment · head to head
Hello Weather vs NOAA Weather Radar Live
Hello Weather
Weather & Environment
Simple beautiful weather with multiple sources
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
NOAA Weather Radar Live
Weather & Environment
Live NOAA radar with storm alerts and tracking
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Hello Weather limited features in free version compared to competitors with native rain alerts; NOAA Weather Radar Live limited to NOAA data sources in United States
- They diverge on capability: Hello Weather covers Multiple data sources, NOAA Weather Radar Live covers NOAA radar data.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Hello Weather and NOAA Weather Radar Live actually diverge.
| Attribute | Hello Weather | NOAA Weather Radar Live |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Unknown | freemium |
| Platforms | iOS, iPadOS, Android, watchOS | iOS, Android |
| Founded | 2016 | 2010 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 Hello Weather
- Multiple data sources
- Simple design
- Comparison mode
- Custom icons
- Widgets
- Apple Watch
- iOS widgets
- Siri shortcuts
Only in NOAA Weather Radar Live
- NOAA radar data
- Storm tracking
- Precipitation maps
- Severe alerts
- Satellite imagery
- NOAA data feeds
- NWS warnings
- Android support
Both cover
- Ios support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Hello Weather
- Professional Work
- Content Creation
NOAA Weather Radar Live
- 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
NOAA Weather Radar Live
- Limited to NOAA data sources in United States
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
NOAA Weather Radar Live
Free- FreeFree
- NOAA radar
- Forecasts
- Basic alerts
- Premium$4.99/month
- HD radar
- No ads
- 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 NOAA Weather Radar Live if
- You need noaa radar data.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on iOS, Android.
- You also want storm tracking.
Questions people ask
- Is Hello Weather or NOAA Weather Radar Live better?
- Neither clearly leads. Hello Weather starts at Free and NOAA Weather Radar Live at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Hello Weather or NOAA Weather Radar Live?
- Hello Weather starts at Free and NOAA Weather Radar Live at Free.
- Does Hello Weather or NOAA Weather Radar Live run on more platforms?
- Hello Weather runs on iOS, iPadOS, Android, watchOS. NOAA Weather Radar Live runs on iOS, Android.
- 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 NOAA Weather Radar Live cannot?
- Hello Weather covers Multiple data sources, Simple design, Comparison mode, Custom icons. NOAA Weather Radar Live covers NOAA radar data, Storm tracking, Precipitation maps, Severe alerts. Both handle 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.
SourceNOAA Weather Radar Live: What does the Clime app do?
Clime (formerly NOAA Weather Radar Live) is a weather radar app that displays real-time NOAA radar data with precipitation alerts, satellite maps showing cloud cover, and push notifications for severe weather including hurricanes and tornadoes.
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.
SourceNOAA Weather Radar Live: Is the app free?
Clime offers both free and premium versions, with the free version providing basic radar and weather features, and premium features available through in-app purchases.
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.
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.
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