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MyRadar vs Ambient Weather Network

MyRadar logo

MyRadar

Weather & Environment

Fast animated weather radar at your fingertips

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Ambient Weather Network logo

Ambient Weather Network

Weather & Environment

Connect your weather station to the cloud

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: MyRadar rain and storm time predictions are inaccurate approximately 60 percent of the time according to user reports; Ambient Weather Network the App Store listing states the Ambient Weather Network app requires iOS 14.1 or later, and the underlying station apps (awnet, AmbientTool) are tied to specific discontinued hardware models.
  • They diverge on capability: MyRadar covers Animated radar, Ambient Weather Network covers Cloud connectivity.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which MyRadar and Ambient Weather Network actually diverge.

Attributes where MyRadar and Ambient Weather Network differ
AttributeMyRadarAmbient Weather Network
Pricing modelfreemiumfree
PlatformsIos, Android, WebWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20122003

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 MyRadar

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

Only in Ambient Weather Network

  • Cloud connectivity
  • Real-time data
  • Historical storage
  • Alerts
  • Public sharing
  • Alexa
  • Google Home
  • IFTTT

Both cover

  • Ios support
  • Android support
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

MyRadar

  • Professional Work
  • Content Creation

Ambient Weather Network

  • 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.

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

Ambient Weather Network

  • The App Store listing states the Ambient Weather Network app requires iOS 14.1 or later, and the underlying station apps (awnet, AmbientTool) are tied to specific discontinued hardware models.

Pricing, plan by plan

MyRadar

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

Ambient Weather Network

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Data upload
    • Dashboard
    • API access

Which should you pick?

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

Choose Ambient Weather Network if

  • You need cloud connectivity.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want real-time data.
Ambient Weather Network review

Questions people ask

Is MyRadar or Ambient Weather Network better?
Neither clearly leads. MyRadar starts at Free and Ambient Weather Network at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, MyRadar or Ambient Weather Network?
MyRadar starts at Free and Ambient Weather Network at Free.
Does MyRadar or Ambient Weather Network run on more platforms?
MyRadar runs on Ios, Android, Web. Ambient Weather Network runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use MyRadar for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is MyRadar best used for?
MyRadar is most often used for professional work, content creation.
What can MyRadar do that Ambient Weather Network cannot?
MyRadar covers Animated radar, Fast loading, Hurricane tracking, Flight tracking. Ambient Weather Network covers Cloud connectivity, Real-time data, Historical storage, Alerts. Both handle Ios support, Android support, 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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