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MyRadar vs Atmotube

MyRadar logo

MyRadar

Software

Fast animated weather radar at your fingertips

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Atmotube logo

Atmotube

Software

Portable air quality monitor for on-the-go tracking

From
$179/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only MyRadar has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: MyRadar rain and storm time predictions are inaccurate approximately 60 percent of the time according to user reports; Atmotube a hardware purchase: the readings come from the Atmotube PRO 2 or Atmocube device rather than from the app alone
  • They diverge on capability: MyRadar covers Animated radar, Atmotube covers Portable design.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which MyRadar and Atmotube actually diverge.

Attributes where MyRadar and Atmotube differ
AttributeMyRadarAtmotube
Starting priceFree$179/one-time
Pricing modelfreemiumone-time
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsIos, Android, WebIos, Android, Hardware
Founded20122015

Identical on both: 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 MyRadar

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

Only in Atmotube

  • Portable design
  • PM1/2.5/10 sensors
  • VOC detection
  • Temperature/humidity
  • GPS tracking
  • Mobile app
  • PlanetWatch
  • Data export

Both cover

  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

MyRadar

  • Professional Worknot Atmotube
  • Content Creationnot Atmotube

Atmotube

  • Personal exposure tracking for PM1, PM2.5 and PM10 while moving aroundnot MyRadar
  • Indoor air quality monitoring for CO2 and VOCsnot MyRadar
  • Commercial building air quality dashboards with Atmocubenot MyRadar
  • Noise and light monitoring alongside air quality in officesnot MyRadar

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

Atmotube

  • A hardware purchase: the readings come from the Atmotube PRO 2 or Atmocube device rather than from the app alone
  • Prices are not shown on the main site and sit in a separate store
  • The two devices measure different things, with formaldehyde, light and noise on Atmocube only

Pricing, plan by plan

MyRadar

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

Atmotube

$179/one-time
  • Atmotube Pro$179/one-time
    • PM sensors
    • VOC detection
    • Bluetooth

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 Atmotube if

  • You need portable design.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Hardware.
  • You also want pm1/2.5/10 sensors.
Atmotube review

Questions people ask

Is MyRadar or Atmotube better?
Neither clearly leads. MyRadar starts at Free and Atmotube at $179/one-time, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, MyRadar or Atmotube?
MyRadar has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for MyRadar and $179/one-time for Atmotube.
Does MyRadar or Atmotube run on more platforms?
MyRadar runs on Ios, Android, Web. Atmotube runs on Ios, Android, Hardware.
Can I use MyRadar for free?
Yes. MyRadar has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Atmotube starts at $179/one-time.
What is MyRadar best used for?
MyRadar is most often used for professional work, content creation. Of those, professional work and content creation are not what Atmotube is typically brought in for.
What can MyRadar do that Atmotube cannot?
MyRadar covers Animated radar, Fast loading, Hurricane tracking, Flight tracking. Atmotube covers Portable design, PM1/2.5/10 sensors, VOC detection, Temperature/humidity. Both handle Ios support, Android 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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