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MyRadar vs Plume Labs

MyRadar logo

MyRadar

Weather

Fast animated weather radar at your fingertips

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Plume Labs logo

Plume Labs

Weather

Personal air quality tracking and forecasting

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; Plume Labs plume Labs states on its own site that the Flow and Flow 2 hardware are no longer available for purchase, while the Plume Labs App and the Plume API continue to operate
  • They diverge on capability: MyRadar covers Animated radar, Plume Labs covers Personal air sensor.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which MyRadar and Plume Labs actually diverge.

Attributes where MyRadar and Plume Labs differ
AttributeMyRadarPlume Labs
Starting priceFree$179/one-time
Pricing modelfreemiumone-time
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsIos, Android, WebIos, Android, Hardware
Founded20122014

Identical on both: 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 MyRadar

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

Only in Plume Labs

  • Personal air sensor
  • Real-time tracking
  • Exposure insights
  • Route suggestions
  • Health tips
  • Mobile app
  • Fitness trackers
  • Smart home

Both cover

  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

MyRadar

  • Professional Work
  • Content Creation

Plume Labs

  • 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

Plume Labs

  • Plume Labs states on its own site that the Flow and Flow 2 hardware are no longer available for purchase, while the Plume Labs App and the Plume API continue to operate

Pricing, plan by plan

MyRadar

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

Plume Labs

$179/one-time
  • Flow 2$179/one-time
    • Personal sensor
    • Real-time tracking
    • App 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 Plume Labs if

  • You need personal air sensor.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Hardware.
  • You also want real-time tracking.
Plume Labs review

Questions people ask

Is MyRadar or Plume Labs better?
Neither clearly leads. MyRadar starts at Free and Plume Labs at $179/one-time, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, MyRadar or Plume Labs?
MyRadar has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for MyRadar and $179/one-time for Plume Labs.
Does MyRadar or Plume Labs run on more platforms?
MyRadar runs on Ios, Android, Web. Plume Labs runs on Ios, Android, Hardware.
Can I use MyRadar for free?
Yes. MyRadar has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Plume Labs starts at $179/one-time.
What is MyRadar best used for?
MyRadar is most often used for professional work, content creation.
What can MyRadar do that Plume Labs cannot?
MyRadar covers Animated radar, Fast loading, Hurricane tracking, Flight tracking. Plume Labs covers Personal air sensor, Real-time tracking, Exposure insights, Route suggestions. 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.

Source
Plume Labs: Is the Flow 2 air quality sensor still available for purchase?

No. Plume Labs discontinued the Flow 2 hardware in Spring 2023. It is no longer for sale.

Source
Plume Labs: What air quality products does Plume Labs currently offer?

Plume Labs now offers the Plume Labs App for air quality forecasts and the Plume API for business data solutions. Specific pricing for these services is not disclosed on the website.

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