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MyRadar vs Weather Underground PWS

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MyRadar

Software

Fast animated weather radar at your fingertips

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Weather Underground PWS logo

Weather Underground PWS

Software

World's largest personal weather station network

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; Weather Underground PWS personal weather station network relies on community contributions
  • They diverge on capability: MyRadar covers Animated radar, Weather Underground PWS covers Station network.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which MyRadar and Weather Underground PWS actually diverge.

Attributes where MyRadar and Weather Underground PWS differ
AttributeMyRadarWeather Underground PWS
Pricing modelfreemiumfree
PlatformsIos, Android, WebWeb, Mobile
Founded20121995

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 MyRadar

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

Only in Weather Underground PWS

  • Station network
  • Real-time upload
  • Historical data
  • Quality control
  • Community rankings
  • PWS devices
  • Data APIs
  • Weather apps

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

MyRadar

  • Professional Worknot Weather Underground PWS
  • Content Creationnot Weather Underground PWS

Weather Underground PWS

  • Community-sourced weather station networknot MyRadar
  • Personal weather monitoring and forecastingnot MyRadar
  • Historical weather data accessnot MyRadar
  • Severe weather alerts and notificationsnot 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

Weather Underground PWS

  • Personal weather station network relies on community contributions
  • Data accuracy varies by station quality

Pricing, plan by plan

MyRadar

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

Weather Underground PWS

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Station registration
    • Data upload
    • Dashboard

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 Weather Underground PWS if

  • You need station network.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want real-time upload.
Weather Underground PWS review

Questions people ask

Is MyRadar or Weather Underground PWS better?
Neither clearly leads. MyRadar starts at Free and Weather Underground PWS at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, MyRadar or Weather Underground PWS?
MyRadar starts at Free and Weather Underground PWS at Free.
Does MyRadar or Weather Underground PWS run on more platforms?
MyRadar runs on Ios, Android, Web. Weather Underground PWS runs on Web, Mobile.
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. Of those, professional work and content creation are not what Weather Underground PWS is typically brought in for.
What can MyRadar do that Weather Underground PWS cannot?
MyRadar covers Animated radar, Fast loading, Hurricane tracking, Flight tracking. Weather Underground PWS covers Station network, Real-time upload, Historical data, Quality control. Both handle 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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