Software · head to head
NOAA Weather Radar Live vs Carrot Weather
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NOAA Weather Radar Live
Software
Live NOAA radar with storm alerts and tracking
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
Carrot Weather
Software
Hilariously accurate weather app with personality
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: NOAA Weather Radar Live limited to NOAA data sources in United States; Carrot Weather most advanced weather data sources (AccuWeather, The Weather Channel, Aeris Weather, Netatmo personal stations) and map layers (lightning, alerts, wind, humidity, dew point, snow depth) are locked behind paid Premium/Ultrapremium Club subscriptions, not included in the base app
- They diverge on capability: NOAA Weather Radar Live covers NOAA radar data, Carrot Weather covers Personality modes.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which NOAA Weather Radar Live and Carrot Weather actually diverge.
| Attribute | NOAA Weather Radar Live | Carrot Weather |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | freemium | Unknown |
| Platforms | iOS, Android | iOS, Android, macOS |
| Founded | 2010 | 2013 |
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 NOAA Weather Radar Live
- NOAA radar data
- Storm tracking
- Precipitation maps
- Severe alerts
- Satellite imagery
- NOAA data feeds
- NWS warnings
- Android support
Only in Carrot Weather
- Personality modes
- Multiple data sources
- Custom layouts
- Secret locations
- Snarky commentary
- Apple Watch
- Siri shortcuts
- Widgets
Both cover
- Ios support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
NOAA Weather Radar Live
- Professional Worknot Carrot Weather
- Content Creationnot Carrot Weather
Carrot Weather
- Checking current, hourly, and daily weather forecasts with a humorous AI personalitynot NOAA Weather Radar Live
- Viewing radar, storm cell, and weather alert mapsnot NOAA Weather Radar Live
- Receiving push notifications for rain, lightning, or storm cells (premium)not NOAA Weather Radar Live
- Tracking historical weather data (up to 70 years back) or long-range forecasts via the 'weather time machine' featurenot NOAA Weather Radar Live
- Using Apple Watch complications/widgets for at-a-glance forecastsnot NOAA Weather Radar Live
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
NOAA Weather Radar Live
- Limited to NOAA data sources in United States
Carrot Weather
- Most advanced weather data sources (AccuWeather, The Weather Channel, Aeris Weather, Netatmo personal stations) and map layers (lightning, alerts, wind, humidity, dew point, snow depth) are locked behind paid Premium/Ultrapremium Club subscriptions, not included in the base app
- Background Apple Watch updates for premium data sources require an active subscription
- Pricing for named tiers (Premium Club, Premium Ultra, Premium Family) is disclosed only via in-app purchase screens rather than a public pricing page with fixed dollar figures
- Mac App Store listing shows a separate $14.99 one-time purchase price for macOS, a different pricing model than the free-to-download iOS/Android version
Pricing, plan by plan
NOAA Weather Radar Live
Free- FreeFree
- NOAA radar
- Forecasts
- Basic alerts
- Premium$4.99/month
- HD radar
- No ads
- Extended features
Carrot Weather
Free- Premium Club$undefined/mo
- Additional data sources and map layers
- Ultrapremium Club$undefined/mo
- Full data sources, map layers, notifications
- Premium Family$undefined/mo
- Shares Premium/Ultrapremium across up to 5 family members
Which should you pick?
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.
Choose Carrot Weather if
- You need personality modes.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on iOS, Android, macOS.
- You also want multiple data sources.
Questions people ask
- Is NOAA Weather Radar Live or Carrot Weather better?
- Neither clearly leads. NOAA Weather Radar Live starts at Free and Carrot Weather at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, NOAA Weather Radar Live or Carrot Weather?
- NOAA Weather Radar Live starts at Free and Carrot Weather at Free.
- Does NOAA Weather Radar Live or Carrot Weather run on more platforms?
- NOAA Weather Radar Live runs on iOS, Android. Carrot Weather runs on iOS, Android, macOS.
- Can I use NOAA Weather Radar Live for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is NOAA Weather Radar Live best used for?
- NOAA Weather Radar Live is most often used for professional work, content creation. Of those, professional work and content creation are not what Carrot Weather is typically brought in for.
- What can NOAA Weather Radar Live do that Carrot Weather cannot?
- NOAA Weather Radar Live covers NOAA radar data, Storm tracking, Precipitation maps, Severe alerts. Carrot Weather covers Personality modes, Multiple data sources, Custom layouts, Secret locations. Both handle Ios support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
NOAA 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.
NOAA 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.