Software · head to head
NOAA Weather Radar Live vs MyRadar
NOAA Weather Radar Live
Software
Live NOAA radar with storm alerts and tracking
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: NOAA Weather Radar Live limited to NOAA data sources in United States; MyRadar rain and storm time predictions are inaccurate approximately 60 percent of the time according to user reports
- They diverge on capability: NOAA Weather Radar Live covers NOAA radar data, MyRadar covers Animated radar.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which NOAA Weather Radar Live and MyRadar actually diverge.
| Attribute | NOAA Weather Radar Live | MyRadar |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | iOS, Android | Ios, Android, Web |
| Founded | 2010 | 2012 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), 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
Only in MyRadar
- Animated radar
- Fast loading
- Hurricane tracking
- Flight tracking
- Weather layers
- Apple Watch
- CarPlay
- Android Auto
Both cover
- Ios support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
NOAA Weather Radar Live
- Professional Work
- Content Creation
MyRadar
- 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.
NOAA Weather Radar Live
- Limited to NOAA data sources in United States
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
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
MyRadar
Free- FreeFree
- Radar animation
- Location tracking
- Alerts
- Premium$4.99/year
- No ads
- Hurricane tracker
- Extended features
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 MyRadar if
- You need animated radar.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Ios, Android, Web.
- You also want fast loading.
Questions people ask
- Is NOAA Weather Radar Live or MyRadar better?
- Neither clearly leads. NOAA Weather Radar Live starts at Free and MyRadar 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 MyRadar?
- NOAA Weather Radar Live starts at Free and MyRadar at Free.
- Does NOAA Weather Radar Live or MyRadar run on more platforms?
- NOAA Weather Radar Live runs on iOS, Android. MyRadar runs on Ios, Android, Web.
- 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.
- What can NOAA Weather Radar Live do that MyRadar cannot?
- NOAA Weather Radar Live covers NOAA radar data, Storm tracking, Precipitation maps, Severe alerts. MyRadar covers Animated radar, Fast loading, Hurricane tracking, Flight tracking. Both handle Ios support, Android 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.
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.
SourceNOAA 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.