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NOAA Weather Radar Live vs Today Weather

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NOAA Weather Radar Live

Weather

Live NOAA radar with storm alerts and tracking

From
Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
Today Weather logo

Today Weather

Weather

Clean minimalist weather with multiple data sources

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: NOAA Weather Radar Live limited to NOAA data sources in United States; Today Weather weather forecast accuracy is dependent on underlying data sources and cannot account for local microclimates
  • They diverge on capability: NOAA Weather Radar Live covers NOAA radar data, Today Weather covers Multiple data sources.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which NOAA Weather Radar Live and Today Weather actually diverge.

Attributes where NOAA Weather Radar Live and Today Weather differ
AttributeNOAA Weather Radar LiveToday Weather
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
PlatformsiOS, AndroidiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, iPod touch, Apple Vision Pro, Android
Founded20102017

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 NOAA Weather Radar Live

  • NOAA radar data
  • Storm tracking
  • Precipitation maps
  • Severe alerts
  • Satellite imagery
  • NOAA data feeds
  • NWS warnings

Only in Today Weather

  • Multiple data sources
  • Clean design
  • Hourly forecasts
  • Air quality
  • Precipitation alerts
  • Android widgets
  • iOS widgets
  • Wear OS

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

Today Weather

  • 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

Today Weather

  • Weather forecast accuracy is dependent on underlying data sources and cannot account for local microclimates
  • App does not provide offline forecast capability
  • Premium features require subscription or one-time purchase

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

Today Weather

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Weather forecasts
    • Basic radar
    • Air quality and UV index
  • Premium$2.99/year
    • Ad removal
    • Full radar capabilities
    • Advanced weather alerts
  • Premium (Lifetime)$17.99/one-time
    • All premium features
    • Perpetual license

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.
NOAA Weather Radar Live review

Choose Today Weather if

  • You need multiple data sources.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, iPod touch, Apple Vision Pro, Android.
  • You also want clean design.
Today Weather review

Questions people ask

Is NOAA Weather Radar Live or Today Weather better?
Neither clearly leads. NOAA Weather Radar Live starts at Free and Today 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 Today Weather?
NOAA Weather Radar Live starts at Free and Today Weather at Free.
Does NOAA Weather Radar Live or Today Weather run on more platforms?
NOAA Weather Radar Live runs on iOS, Android. Today Weather runs on iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, iPod touch, Apple Vision Pro, Android.
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 Today Weather cannot?
NOAA Weather Radar Live covers NOAA radar data, Storm tracking, Precipitation maps, Severe alerts. Today Weather covers Multiple data sources, Clean design, Hourly forecasts, Air quality. 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.

Today Weather: Is Today Weather free?

Today Weather is free to download and use, with premium features available. Premium subscriptions are $2.99/year (with additional one-time purchase options at $17.99 for perpetual access), which unlock ad removal and full radar capabilities.

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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.

Today Weather: What weather data sources does Today Weather use?

Today Weather integrates data from multiple sources including NOAA, AccuWeather, Dark Sky, Weatherbit, OpenWeatherMap, Foreca, and national meteorological services for each country such as Weather.gov (US) and UK Met Office.

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Today Weather: What platforms does Today Weather support?

Today Weather is available on iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac (M1+), iPod touch, and Apple Vision Pro. An Android version is also available on Google Play.

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Today Weather: Does Today Weather offer widgets?

Yes, Today Weather includes 23 customizable widgets with multiple styles, allowing users to see weather data they need directly on their home screen.

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