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WeatherBug vs. Weather Live°

Compare WeatherBug and Weather Live° on radar, rain forecasts, alerts, widgets, and pricing models. WeatherBug is worth considering for weather alerts; Weather Live° for visual conditions.

THE DETAILS, SIDE BY SIDE

Same features. A clearer comparison.

6 essentials

Start with the everyday essentials, then expand for the full feature breakdown.

Supported Paid Not offered Not confirmed
Feature availability for WeatherBug and Weather Live°. Supported may require a subscription or have regional limits; not confirmed does not mean unavailable.
What matters to youWeatherBug ↗Free + in-app purchasesWeather Live° ↗Free + in-app purchases
The essentials
Weather radarSupportedNot confirmed
Multi-day forecastSupportedSupported
Minute-by-minute rainNot confirmedPaid
Severe weather alertsSupportedSupported
WidgetsSupportedSupported
Apple WatchSupportedSupported
See detailed comparisonHide detailed comparisonAll 16 features · sources & limitations

The full feature breakdown

Explore weather data, individual rain alerts, and device support. Select a confirmed result to see its publisher source and any plan or regional limits.

Feature availability for WeatherBug and Weather Live°. Supported may require a subscription or have regional limits; not confirmed does not mean unavailable.
What matters to youWeatherBug ↗Free + in-app purchasesWeather Live° ↗Free + in-app purchases
Core forecasts
Weather radar
Supported

Radar and alert coverage vary by region.

Publisher source ↗
Not confirmed
Multi-day forecast
Supported

Radar and alert coverage vary by region.

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Supported

The free app has limits on some weather details.

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Saved locationsNot confirmed
Supported

The free app has limits on some weather details.

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Minute-by-minute rainNot confirmed
Paid

Listed as a Weather Live Premium feature.

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Weather data
Air quality
Supported

Radar and alert coverage vary by region.

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Paid

Listed as a Weather Live Premium feature.

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Pollen
Supported

Radar and alert coverage vary by region.

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Not confirmed
HumidityNot confirmed
Supported

The free app has limits on some weather details.

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Wind speed & direction
Supported

Radar and alert coverage vary by region.

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Supported

The free app has limits on some weather details.

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UV index
Supported

Radar and alert coverage vary by region.

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Supported

The free app has limits on some weather details.

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Alerts
Rain startingNot confirmedNot confirmed
Rain endingNot confirmedNot confirmed
Severe weather alerts
Supported

Radar and alert coverage vary by region.

Publisher source ↗
Supported

The free app has limits on some weather details.

Publisher source ↗
Apps & everyday use
Widgets
Supported

Radar and alert coverage vary by region.

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Supported

The free app has limits on some weather details.

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Live ActivitiesNot confirmed
Paid

Listed as a Weather Live Premium feature.

Publisher source ↗
Apple Watch
Supported

Radar and alert coverage vary by region.

Publisher source ↗
Supported

The free app has limits on some weather details.

Publisher source ↗
Android appNot confirmedNot confirmed

Supported means the publisher documents the feature; it may require an upgrade. Paid is shown where a plan requirement is explicit. Not confirmed means we haven’t established availability. iOS features are compared except for the Android row. Checked September 5, 2026.

See the difference

WeatherBug

WeatherBug official App Store screenshotExplore all screenshots →

Weather Live°

Weather Live° official App Store screenshotExplore all screenshots →

Choose WeatherBug if…

Brings forecasts, radar, and lightning information into one place. Useful to explore if changing conditions and weather maps are your priority.

Choose Weather Live° if…

Presents current conditions in an atmospheric visual layout, alongside hourly forecasts and weather details. Consider it if the look of your daily weather view matters to you.

Common questions

Which app has more accurate forecasts?

These listings do not establish a universal winner. Accuracy varies by location, forecast horizon, and data provider. Compare each app’s predictions with local observations over time.

Are all features available for free?

WeatherBug: Free + in-app purchases. Weather Live°: Free + in-app purchases. Advanced features may require an upgrade; check the linked official listings for current local plans and regional availability.

Do the iPhone and Android versions have the same features?

Not necessarily. The screenshots and feature sources here come from the iOS listings. Confirm Android-specific support with the developer before choosing.

Compiled from publisher listings, checked September 5, 2026. We have not independently measured forecast accuracy. How we compare apps.

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