| Core Identity |
| Developer | LIN Television Corporation | BARVINENKO SERGEY VLADIMIR, IE | Touchberry | Honor Information Technology Co., Limited | Forum Communications Company | WeatherFront LLC | Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc | Cox Media Group | University of Florida | Tegna Inc. |
| Category | Weather | Weather | Weather | Weather | Weather | Weather | Weather | Weather | Weather | Weather |
| Platform | Android, iOS | Android | iOS | Android, iOS | iOS | iOS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Store Metrics |
| Rating | 3.4 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Ratings Count | 62 | 13,565 | 190 | 5 | 6,883 | 271 | 3,114 | 6,018 | 38 | 972 |
| Price | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| Release Date | Nov 13, 2014 | Jul 10, 2018 | Mar 13, 2021 | Aug 11, 2011 | Nov 4, 2015 | May 3, 2025 | Apr 17, 2013 | Apr 8, 2013 | Aug 28, 2015 | Oct 11, 2010 |
| Last Updated | Mar 5, 2026 | Apr 28, 2026 | May 17, 2021 | May 14, 2026 | May 6, 2026 | May 17, 2026 | Jan 27, 2026 | Mar 6, 2026 | Mar 24, 2026 | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Sentiment & Reviews |
| Sentiment | negative | - | - | - | - | excellent | mixed | mixed | - | negative |
| Score | 35/100 | - | - | - | - | 88/100 | 75/100 | 65/100 | - | 35/100 |
| Praises | - Long-term users value the professional and accurate reporting from the local news anchor team
| - | - | - | - | - Comprehensive weather data and professional radar tools provide immense value for free users
| - Local weather radar and timely alerts provide essential safety information for residents in the area
| - Local weather forecasting accuracy provides reliable daily planning for residents in the Jacksonville area
| - | - Radar map functionality provides accurate and immediate weather visualization for local storm tracking
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| Complaints | - Persistent location tracking failures prevent users from receiving accurate local weather forecasts and alerts
- Intrusive full-screen advertisements disrupt the core utility of checking weather conditions and radar
| - | - | - | - | - High storage footprint compared to other weather applications causes concern for device capacity
| - Radar future prediction models lack reliability and accuracy following the latest update to the app
| - Severe weather notifications frequently lead to blank screens instead of the expected alert details
| - | - Radar animation speed is too fast and lacks user controls to adjust playback pace
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| Requests | - Customizable widget sizes requested to improve home screen utility and data visibility
| - | - | - | - | - Implementation of a one-time lifetime purchase option for users who prefer avoiding monthly subscriptions
| - Expansion of radar data availability to include longer historical or future time windows for analysis
| - Expanded widget options to include a persistent display of the current temperature on the home screen
| - | - Widget functionality restoration is required to provide at-a-glance weather data on home screens
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| Strategic Intel |
| Strengths | - Proprietary video content from local meteorologists anchors regional brand authority
- Severe weather alerts create high user reliance
| - | - | - | - | - Professional-grade model viewing interface
- Dual-pane radar analysis capability
- Offline map utility for remote field use
| - 250-meter radar resolution functions as a primary retention hook
- Local broadcast integration creates a trust-based barrier to entry
| - Local meteorologist video feed drives community trust
- Location-based alerting mechanism reduces false-alarm fatigue
| - FPREN partnership provides credible emergency data
- Baron storm-track algorithms tailored for Florida
- Completely free access model sustains user base
| - Station-exclusive content provides hyper-local context
- 250-meter radar resolution exceeds standard consumer-grade weather apps
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| Weaknesses | - 0.86 rating gap between iOS and Android platforms
- Persistent location-tracking failures
- Intrusive full-screen ads during critical weather checks
| - | - | - | - | - High storage footprint relative to competitors
- Inconsistent severe weather alert delivery
- Lack of non-subscription premium access
| - Radar prediction latency post-update
- High-contrast UI design causes eye strain
- Zero IAP or subscription revenue diversification
| - Notification deep-linking failures erode user trust
- Audio-bleed from ads disrupts video playback
| - Static 2D interface lacks visual fidelity
- No community-driven content or user submissions
- High reliance on connectivity for real-time alerts
| - 0.7★ Android-iOS rating gap indicates technical debt
- Location-tracking failures drive high churn
- UI clutter reduces map visibility
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| Pricing | free | free | freemium | freemium | free | free | free | free | free | free |
| Momentum | - | - | - | Intense | - | Active | - | - | - | - |
| Update Cadence | - | - | - | 5 versions | - | 5 versions, 3 majors/6mo, ~19d avg | - | - | - | - |
