| Core Identity |
| Developer | MetMalaysia | Christopher Coudriet | LIN Television Corporation | Cox Media Group | LIN Television Corporation | University of Florida | Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc | LIN Television Corporation | Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc | Forum Communications Company |
| Category | Lifestyle | Weather | Weather | Weather | Weather | Weather | Weather | Weather | Weather | Weather |
| Platform | Android, iOS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android | iOS, Android | iOS, Android | iOS, Android | iOS, Android | iOS, Android | iOS, Android | iOS |
| Store Metrics |
| Rating | 2.0 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Ratings Count | 5 | 503 | 148 | 6,018 | 2,776 | 38 | 1,213 | 47 | 1,012 | 6,883 |
| Price | Free | $2.99 | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| Release Date | Jan 14, 2015 | Jan 25, 2012 | Mar 1, 2013 | Apr 8, 2013 | Jan 31, 2012 | Aug 28, 2015 | Nov 18, 2013 | Nov 13, 2014 | Apr 10, 2013 | Nov 4, 2015 |
| Last Updated | Nov 17, 2025 | Jul 16, 2023 | Mar 5, 2026 | Mar 6, 2026 | Jan 28, 2026 | Mar 24, 2026 | Mar 5, 2026 | Mar 25, 2026 | Jan 27, 2026 | May 6, 2026 |
| Sentiment & Reviews |
| Sentiment | mixed | mixed | mixed | mixed | positive | - | negative | mixed | positive | - |
| Score | 50/100 | 55/100 | 55/100 | 65/100 | 85/100 | - | 35/100 | 50/100 | 82/100 | - |
| Praises | - | - Reliable radar imagery provides essential situational awareness for storm chasers and professional drivers
| - | - Local weather forecasting accuracy provides reliable daily planning for residents in the Jacksonville area
| | - | - Reliable weather forecasting provides essential planning data for Gulf Coast residents
| - | - Interactive radar map features provide accurate historical and future weather tracking for outdoor planning
| - |
| Complaints | - | - Aggressive subscription prompts and paywalls restrict access to basic weather information previously available
| - | - Severe weather notifications frequently lead to blank screens instead of the expected alert details
| - Missing Emergency Features
| - | - Persistent loading failures and blank screens prevent access to core news and weather content
| - | - Recent UI changes to the weather map layout frustrate users accustomed to the previous design
| - |
| Requests | - | - Simplified subscription management and cancellation options within the application interface
| - | - Expanded widget options to include a persistent display of the current temperature on the home screen
| - | - | - Ad-free subscription option requested to improve the overall user experience and navigation
| - | - Weekend forecast updates are requested to ensure current data is available for Saturday and Sunday
| - |
| Strategic Intel |
| Strengths | - Official government-backed data source provides a trust moat for disaster-critical information.
| - Real-time radar imagery provides essential situational awareness for professional drivers
- NOAA-sourced data builds high-utility trust for storm chasers
| - Deep integration with News 2 broadcast team expertise sustains local brand authority
| - Local meteorologist video feed drives community trust
- Location-based alerting mechanism reduces false-alarm fatigue
| - Local blog content builds regional trust [Market Segment]
- 4.71 iOS rating indicates high forecast satisfaction [Platform Metric]
| - FPREN partnership provides credible emergency data
- Baron storm-track algorithms tailored for Florida
- Completely free access model sustains user base
| - Local broadcast personality differentiates from generic national utilities
- 250-meter radar provides high-resolution storm tracking
| - Local meteorology expertise provides a trust-based barrier to entry
- VIPIR radar integration serves as a high-utility retention mechanism
| - Local broadcast authority provides hyper-localized trust
- 250-meter radar resolution exceeds standard weather apps
| - |
| Weaknesses | - 2.0-star iOS rating vs 5.0-star Android rating indicates a platform-specific technical failure.
| - Premium tier at $2.99/month on iOS above category median
- 0.37★ Android-iOS rating gap on majority Android base
| - 3.44 average rating across platforms trails category leaders
- Lack of offline-mode functionality limits utility during severe weather power outages
| - Notification deep-linking failures erode user trust
- Audio-bleed from ads disrupts video playback
| - No emergency radio integration [Nemesis Comparison]
- 0.02 rating gap between iOS and Android [Platform Metric]
| - Static 2D interface lacks visual fidelity
- No community-driven content or user submissions
- High reliance on connectivity for real-time alerts
| - Persistent loading failures on launch
- Search functionality fails to locate specific news segments
- UI layout issues during alerts
| - 2.87-star iOS rating indicates significant technical friction
- Lack of widget customization limits daily home-screen presence
| - UI regressions in map layout frustrate users
- Persistent notification failures on newer hardware
| - |
| Pricing | free | freemium | free | free | free | free | free | free | free | free |
| Momentum | Zombie | Zombie | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Update Cadence | 2 versions, ~1d avg | 5 versions, 3 majors/6mo, ~768d avg | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
