| Core Identity |
| Developer | LIN Television Corporation | BARVINENKO SERGEY VLADIMIR, IE | WeatherFront LLC | Honor Information Technology Co., Limited | Forum Communications Company | Touchberry | University of Florida | Tegna Inc. | AccuWeather Enterprise Solutions, Inc. | Cox Media Group |
| Category | News | Weather | Weather | Weather | Weather | Weather | Weather | Weather | Utilities | Weather |
| Platform | iOS, Android | Android | iOS | Android, iOS | iOS | iOS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Store Metrics |
| Rating | 4.7 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Ratings Count | 404 | 13,565 | 271 | 5 | 6,883 | 190 | 38 | 972 | 14 | 6,018 |
| Price | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| Release Date | Jul 20, 2011 | Jul 10, 2018 | May 3, 2025 | Aug 11, 2011 | Nov 4, 2015 | Mar 13, 2021 | Aug 28, 2015 | Oct 11, 2010 | Oct 1, 2018 | Apr 8, 2013 |
| Last Updated | Mar 5, 2026 | Apr 28, 2026 | May 17, 2026 | May 14, 2026 | May 6, 2026 | May 17, 2021 | Mar 24, 2026 | Mar 6, 2026 | May 6, 2026 | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Sentiment & Reviews |
| Sentiment | - | - | excellent | - | - | - | - | negative | - | mixed |
| Score | - | - | 88/100 | - | - | - | - | 35/100 | - | 65/100 |
| Praises | - | - | - Comprehensive weather data and professional radar tools provide immense value for free users
| - | - | - | - | - Radar map functionality provides accurate and immediate weather visualization for local storm tracking
| - | - Local weather forecasting accuracy provides reliable daily planning for residents in the Jacksonville area
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| Complaints | - | - | - High storage footprint compared to other weather applications causes concern for device capacity
| - | - | - | - | - Radar animation speed is too fast and lacks user controls to adjust playback pace
| - | - Severe weather notifications frequently lead to blank screens instead of the expected alert details
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| Requests | - | - | - Implementation of a one-time lifetime purchase option for users who prefer avoiding monthly subscriptions
| - | - | - | - | - Widget functionality restoration is required to provide at-a-glance weather data on home screens
| - | - Expanded widget options to include a persistent display of the current temperature on the home screen
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| Strategic Intel |
| Strengths | - First Alert Weather Team branding builds regional trust
- Localized severe weather alerts drive high-intent usage
| - | - Professional-grade model viewing interface
- Dual-pane radar analysis capability
- Offline map utility for remote field use
| - | - | - | - 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
| - Meteorologist-verified alerts reduce false-alarm fatigue
- Site-specific asset mapping provides high-fidelity risk mitigation
- Enterprise-level integration supports complex organizational safety processes
| - Local meteorologist video feed drives community trust
- Location-based alerting mechanism reduces false-alarm fatigue
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| Weaknesses | - No specialized environmental tracking features
- Lacks advanced home screen widget customization
| - | - High storage footprint relative to competitors
- Inconsistent severe weather alert delivery
- Lack of non-subscription premium access
| - | - | - | - 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
| - Gated access model prevents independent user acquisition
- No direct in-app subscription path
- Low review volume limits social proof
| - Notification deep-linking failures erode user trust
- Audio-bleed from ads disrupts video playback
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| Pricing | free | free | free | freemium | free | freemium | free | free | subscription | free |
| Momentum | - | - | Active | Intense | - | - | - | - | Maintenance | - |
| Update Cadence | - | - | 5 versions, 3 majors/6mo, ~19d avg | 5 versions | - | - | - | - | 2 versions, ~1d avg | - |
