MyRadar review
Fast animated radar with rain and severe weather alerts
- ACME AtronOmatic
- Free + paid plans
- iPhone & iPad, Android
Does it deserve #7?
Is MyRadar worth it?
For most people, yes. MyRadar scores 8.3/10 and ranks #7 in Weather. It's best for people who check radar before every walk, ride or commute. Skip it if you want a weather app that doesn't track you. Price: Free; optional Premium Features add hurricane tracking and pro radar.
The verdict
MyRadar opens straight to animated radar around you, and that speed is why so many people keep it on their home screen. Rain alerts warn you up to an hour before it starts, and layers add winds, fronts, wildfires, earthquakes and aviation data. Premium unlocks a detailed hurricane tracker and per-station radar for enthusiasts. The free version leans on location-based advertising, which is the price of all that radar.
- Instant animated radar
- Minute-level rain alerts
- NWS severe weather alerts
- Hurricane, wildfire and earthquake layers
- Apple Watch and CarPlay
Score breakdown
Overall = features 30% · design 20% · speed 20% · value 15% · privacy 15%. Why these weights?
What's new
- Oct 2026Hurricane Tracker layer in CarPlay, and live camera previews on the map
- Aug 2026Live Activities for rain notifications and short-lived weather alerts
- Jun 2026Hail alerts and a hail size layer from a short-range nowcast
Privacy 6.4/10
App Store label: location, identifiers and usage data may be used to track you; health, contact info and identifiers may be linked. Google Play lists location shared for advertising.
What we like
- Radar loads the moment you open it
- Rain alerts give useful advance warning
- Lots of free map layers
What could be better
- Location data shared for advertising
- Best hurricane tools need Premium
People who check radar before every walk, ride or commute
you want a weather app that doesn't track you
Questions about MyRadar
Is MyRadar worth it in 2026?
For most people, yes. MyRadar scores 8.3/10 and ranks #7 in Weather. It's best for people who check radar before every walk, ride or commute. Skip it if you want a weather app that doesn't track you. Price: Free; optional Premium Features add hurricane tracking and pro radar.
Is MyRadar free?
Yes. Radar, rain alerts and many layers are free, and optional Premium Features add things like the full hurricane tracker and per-station radar.
Does MyRadar send severe weather alerts?
Yes. It can send National Weather Service alerts, including tornado warnings, as well as rain and tropical storm alerts.
What are the best alternatives to MyRadar?
The closest alternatives are RadarScope, Zoom Earth and CARROT Weather. See all of them ranked on our MyRadar alternatives page.
Where does MyRadar rank?
MyRadar ranks #7 of 7 in our Weather ranking, with an overall score of 8.3 out of 10.