Weather Radar - NOAA Channel
Ora Weather Radar provides rain timing, radar and forecasts with an optional OraPlus tier.
Match the tier to your forecast needs
The description distinguishes free daily/7-day data from advanced maps.
Keep in mind: NOAA advisories do not make this a government app; forecast/alert delivery varies.
Inside the app
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What you can do
- View free radar and 15-minute rain timing.
- Read governmental advisories.
- Use eligible Watch/widgets and advanced storm maps.
App Store review themes
Recurring praise and complaints, grouped by topic.
77 reviews · US App Store · Written feedback; review platforms are not identified
What reviewers like
Accurate results reviewers value
9 reviewsReviewers praise weather accuracy.
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In version 6.4.1, the reviewer finds weather information accurate in their experience; this is not an independent forecast validation.
Original excerpt“Really accurate weather app”Apple source · Review 14733797893
In version 6.2.1, the reviewer finds predictions helpful for storm preparation; accuracy and safety outcomes are not independently verified.
Original excerpt“future predictions are correct”Apple source · Review 14597159766
Useful content and resources
5 reviewsPositive feedback covers weather detail (3 reviews); timely information (1 review); weather insights (1 review).
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In version 6.2.0, the reviewer values detailed weather-system information.
Original excerpt“Comprehensive breakdown of systems”Apple source · Review 14540889761
In version 6.0.4, the reviewer values the breadth of weather details.
Original excerpt“All the weather details that you need”Apple source · Review 14326154052
Useful notifications
3 reviewsPositive feedback covers timely weather alerts (2 reviews); severe weather information (1 review).
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In version 6.1.0, the reviewer values information about nearby hurricanes, tornadoes and floods; alert completeness is not independently tested.
Original excerpt“hurricanes and tornadoes or floods in your area”Apple source · Review 14458853238
In version 6.1.0, the reviewer appreciates prompt weather alerts in their experience.
Original excerpt“notified of Weather alerts right away”Apple source · Review 14452036912
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Weather radar
3 reviewsReviewers praise weather radar.
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In version 6.2.0, the reviewer enjoys the radar feature.
Original excerpt“Amazing radar”Apple source · Review 14540889761
In version 5.17.3, the reviewer values exploring radar outside the US; the described typhoon route is historical, unverified review context and not a current warning.
Original excerpt“outside of the USA”Apple source · Review 14119658389
Value and purchase options
3 reviewsPositive feedback covers subscription value (2 reviews); advanced feature value (1 review).
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In version 6.2.1, the reviewer considers the annual subscription good value at their reported price, not a verified current offer.
Original excerpt“real good deal”Apple source · Review 14597159766
In version 6.0.0, the reviewer considers paying for the app worthwhile.
Original excerpt“definitely worth it”Apple source · Review 14202584048
What reviewers dislike
Free access and limits
10 reviewsReviewers raise concerns or requests about subscription gates.
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In version 6.0.3, the reviewer finds useful weather features restricted behind a subscription.
Original excerpt“have to subscribe”Apple source · Review 14318132624
In version 6.0.3, the reviewer objects to subscription charging for weather information they believe should be publicly available; government affiliation or tax funding of this app is not established.
Original excerpt“charging a subscription fee for public safety”Apple source · Review 14311565144
Ads, prompts and interruptions
8 reviewsReviewers raise concerns or requests about ads and upgrade prompts.
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In version 5.17.3, the reviewer objects to repeated advertisements, subscription or upgrade prompts.
Original excerpt“upgrade request every time”Apple source · Review 14175465450
In version 5.17.3, the reviewer objects to repeated advertisements, subscription or upgrade prompts.
Original excerpt““buy my stuff” screen”Apple source · Review 14173247596
Accuracy concerns
5 reviewsReviewers raise concerns or requests about weather accuracy.
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In version 6.0.5, the reviewer reports a tornado missing from the tracker and inaccurate information, while still recommending the app; the event is not independently verified.
Original excerpt“Did not see tornado on tracker”Apple source · Review 14431039742
In version 6.0.5, the reviewer reports radar underrepresenting a storm compared with other radars; no independent meteorological comparison was performed.
Original excerpt“cell wasn’t as big as other radars anticipated”Apple source · Review 14413924443
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Billing and refund concerns
5 reviewsConcerns and requests cover refund request (1 review); trial cancellation (1 review); trial charges (1 review). Other aspects appear in this group too; these counts describe subtopics, not one shared experience.
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In version 6.0.4, the reviewer reports an immediate charge when starting what they understood to be a free trial; authorization, amount and billing cause are not independently verified.
Original excerpt“charged me $9.99”Apple source · Review 14343149071
In version 6.0.0, the reviewer reports unexpectedly entering a trial after skipping an introduction and being unable to find cancellation in the app or Apple subscriptions; enrollment and charge status are not verified.
Original excerpt“NO WAY TO CANCEL in the app”Apple source · Review 14194483087
Crashes, freezes and reliability problems
5 reviewsReviewers raise concerns or requests about app loading.
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In version 6.4.0, the reviewer reports Today, 14-day and Chart tabs failing after the Ora change while Radar still loads.
Original excerpt“Today, 14 day, or Chart tabs to load”Apple source · Review 14719378774
In version 5.17.1, the reviewer reports the app or weather screens failing to load.
Original excerpt“it won’t open”Apple source · Review 13801988570
Price and subscription concerns
4 reviewsConcerns and requests cover weekly subscription pricing (3 reviews); subscription value (1 review).
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In version 5.17.2, the reviewer objects to a weekly rather than monthly subscription price shown in their experience; the price is not independently verified.
Original excerpt“$5.99 A WEEK NOT A MONTH”Apple source · Review 13854390991
In version 5.17.1, the reviewer considers the reported weekly price too high; unrelated political and fraud allegations are not treated as facts.
Original excerpt“$6/week for Weather”Apple source · Review 13812627500
Missing features and requests
3 reviewsConcerns and requests cover cloud layer (1 review); future-day charts (1 review); snow precipitation (1 review).
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In version 6.4.1, the reviewer requests a cloud layer.
Original excerpt“cloud layer”Apple source · Review 14733797893
In version 6.0.5, the reviewer misses graph views for future days.
Original excerpt“no future day”Apple source · Review 14413924443
Good for
- People wanting radar plus forecast summaries.
Consider alternatives for
- Anyone assuming all alert customization is free.
Limitations & considerations
- Captured minimum: iOS 18.0.
- NOAA advisories do not make this a government app; forecast/alert delivery varies.
Privacy & permissions
Review location and notification permissions.
Privacy policySources & review notes Updated Nov 9, 2026
Reviewed by iApp4Me Editorial Team. Recommendations use the linked documentation and attributed accounts; device observations are identified separately.
- US App Store developer description
Complete description, download price and compatibility metadata captured 2026-11-02.
- Impala privacy
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