# WeatherNation App

> Weather. It's What We Do.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id541589698](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id541589698)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id541589698`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** WeatherNation TV
- **Category:** Weather
- **Rating:** 3.30 / 5 (186 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.0.5
- **Last updated:** 2025-12-13
- **First published:** 2012-08-06
- **Size:** 21 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-03
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/weathernation-app/id541589698)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.weathernationtv.com/privacy/](http://www.weathernationtv.com/privacy/)

## Description

WeatherNation App is a fast, free weather extension that delivers real-time conditions, 24-hour forecasts, and on-demand video forecasts straight to your browser. Watch live WeatherNation coverage, regional and national weather updates, and switch between locations with a swipe.

It also includes a fully customizable radar and weather maps with multiple data layers (radar, satellite, severe advisories, snow depth, temperatures, wind speeds, wind chill, dew point, humidity, and heat index). Share weather photos and videos with one click to be part of the forecast.

## Rankings

- #121,686 — Overall

## Review summary

Users praise WeatherNation for its 24/7 livestream, light ads, TV/app integration, and regional forecast organization. However, they repeatedly report orientation issues (landscape-only), onboarding/location problems (zip-code entry stalls), stability bugs (crashes/freezes), and an aging UI/UX. These core usability and reliability problems contrast with solid content and cross-device benefits.

### Pros

- 24/7 livestream video content is a standout feature that users repeatedly praise.
- Relatively light advertising compared with other weather apps.
- Strong TV/app integration and positive notes about WeatherNation on TV.
- Regional forecasts with Western/Central/Eastern segmentation help with planning.

### Cons

- App is largely landscape-only or portrait mode is broken/unavailable.
- Zip-code entry onboarding can lock up or fail to advance, and automatic location discovery often stalls.
- Frequent stability issues, including crashes, freezes, and unexpected returns to the home screen.
- Overall UI/UX feels outdated and less accessible, impacting usability.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id541589698)