# weatherTAP

> Weather

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id820587592](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id820587592)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id820587592`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** WeatherTAP Incorporated
- **Category:** Weather
- **Rating:** 2.60 / 5 (42 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.3.01
- **Last updated:** 2021-06-19
- **First published:** 2014-03-06
- **Size:** 9.49 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-24
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/weathertap/id820587592)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.weathertap.com/guides/media/wxtap-privacy-policy.pdf](https://www.weathertap.com/guides/media/wxtap-privacy-policy.pdf)

## Description

With weatherTAP, subscribers get the most personalized, current weather and storm tracking available. It’s much more than just your local forecast. Follow tornadoes and supercells with pinpoint precision using animated, interactive, real-time radar that is seamlessly integrated on scalable, street-level maps.

What’s included with the app?

• National, regional and state level radar images and animations
• Current local forecast, hourly forecast and local radar geo-located to your location
• RadarLab™ Mobile - build your own interactive weather maps, with custom location, storm tracks and warnings!
• Hundreds of GOES satellite images and animations
• Lightning strike plots
• Plus much, much more

If you are a current weatherTAP subscriber, simply download the app and sin in with your weatherTAP account. If you are not yet a subscriber, you can sign up for a free, no-obligation trial at https://www.weathertap.com/freetrial

## Rankings

- #232,795 — Overall

## Review summary

Reviewers largely report reliability problems with WeatherTAP’s iOS app. The most recurring issues are repeated login prompts and failures, radar data loading freezes, and general performance instability. Several accounts point to iOS version compatibility gaps and satellite/radar loading problems as features break after updates. While some users note the design and radar features show promise and that the data can be strong when the app works, stability issues overshadow the experience. Subscription terms and privacy-related frustrations add to the dissatisfaction.

### Pros

- When it works, the app delivers great radar/weather data and performance.
- The app shows promise with a solid design and radar-related features.
- Long-time WeatherTAP users see potential in the service and value it when functioning properly.

### Cons

- Frequent login issues and persistent sign-in prompts, sometimes preventing access.
- Radar loading problems: radar data freezes, images fail to load, or radar doesn’t display correctly.
- General performance instability on iOS: slow loads, lockups, glitches, and crashes.
- Low compatibility with and slow updates for newer iOS versions, with features like satellite loading being affected.
- Subscription/pricing concerns and perceived privacy issues, including confusing login/auto-sign-in behavior.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id820587592)