BeWeather 2 for iPhone

[Ledsteplin]

BeWeather isn't updating at all today and I'm disappointed as it's been the best weather app I've used. I find the Storm app (By Underground) is a good alternative app

It's been updating for me, only slow at times. I'm on the beta. But they should be the same.

 

[Trees]

For data, my understanding is that it's pulled from Weather Underground and as such a local/personal station most likely. Could be it be that there are issues with those personal weather stations? Right now my weather is being updated from someone's station just a few blocks away.

 

[anon(2254645)]

For data, my understanding is that it's pulled from Weather Underground and as such a local/personal station most likely. Could be it be that there are issues with those personal weather stations? Right now my weather is being updated from someone's station just a few blocks away.

I've tried several stations around my city and it doesn't seem to improve the performance. Also, if the benefit of WU is localization, why would I have to choose a location miles from me to get updates that may or may not reflect my weather conditions? Any weather app could work in that situation.

Ledsteplin: Does the Storm app have the same issues as WU?

 

[pr1nce]

BW is updating fine for me on my 5s with iOS 9.2.

 

[Ledsteplin]

I've tried several stations around my city and it doesn't seem to improve the performance. Also, if the benefit of WU is localization, why would I have to choose a location miles from me to get updates that may or may not reflect my weather conditions? Any weather app could work in that situation.

Ledsteplin: Does the Storm app have the same issues as WU?

I haven't noticed any issues with WU or Storm. My problem with BeWeather seems to be the PWS doesn't update until I open the app. Well, it does, but lags a lot. The temp and "reported at" is often several hours behind. Yet, push seems to be timely. I'll keep an eye on WU and Storm.

 

[anon(4742831)]

I haven't noticed any issues with WU or Storm. My problem with BeWeather seems to be the PWS doesn't update until I open the app. Well, it does, but lags a lot. The temp and "reported at" is often several hours behind. Yet, push seems to be timely. I'll keep an eye on WU and Storm.

Same issue here

 

[Ledsteplin]

@pfluger Here's what's going on with the beta. I haven't tested the market version.
I notice the temp says 46?, but another app says 61?.

So I check in Settings for push. It looks timely.

So I open the BeWeather 2 app, and it first shows 37? reported at 7:53 am.

Then it changes to 61? reported at 12:53 pm.

 

[Trees]

I've tried several stations around my city and it doesn't seem to improve the performance. Also, if the benefit of WU is localization, why would I have to choose a location miles from me to get updates that may or may not reflect my weather conditions? Any weather app could work in that situation.

Ledsteplin: Does the Storm app have the same issues as WU?

Yes, good thought on the localization benefits.

 

[Ledsteplin]

I've tried several stations around my city and it doesn't seem to improve the performance. Also, if the benefit of WU is localization, why would I have to choose a location miles from me to get updates that may or may not reflect my weather conditions? Any weather app could work in that situation.

Ledsteplin: Does the Storm app have the same issues as WU?

I have 2 PWS fairly close to me I use. One is 1 mile away and the other 2 miles away. You don't have any close by? It happens. But the airport, where most weather apps get their info, is almost 20 miles away.

 

[anon(2254645)]

I have 2 PWS fairly close to me I use. One is 1 mile away and the other 2 miles away. You don't have any close by? It happens. But the airport, where most weather apps get their info, is almost 20 miles away.

I only have one that's close by. I'm also noticing today that the app is not following my location. At least not changing the name of the location. The behavior of the app is really frustrating lately. Unfortunately, I can't find a suitable replacement! In addition, still no notifications (just got a winter weather advisory). And yes, all my GPS and notifications settings are correct.

 

[Ledsteplin]

I only have one that's close by. I'm also noticing today that the app is not following my location. At least not changing the name of the location. The behavior of the app is really frustrating lately. Unfortunately, I can't find a suitable replacement! In addition, still no notifications (just got a winter weather advisory). And yes, all my GPS and notifications settings are correct.

Just remember, the first one in your locations list is the GPS one that should follow you. Mine is set to a local PWS. But if I go out of town, it should change to whatever my current location is. My 2nd location on the list is also local. It will remain there, regardless of where I am.

 

[anon(2254645)]

Sorry to say this, but I just deleted Beweather from my phone. I'm tired of the inaccurate conditions and lack of notifications. Installed eWeather HD and have received 2 severe weather alerts already. And the temperature and conditions are spot on. I just wish that the UI was as good as BW's. I sure hope that pfluger can get this straightened out soon.

 

[ThePinkChameleon]

Sorry to say this, but I just deleted Beweather from my phone. I'm tired of the inaccurate conditions and lack of notifications. Installed eWeather HD and have received 2 severe weather alerts already. And the temperature and conditions are spot on. I just wish that the UI was as good as BW's. I sure hope that pfluger can get this straightened out soon.

Unfortunately I have to say I won't be too far behind you in doing the same I was going to dwld TWC and try it out as well as eWeather.

 

[anon(2254645)]

Unfortunately I have to say I won't be too far behind you in doing the same I was going to dwld TWC and try it out as well as eWeather.

I've found eWeather to be the most reliable of the weather apps as they exist right now. TWC is very good but requires a lot of scrolling to get the whole weather picture IMO. Poor user interface. Good luck in your search!

 

[bdtrader]

I just moved to Storm (developed by weather underground). It was released in 2015 and is not the regular weather underground app. Once I figured out the UI and gestures, I really like it. Alerts work well and it has lightning alerts which I always wanted in Beweather. There are a couple of enhancements I would like to see in Storm and sent an request to the developers who seem to be doing pretty frequent updates.

 

[Ledsteplin]

I've found eWeather to be the most reliable of the weather apps as they exist right now. TWC is very good but requires a lot of scrolling to get the whole weather picture IMO. Poor user interface. Good luck in your search!

I have eWeather HD too. I have 10 weather apps. LOL Several are specialized though.

 

[ThePinkChameleon]

I've found eWeather to be the most reliable of the weather apps as they exist right now. TWC is very good but requires a lot of scrolling to get the whole weather picture IMO. Poor user interface. Good luck in your search!

Ok so I dwld both. I wound up deleting TWC. Like you said, it takes a lot just to get the whole picture. I've set up eWeather from soup to nuts with temp badge as well. So far, so good thank you !!

 

[pr1nce]

Are you guys referring to not receiving the notification on the lock screen like this?

 

[anon(2254645)]

No. I'm talking severe weather alerts. You're showing lock screen weather. I never use that. Not needed with an Apple Watch.

 

[w00cash1020]

Sorry if this been asked here before but can you somehow change the weather info source in the app ? It's been really wrong the last couple weeks.