Drive Weather

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Country: United States (US)
Founded: 2018
Developer: Drive Weather (individual/small team)
Pricing: Freemium ($19.99/year for Pro)
Open source: No
Platforms: iOS, Android

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Overview

Drive Weather provides weather forecasts and conditions along driving routes, including temperature, precipitation, wind, road conditions, and live radar. It targets truck drivers, commuters, RV owners, delivery drivers, and road trippers to help avoid severe weather by adjusting for travel speed, stops, and timing. The app overlays weather data on routes for major highways and supports route comparisons.

Key Features

Route Weather Forecast - Displays weather along driving routes adjusted for travel speed and arrival time.
Live Radar - Shows animated radar overlaid on routes with precipitation types.
Road Conditions - Indicates snow, rain, ice, wind, visibility, and icy pavement risks.
Wind Conditions - Provides wind speed and direction critical for semis, RVs, and trailers.
Severe Weather Alerts - Notifies users of storms, blizzards, and other hazards ahead.
Time Tweak Slider - Adjusts forecasts based on departure time, stops, and driving speed.
Add Stops/Waypoints - Supports multi-stop trips with full address database (Pro).
Route Comparison - Compares weather on alternate routes to select safest path.
CarPlay Support - Integrates with CarPlay on iOS for in-car use.
Export to Maps - Sends routes to Waze, Apple Maps, or Google Maps.

Pricing

Plan	Price	Includes
Free	Free	2-day forecast, animated radar, time tweaker, ads, mile limit, area weather, CarPlay, export to maps.
Pro	$19.99/year	7-day forecast, unlimited trips, ad-free, icy indicators, add stops, wind details, severe alerts, night rendering.

Platforms & Requirements

Available on iOS and Android via App Store and Google Play. Supports CarPlay on iOS. No minimum requirements specified beyond standard mobile OS compatibility; Pro unlocks full features on both.

Integrations & Ecosystem

CarPlay (iOS)
Waze
Apple Maps
Google Maps
National Weather Service forecasts

Alternatives

App	Difference
Weather on the Way	Similar route weather but focuses more on audio notifications during drives.
Clime: NOAA Weather Radar	Emphasizes live radar and alerts but less route-specific driving forecasts.
MyRadar	Strong on customizable radar layers but lacks integrated route planning.
Waze (weather features)	Navigation-first with basic weather overlays, not dedicated route forecasts.

Reputation

Users praise Drive Weather for simplifying route-specific weather planning and avoiding storms, with high App Store ratings for long-trip utility. Some note basic UI and glitches like red dots on destinations, deterring paid upgrades. RV and trucking communities find the Pro version valuable at $20/year for wind and ice alerts.

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