Launched this week
Weather Belt: Radar & Alerts
Local-first emergency intel & synthesized storm warnings.
21 followers
Local-first emergency intel & synthesized storm warnings.
21 followers
Rebuilt from the ground up as a subscription-free, local-first emergency utility. Weather Belt stands on three core pillars: 🗺️ 1. Local-First Architecture: Offline map caching and geofenced NWS alerts optimized for Apple Satellite mode. 🧠 2. Synthesized Intelligence: Cross-analyzes live data feeds and scanner patterns for tailored local threat profiles. 🔒 3. Zero-Tracking: No ads, no subscriptions, and absolute privacy. A single, honest lifetime license.
Love that this is subscription free with no tracking, that's a rare combo these days. One thing I'd suggest is adding a widget for the home screen showing current radar loop and any active alerts at a glance, so you don't have to open the app when weather turns sketchy fast.
Finally an honest weather app without ads or subscriptions popping up everywhere. The offline map caching actually came in handy when I lost signal on a backroad trip last weekend, which honestly surprised me.
Love that you guys skipped the subscription route. One thing that would make this a daily-driver for me is a shared family location map where alerts ping for each member's spot, especially useful when storms pop up and my parents are out somewhere I can't see. Would be a natural fit with the local-first design too.
The offline map caching actually works pretty well, picked up my location and alerts even in airplane mode on a backpacking trip last week. Privacy focus and no subscription is a nice change from the usual weather apps trying to sell me premium radar.
The offline map caching actually works on a flight over the mountains, alerts still came through when I dropped signal for a while. Really appreciate that it's a one-time purchase with no tracking nonsense.
Finally tried this during a storm warning and the offline map caching actually worked in airplane mode on my phone, which is more than I can say for the weather apps I've used before. Really like that there's no subscription nonsense, just paid once and done.