# HailScout: Hail Alerts — Storm tracking to your vehicle > Vehicle-specific hail alerts and storm tracking for proactive protection. (iPhone/iPad app by Samuil Borisov.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hailscout-hail-alerts/id6761770544 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Samuil Borisov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891373404) - Category: Weather, Utilities - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.90/5 from 20 App Store ratings · 18 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.1 · 44 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2026-06-18 - Data updated: 2026-09-01 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hailscout-hail-alerts/id6761770544/reviews.md ## What is HailScout? Parked outside? HailScout watches the weather over your vehicle and warns you when hail is heading for it, with the size to expect and how long until it arrives. HailScout is built for one thing: knowing whether hail is coming to the exact spot where your vehicle is parked, so you have time to move it or cover it. HOW IT WORKS 1. Add your vehicle. Tell HailScout what you drive and what you call it. About thirty seconds and you're set. 2. Let it watch for you. HailScout uses your phone's location to pin where you park, then monitors the weather over that exact spot around the clock, even when the app is closed. 3. Get time to react. The moment hail is headed for where you parked, the alert lands on your lock screen with the expected size and how many minutes until it arrives. You don't have to be in the app to get it. KNOW YOUR HAIL RISK • Live risk score: a real-time read on how likely hail is over your vehicle right now, from calm to take action. • Next 24 hours: an hour-by-hour hail outlook so you can decide where to park. • 7-day outlook: spot the days hail is possible before the week arrives. WATCH THE STORM COME TO YOU • Storm-cell tracking: HailScout follows individual hail cells on live radar as they form and move. • Path and ETA: the map draws the cell's likely track to your vehicle and counts down the minutes until it reaches you. • Impact window: see the stretch of time hail is most likely at your location, refined as the storm moves. • Nationwide radar: browse live hail and storm tracks anywhere in the country. ALERTS THAT REACH YOU ANYWHERE • Escalating warnings: a quiet heads-up while a storm is still building, then a loud, high-priority alert when hail is minutes away. • On your lock screen: alerts carry the hail size and ETA and arrive even when the app is closed and your phone is in your pocket. • Home Screen widget: your current risk score and the next four hours of hail chance, one glance away. Tap to open straight to an active alert. CONFIRMED BY DRIVERS NEARBY • Real-time reports: see hail confirmed on the ground by people near you as a storm moves through. • Add your own: a couple of taps to confirm hail and its size where you are, helping everyone around you. HANDS-OFF MONITORING • Saved places: keep an eye on home, work, and anywhere your vehicle regularly sits. • Automatic parking: HailScout notices when you park and starts watching that spot, with no buttons to press. • One-tap logging: record what you did when a storm hit, so you have it for later. BUILT ON DATA YOU CAN TRUST HailScout pairs authoritative U.S. weather data from the National Weather Service with live storm-cell radar and confirmations from drivers in the storm. It works across the United States. No ads, ever. We don't sell your data. iOS 15.1 or later. WHY I BUILT IT My mom's car was totaled by hail. So was a friend's. The weather app warned about severe storms but said nothing about whether hail was actually coming to where the cars were parked. I wanted an app that knew where my vehicle was and told me when hail was on its way. There wasn't one, so I built it. - Sam, Founder FREE TRIAL, THEN SUBSCRIPTION Start with a 7-day free trial. After that, HailScout is $8.99/month or $34.99/year for continuous monitoring, alerts, the storm map, and the widget. Subscription terms Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Your free trial converts to a paid subscription unless you cancel at least 24 hours before it ends. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Service: https://hailscout.us/legal/terms Privacy Policy: https://hailscout.us/legal/privacy HailScout is an independent app and is not affiliated with the National Weather Service, NOAA, or any U.S. government agency. ## Key features - Vehicle-specific hail alerts - Real-time risk score - 24-hour and 7-day hail outlooks - Storm-cell tracking with path and ETA - Lock screen notifications - Home screen widget - Driver-confirmed hail reports ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Annual (Referral) | $34.99 | per year | | HailScout Monthly | $8.99 | per month | | HailScout Annual | $34.99 | per year | ## Chart rankings - #192 in Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store) ## Recent user reviews (10 of 18) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hailscout-hail-alerts/id6761770544/reviews.md ### 5/5 — It works! *2026-07-27, version 1.3.4* Great app, really good foresight and accurate. ### 4/5 — Waldo88 *2026-07-21, version 1.3.3* Downloaded the free trial last Friday evening, wondering if I would ever use it. The very next day, I was traveling on an interstate highway in heavy rain and received a warning. The hail was reported just ahead, so we stopped to avoid it. When we the storm dissipated, we continued on. Sure enough, there was half inch hail still on the ground when we passed that area. Hail that size is relatively rare in the northeast, but now I am a believer in the app. ### 5/5 — Happy to have a solution to recurring hail! *2026-07-16, version 1.3.2* We get hail in Texas the size of golf balls every year and this app gives me the peace of mind to know I can avoid costly repairs. Wish I would have downloaded it sooner! ### 5/5 — Highly recommend this App! *2026-07-07, version 1.3.2* Great app! It made the hail claim process quick, easy, and stress free very user friendly and kept everything organized. Highly recommend! ### 5/5 — Not just for Hail! *2026-06-24, version 1.3.1* Ive been using this app to help me track real time weather and rain. In miami rain can strike at any moment so, having this app with instant alerts and live weather patterns has been a great help! I also just got alerted for hail and saw hail for the first time, so needless to say that this app is in my daily rotation. ### 5/5 — Best hail tracking app!! *2026-06-24, version 1.3.1* I downloaded this app two days before we had a hail storm, and thanks to its notification I was able to move my car to my garage and save myself a massive headache. I also love the feature that allows people to confirm hail in your area ### 5/5 — Awesome App *2026-06-23, version 1.3.1* Only app I’ve ever had that can accurately tell me if I should expect hail. It follows where I’m at so I don’t have to worry about missing a notification and I can set it to how much warning I get. Super useful, absolutely essential for Texas Hail season. ### 5/5 — Finally! *2026-06-22, version 1.3.1* Texas weather can turn expensive in a hurry. Just came across HailScout and it helps me stay ahead of hail-producing storms with real-time tracking and alerts, and should give me time to move my vehicles under cover before the damage starts. If you’ve ever dealt with hail , this app is worth having on your phone. ### 5/5 — A must‑have weather safety tool *2026-06-22, version 1.3.1* HailScout is a simple, reliable way to stay ahead of hail in your area. The alerts are fast and accurate, and the app is easy to use. If you live in a hail‑prone area or simply want peace of mind during storm season, HailScout is absolutely worth it. It’s one of those apps you download once and wonder how you ever lived without it. ### 5/5 — Perfect for hail season *2026-06-21, version 1.3.1* Easy to use and set up to get notifications around hail storms in the area! ## Frequently asked questions about HailScout ### Does HailScout have ads? No, HailScout is ad-free. The app is built on authoritative weather data and driver confirmations, with no advertisements ever included. ### What devices does HailScout support? HailScout is available for iPhone and iPod devices running iOS 15.1 or later. It is designed to provide alerts even when the app is closed. ### How does HailScout determine hail risk for my vehicle? HailScout uses your phone's location to pinpoint where your vehicle is parked and monitors weather conditions directly over that exact spot. It provides a real-time risk score and detailed outlooks. ### What information is included in a HailScout alert? Alerts delivered to your lock screen include the expected size of the hail and the estimated number of minutes until it arrives at your location. ### Can I see hail reports from other users? Yes, HailScout features real-time reports from drivers nearby who have confirmed hail on the ground. You can also add your own confirmations to help others. ### What are the subscription options for HailScout? HailScout offers a Monthly plan for $8.99 and an Annual plan for $34.99, both with a 7-day free trial. These plans provide access to advanced features and monitoring. ### How often is HailScout updated? The app was last updated on June 18, 2026, to version 1.3.1. Updates typically focus on improving data accuracy, alert reliability, and user experience based on weather data and user feedback. ### Is HailScout suitable for children? HailScout has an age rating of 4+, making it appropriate for users of all ages. Its primary function is to provide weather alerts for vehicle protection. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.3.4 — 2026-07-24 • All Clear notifications when the hail threat passes • Alert countdowns now update live • Hail sizes shown in inches • Smoother, more reliable radar map and widget • Bug fixes and improvements ### 1.3.3 — 2026-07-20 What's new in 1.3.3: • Referred by a roofer? Enter their code when you sign up and get your first month of the annual plan free. • One-tap "Call your roofer" on the home screen for referred customers. • Your app now follows your phone's light/dark appearance automatically. • Vehicle picker fixes — RAM, Jeep, Land Rover, Rivian and more now appear, plus manual entry. • Faster, more reliable alerts plumbing and bug fixes. ### 1.3.2 — 2026-07-01 This update improves the reliability of background location tracking so your vehicle's location stays up to date. It also includes minor bug fixes. ### 1.3.1 — 2026-06-18 Bug fixes: - The back button now works on the Send Feedback screen - Rate HailScout opens the App Store review page - The keyboard no longer covers the address field when adding a saved place (on home screen) - Fixed a misleading swipe handle on the saved place radius screen ### 1.3.0 — 2026-06-18 No release notes. ## Related topics [hail alert](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/hail-alert) · [hail warning](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/hail-warning) · [hail car](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/hail-car) · [hail protector app](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/hail-protector-app) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-01.*