# Storm Chaser Atlas — Track chases, share history

> Privacy-focused storm chasing app for tracking, logging, and community reporting. (iPhone/iPad app by Michael Olbinski.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-chaser-atlas/id6758031108 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Michael Olbinski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870443099)
- Category: Weather, Navigation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 61 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-03-10
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-chaser-atlas/id6758031108/reviews.md

## What is Storm Chaser Atlas?

Storm Chaser Atlas is a privacy-first, crowd-sourced mapping, history and route tracking app built for storm chasers. Track chase miles, log routes, post geo-tagged storm records, report hazards (optionally anonymous), and explore community history—without turning your location into public surveillance. Take advantage of a rich repository of chasers favorite restaurants, coffee shops, motels, gas stations and landmarks. Keep track of your close friends on a chase day, explore a live feed of storm events, hazards and log your own epic excursions.

Excellent for storm chasers, tour guests and even just weather lovers who want to see all the latest storm photos happening real-time and historical.

FEATURE LIST:

TRACK YOUR CHASES

Automatically track routes with maps, miles, and trip history
Log mileage for easy tax and deduction tracking
Keep drives organized for the season

ROAD CONFIDENCE (COMMUNITY COVERAGE)

See roads highlighted from blue to purple based on how often they’ve been driven
Helps you trust remote routes—especially dirt roads—by showing real-world connectivity
Contributions are anonymous and delayed (not live)

PLACES (PUBLIC + PERSONAL)

Add public places you love: motels, coffee shops, landmarks, parks, and more
Create personal locations: overlooks, shoot spots, notes—kept private by default
Import your existing saved locations from Google Maps (JSON)

HAZARDS + SPOTTER NETWORK

Report hazards while chasing: flooded roads, closures, emergencies, and more
Option to post hazards anonymously
Spotter Network integration: submit a report to Spotter Network and Atlas at the same time

RECORDS (PHOTO-BASED STORM LOGGING)

Upload photos with GPS, date/time, title, and description
Batch upload multiple images at once
Keep records private or share publicly for community viewing

HISTORY + EXPLORE

History map: pick a day and view public records pinned anywhere in the world
Explore feed: see the latest records, filter by friends and categories

FRIENDS + LOCATION SHARING (WITH EXPIRATION)

Add friends and create friend circles
Share your live location with friends when you choose—sharing automatically expires

PRIVACY FIRST

No data sold
Road Confidence is anonymous and updates on a delay (not live)
Home Privacy Zone prevents Road Confidence contributions near your home
Anonymous hazard reporting available

Built for chasers. Designed for trust. Focused on privacy.



Privacy Policy: https://stormchaseratlas.com/privacy // Terms of Use: https://stormchaseratlas.com/terms

## Key features

- Automatic route tracking with maps and mileage logs
- Community-sourced road confidence map
- Reporting of hazards and integration with Spotter Network
- Photo-based storm record logging
- Friend location sharing with expiration
- Private and public place mapping

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Atlas Pro Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Atlas Pro Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-chaser-atlas/id6758031108/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Absolute necessity when chasing

*2026-06-30*

The easiest way to track miles, locations, and landmarks. Incredible job.

### 5/5 — Great app!

*2026-06-15*

One of my favorite apps to use when it comes to weather. Many of very cool features that I use before, during and after chases.

### 5/5 — Fabulous stormchasing app

*2026-05-27*

Brilliant app. Everything in one place. No more having to go between multiple apps. Developer very responsive. App has performed perfectly. Go get it!!

### 5/5 — This is amazing

*2026-03-25*

This app is amazing, Im so happy this was made I love how it can like show your history of where you have been the last seven days, there is also a cool leaderboard that shows your miles. You can also see your previous days in the history section, you have to enable it first though for it to work. I love this app. Have a great time using this great app.

## Frequently asked questions about Storm Chaser Atlas

### What is Storm Chaser Atlas?

Storm Chaser Atlas is a privacy-first, crowd-sourced mapping and route tracking app built for storm chasers. It allows users to track chases, log routes, report hazards, and explore community storm history.

### Does Storm Chaser Atlas have ads?

No, Storm Chaser Atlas does not contain advertisements. The app is focused on providing a clean and uninterrupted experience for its users.

### What are the subscription options for Storm Chaser Atlas?

Storm Chaser Atlas offers two subscription plans: Atlas Pro Monthly for $2.99 per month and Atlas Pro Annual for $29.99 per year. These plans likely unlock premium features or increased capacity.

### How does Storm Chaser Atlas handle user privacy?

Storm Chaser Atlas prioritizes privacy with features like anonymous hazard reporting, delayed and anonymous Road Confidence contributions, and a Home Privacy Zone. User data is not sold.

### Can I import my existing saved locations into Storm Chaser Atlas?

Yes, you can import your existing saved locations from Google Maps into Storm Chaser Atlas if they are in JSON format. This allows for a seamless transition of your preferred spots.

### What devices is Storm Chaser Atlas compatible with?

Storm Chaser Atlas is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. The app is designed to work across these Apple devices.

### How often is Storm Chaser Atlas updated?

The latest version, 1.3.0, was released on April 29, 2026, indicating regular updates. The app was initially released on March 10, 2026.

### What is the age rating for Storm Chaser Atlas?

Storm Chaser Atlas has an age rating of 12+. This suggests that the content and features are considered appropriate for users aged 12 and above.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.0 — 2026-08-20

Big update focused on making Storm Chaser Atlas more useful in the field and at home with Lightning Alerts!

## NEW: Lightning Alerts
- Real-time lightning strike alerts
- Configurable radius (20/50/100 miles) and cooldown (5/15/30 minutes)
- Coverage across the Americas
- Free through August 20, 2026, Pro after that
- Enable in the Lightning Alerts screen from the Settings tab

## UPDATES AND FIXES
- Improved diagnostics for future troubleshooting
- Added "Passenger" category for Drives
- Various bugs and fixes

### 1.3.5 — 2026-05-19

## UPDATES AND FIXES

- Our new www.AtlasWX.com web version is live!
- Added ability to comment on Places
- Added Placefile for GR3/GRA: https://stormchaseratlas.com/placefiles/grlvl3/hazards.txt
- Offline download of Road Confidence (beta)
- Added Change Email under Edit Profile
- New Notifications for Likes, Comments and Replies.
- Various bugs and fixes

### 1.3.0 — 2026-04-29

- Added SPC Outlook Discussions!
- Added Threaded commenting!
- Added ability to turn off Miles/Kilometers Per Hour from being displayed or saved to your device
- Added ability to change your email address (username)

### 1.2.6 — 2026-04-22

This is a minor release to fix a leaderboard issue

## UPDATES AND FIXES
- Leaderboard was displaying users who opted out of the Leaderboard list. This has been fixed.

### 1.2.5 — 2026-04-11

In our third release, we've added some new features and made improvements.

## UPDATES AND FIXES
- Spotter Network Reporting is working now (Thanks Daniel Shaw)
- Brand new Drive Dashboard!
- Drive Dashboard link is now on the main map page next to the tracking pill (also your profile page)
- New drives you haven't viewed yet will be indicated on the Drives link
- Road Confidence has been redesigned to be quicker and faster. You can now pan around to any area to see what routes have been traveled. We are still working on off-line downloads. This entire feature is still a work in progress as it's incredibly complicated
- User Chase Miles was displaying wrong in multiple areas, this has been fixed

## Things to do to help populate the app!

- Turn on Route Tracking to save your chase drives, help build Road Confidence
- Become a Pro User!
- Make sure your phone and other cameras have GPS/location turned on.
- Add Storm, Tornado, Fire and Hazard Event photos, GEO coded, time/date stamped to build out History. This can be past chase photos, but current ones of course!
- Add your favorite chase day places to eat, get coffee, stay, car camp or hang

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