# TornadoSpy+ — Sightings, Maps, and Alerts

> Real-time tornado and hail alerts, reporting, and interactive weather maps. (iPhone/iPad app by Justin Time.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tornadospy-plus/id413928923 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Justin Time](https://appshunter.io/developer/308502519)
- Category: Weather, Utilities
- Price: $2.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 62 App Store ratings · 81 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.2 · 301 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-01-12
- Data updated: 2026-09-04
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tornadospy-plus/id413928923/reviews.md

## What is TornadoSpy+?

Lightning strikes the earth around 100 times per second.  Are you sure that the tornado sirens in your area will be in working order when the time comes? Stay safe with TornadoSpy+ featuring AccuSpy™ technology that gives you the power to report and view official and user spotted tornadoes or hail instantly.  It contains U.S. animated radar maps, push alerts, overlayed maps, warnings, tornado forecast maps, and radar snapshots of tornado sighting areas.  

- Featured in the Joplin Globe on 5/20/12
- Featured on the front page of USAToday on 5/31/11
- Featured in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram on 6/16/11
- Over 150,000 confirmed alerts sent out
- Over 130,000 TornadoSpy spotters in addition to professional spotters from the national weather service.

On 5/10/10, a user spotted the Oklahoma City tornado 20 MINUTES before the NOAA report, which gave other users valuable lead time to escape the storm. This is a frequent occurrence since user reports are submitted and viewable immediately.

Sightings are filtered through state-of-the art AccuSpy™ technology to prevent false alerts and only send you the most accurate sightings.

Features:
- Track tornado/hailstorm movement worldwide on the built-in map
- Report nearby tornadoes/hail with a simple touch
- View HD radar, tornadoes, and hail overlayed on interactive maps simultaneously
- Includes official tornado reports as well as tornado warnings from National Weather Service storm spotters
- Real Time Push alerts
- Email and text alerts 
- Share and view tornado/hail photos in seconds
- Filter sightings by spotter ratings
- View previous tornadoes/hail sightings
- Write storm report notes
- Users can rate sightings submitted by other users
- Verify sighting reports with radar snapshots near report areas.
- Radar loops
- Tornado forecasts
- Warning maps
- AccuSpy™ state-of-the art storm spotting

In-app Purchases
- US National Weather Radio
- Animated Radar using FAST technology (TornadoSpy Exclusive)
- TornadoSpy One which is an optional, auto-renewable yearly subscription for roughly $0.99 a year and includes faster search times, ad removal and animated radar.  The subscription can be cancelled at any time.

Terms of Service:
http://www.justintimeapps.com/policies.html

Download now, and become a part of the fastest and largest worldwide storm spotting network.

Demo video can be seen at justintimeapps.com/ss.html

## Key features

- Real-time tornado and hail alerts
- User and official sighting reports
- Animated U.S. radar maps
- Push, email, and text notifications
- Overlayed radar and sighting maps
- Tornado forecast maps
- Share and view storm photos

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $2.99.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TornadoSpy One | $0.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Extreme Weather Radio | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fast Animated Radar (US) | $0.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #49 in Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

## What do users think of TornadoSpy+?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Used to be amazing
- 👍 Great for storm spotters
- 👍 User/spotter sightings
- 👍 Timely alerts (historically)
- 👍 Invaluable safety tool

**Cons**

- 🐛 Not working recently
- 🐛 Data lag/untimely
- 🐛 No tornado alerts
- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Unreliable performance
- 🐛 Support link broken
- 🐛 Endless/duplicate alerts
- 🐛 Alert area issues
- 🐛 No radar displayed
- 🐛 Useless after OS update
- 🐛 Not user-friendly
- 🐛 Waste of money/subscription
- 🐛 Inaccurate data
- 🐛 Ad banners after payment

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes upon opening
- App crashes when clicking notifications
- Radar locks up
- Creates fake sightings
- Alert area not saving
- Tornado and hail forecast shows white screen
- No radar displayed
- App not opening after update
- Keyboard hides save button on iOS
- App not working correctly (notifications for storms not in area)
- Alert area not set up
- App crashes when trying to put in photos
- Data lag in timeliness
- App stopped functioning correctly
- Support & help link no longer works

**Most requested features**

- Fix tornado/severe thunderstorm map (white screen)
- Add tornado category information
- Improve iPad scaling
- Add 2-hour radar motion view
- Ability to adjust overlay layers
- Identify NEW tornado updates better
- Include current radar/lightning
- Make app available for all phones (not just Apple)
- Fix keyboard blocking save button on iOS

## Recent user reviews (10 of 81)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tornadospy-plus/id413928923/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Not working

*2026-07-06, version 6.2*

I used to love this app. But over the past year or two, the 24hr tornado & hail forecast feature stopped working entirely. It’s just a blank screen with a question mark. This feature was the reason i used this app. I haven’t seen any updates or notification on if the developer is even working on this issue. Very disappointing. Please FIX THIS. Other people i know that have this app are experiencing the same issues.

### 2/5 — Disappointed

*2025-04-20, version 5.66*

I have used this app for several years. This spring Ive noticed there is a bad lag in timeliness of data displayed. North Texas had 7 confirmed tornadoes last evening and this app either did not display them or displayed them after they had touched down and moved on. Time for some serious updates to this app.

### 2/5 — Wish it worked like it used to

*2024-12-28, version 5.66*

This app was amazing up until recently. Not sure if developer stopped updating software or what, but I wish they’d get it fixed!!

### 1/5 — Use to love it

*2024-12-28, version 5.66*

This app use to be amazing! It was my go to during bad weather. The past few storms, our area has had tornados touch down and we have had multiple alerts go out through our county warn system. Meanwhile this app has shown NOTHING! Deleting and going back old school to the news and watching Facebook groups for free.

### 1/5 — NOT WORKING

*2024-11-04, version 5.66*

Several years ago this app worked well … no longer!

### 1/5 — Not working

*2024-10-10, version 5.66*

Fourty-five tornadoes in Florida yesterday due to Hurricane Milton and this app did not show a single one.  It had been working well and then around the last os update it ceased function.

### 1/5 — NO HITS

*2024-10-09, version 5.66*

Today 10/9/24 in the MIDDLE OF TORNADO OUTBREAKS IN FLORIDA. NOT 1 ALERT YET TODAY!🤬

### 1/5 — Not being updated, dropping subscription

*2024-10-09, version 5.66*

This app was a life saver during Hurricane Harvey, so I started subscribing to it and recommending it. I even used it on a storm chasing trip about 5 years ago. The last couple of years it’s become buggy and unreliable. 

Now, when I need it for Hurricane Milton it’s showing no threats, even though the southern half of FL has warnings and watches everywhere!

Their support & help link in the app no longer works either. 

What was once an awesome app is now a waste of money.

### 2/5 — Not working

*2024-09-26, version 5.66*

Since IOS 18 update program has stopped working. 

Not reporting known tornadoes as other apps are reporting real time.

### 1/5 — Awful

*2024-09-26, version 5.66*

Works except when you need it!

## Frequently asked questions about TornadoSpy+

### What does TornadoSpy+ do?

TornadoSpy+ provides real-time alerts for tornadoes and hailstorms, allowing users to report and view sightings instantly. It features U.S. animated radar maps, push notifications, and overlayed maps for comprehensive weather awareness.

### What are the key features of TornadoSpy+?

Key features include tracking tornado and hailstorm movement worldwide, reporting nearby storms, viewing HD radar and sightings on interactive maps, receiving real-time push alerts, and sharing storm photos. It also includes official reports and warnings from the National Weather Service.

### How much does TornadoSpy+ cost?

The app is free to download and use, with optional in-app purchases. These include US National Weather Radio and animated radar. An optional yearly subscription, TornadoSpy One, offers faster search times, ad removal, and animated radar for approximately $0.99 per year.

### What kind of alerts does TornadoSpy+ offer?

TornadoSpy+ offers real-time push alerts for tornadoes and hailstorms. Users can also opt for email and text alerts. The app's AccuSpy™ technology filters sightings to ensure accuracy and prevent false alarms.

### Who is TornadoSpy+ for?

This app is designed for anyone who wants to stay informed about severe weather, especially tornadoes and hailstorms. It's particularly useful for individuals in storm-prone areas or those who want to contribute to a community-based storm spotting network.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.2 — 2025-12-10

Link update

### 6.1 — 2025-10-28

Works with latest iOS

### 5.66 — 2024-04-21

Radar settings review

### 5.61 — 2023-09-09

Radar fix

### 5.60 — 2023-03-11

Bug fix that allows sighting details to be viewed

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All apps by Justin Time: https://appshunter.io/developer/308502519

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