# TornadoSpy

> Real-time tornado reporting and viewing with radar snapshots. (iPhone/iPad app by Justin Time.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tornadospy/id329684423 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Justin Time](https://appshunter.io/developer/308502519)
- Category: Weather, Utilities
- Price: $1.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.60/5 from 11 App Store ratings · 35 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 301 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2009-09-18
- Data updated: 2026-09-04
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tornadospy/id329684423/reviews.md

## What is TornadoSpy?

TornadoSpy with AccuSpy™ technology gives you the power to report and view official and user spotted tornadoes instantly which includes a radar snapshot of the sighting.  On 5/10/10, a TornadoSpy user spotted the Oklahoma City tornado 20 MINUTES before the NOAA report, which gave other TornadoSpy users valuable lead time to escape the storm.  This is a frequent occurrence since user reports are submitted and viewable immediately.

- Featured on the front page of USAToday on 5/31/11. 
- Over 150,000 confirmed alerts sent out
- Over 40,000 TornadoSpy spotters in addition to professional spotters from the national weather service.

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 movement worldwide on the built-in map
-  Report nearby tornadoes with a simple touch
-  Includes radar snapshot of sightings
-  Includes official reports from National Weather Service storm spotters
-  Share and view tornado photos in seconds
-  Filter sightings by spotter ratings
-  View previous tornadoes
-  Write storm report notes
-  Users can rate sightings submitted by other users
-  Landscape or portrait orientations
- AccuSpy™ state-of-the art storm spotting

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

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

Check out these other apps from justintimeapps:
HailSpy
TornadoSpy+
TornadoSpy+HD (For the iPad)
CoordCalc

For every tornado outbreak this year in the US, there have been corresponding reports in TornadoSpy.  You can verify this by using the history feature in the app.  There is also NOT a subscription fee, and the app currently has a large enough user base such that it has provided alerts up to 30 minutes before the standard NOAA sightings are issued.  Also, the Missouri tornado mentioned in the comments was published (picture and all) well before the NOAA sighting.


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## Key features

- Track tornado movement worldwide
- Report nearby tornadoes
- Radar snapshot of sightings
- Official National Weather Service reports
- Share and view tornado photos
- Filter sightings by spotter ratings

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $1.99.

**One-time purchases**

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


## Chart rankings

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

## Recent user reviews (10 of 35)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tornadospy/id329684423/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Tornado & hail forecast stopped working

*2024-05-16, version 5.34*

I will still give 5 stars but please fix it

I tried re-downloading the app and restarting it but it still won’t work.

It’s just a white screen

I tried the 2 of my iPads still doesn’t work.

### 5/5 — Works great!

*2021-05-23, version 5.34*

Love this App. I’ve since moved up to Tornado Spy +.

### 5/5 — Great app!

*2020-01-18, version 5.34*

Awesome notification of tornados and hail!

### 5/5 — Great app and trustworthy

*2019-05-20, version 5.34*

This app is timely and pinpoints tornado location(s). This is a very trustworthy app that a person can depend on.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work with ISO 11

*2018-06-22, version 2.9*

Needs an update for use on IPhone but developer will not update

### 2/5 — Clunky

*2017-03-01, version 2.9*

I've had this app for quite a while. Some of the information is very helpful; however, the app has always been clunky to use with views of the map too obstructed by buttons.

There are much better apps for weather radar and weather radio.  This app runs slow and the developers have not updated it for several iOS versions.

### 5/5 — Very useful; some quirks but worth it

*2015-10-30, version 2.9*

I like it during tornado storms. It lets me map sightings near me exactly with the map range I care about.

### 3/5 — Good but not great

*2014-06-01, version 2.9*

The only thing I want is fixing like bugs and the radio no offecne

### 3/5 — Bad radio

*2013-05-21, version 2.9*

Don't get the radio. Didn't work for me in central Texas.

### 5/5 — Tornado spy

*2013-02-22, version 2.4*

Very useful! I don't live where there are a bunch of tornados because I live in Carlsbad,NM but I like to see where there are tornados. I also travel to Nebraska so it's good to keep track of where they are.

## Frequently asked questions about TornadoSpy

### What does TornadoSpy do?

TornadoSpy allows users to report and view tornado sightings globally in real-time. It includes radar snapshots of sightings and official reports from storm spotters, providing valuable lead time for users to prepare or escape.

### What are the key features of TornadoSpy?

Key features include tracking tornado movement on a map, reporting nearby tornadoes with a simple touch, viewing radar snapshots, accessing official National Weather Service reports, sharing tornado photos, and filtering sightings by spotter ratings.

### Is TornadoSpy free to use?

Yes, there is no subscription fee to use TornadoSpy. The app is free to download and use, though it does offer in-app purchases.

### What kind of devices is TornadoSpy compatible with?

The description mentions TornadoSpy+HD is available for iPad, suggesting compatibility with iOS devices. It also mentions landscape or portrait orientations, indicating it works on various screen sizes and orientations.

### How does TornadoSpy provide faster alerts than official sources?

TornadoSpy leverages a large network of users and professional spotters who submit sightings immediately. Its AccuSpy™ technology filters these reports for accuracy, often resulting in alerts being available minutes before official NOAA reports.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.2 — 2025-12-10

Updated link

### 6.1 — 2025-10-28

Works with latest iOS

### 5.34 — 2018-09-18

-New temperature display

### 2.9 — 2013-03-22

- In-app purchases actually work now
- Added landscape mode

### 2.8 — 2013-03-18

- Weather radio in app purchase
- Animated radio in app purchase
- Improved alert area interface
- Improved sightings map interface
- Bug fixes

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## More apps by Justin Time

- [CoordCalc](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coordcalc/id308502516)
- [TornadoSpy+](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tornadospy-plus/id413928923)
- [TornadoSpyLite](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tornadospylite/id436691749)
- [Risk Point Alert](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/risk-point-alert/id832683917)

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

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