# Storm Tracker Weather Radar vs Earth++

The clearest difference is rating: Earth++ at 4.4 against Storm Tracker Weather Radar's 3.8. Earth++ also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 30%) and ratings volume (285 vs 18). Storm Tracker Weather Radar's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Earth++ sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Storm Tracker Weather Radar asks for nothing beyond the download.

Earth++ holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Earth++ has 285 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Storm Tracker Weather Radar's written reviews are positive against 50% of Earth++'s.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Storm Tracker Weather Radar | Earth++ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-tracker-weather-radar/id1043610616/reviews) | **[4.4 (285 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earth-plus-plus/id1137619502/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **285** |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [corey hoggard](https://appshunter.io/developer/1042853133) | [Kelly Technology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/393931941) |

## What reviewers say

### Storm Tracker Weather Radar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-tracker-weather-radar/id1043610616)

Provides real-time weather data including Doppler radar, storm signatures, and NWS alerts. Track hurricanes, view lightning strikes, and get detailed storm reports directly from NOAA and NWS.

**Highlights:** Level III Doppler Radar, Storm signatures (tornado, hail, wind), Lightning strike data, Hurricane and tropics tracking, NWS watches, warnings, and advisories, Storm reports

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Earth++

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earth-plus-plus/id1137619502)

Monitor global weather, earthquakes, climate changes, and marine conditions. Access real-time data on storms and natural events. An optional subscription removes ads and unlocks advanced tracking for tropical cyclones and ocean forecasts.

**Highlights:** Storm tracking, Earthquake monitoring, Climate change data, Marine conditions, Tropical cyclone tracking, Ocean forecasts

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Upgrade | $0.99 | per month |
| Tropical Cyclone Coverage | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ocean Conditions Forecasts | $2.99 | one-time |
| Global CIimate  Imagery | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Storm Tracker Weather Radar free?

Storm Tracker Weather Radar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Earth++ free?

Earth++ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Storm Tracker Weather Radar or Earth++?

Earth++ is rated higher. Storm Tracker Weather Radar averages 3.8 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Earth++ averages 4.4 from 285 ratings.

### Do Storm Tracker Weather Radar or Earth++ have ads?

Earth++ shows ads; Storm Tracker Weather Radar does not.

### Which is updated more often, Storm Tracker Weather Radar or Earth++?

Storm Tracker Weather Radar ships an update every 3 months, and Earth++ every 3 months. Most recently, Storm Tracker Weather Radar was updated on November 6, 2026 and Earth++ on November 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*