# Storm Radar vs NOAA Radar US

The clearest difference is ads: NOAA Radar US at none against Storm Radar's shown. NOAA Radar US also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 65%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.2). Storm Radar's advantage is ratings volume (131K vs 43) and chart position (#16 vs #181). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Storm Radar sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and NOAA Radar US sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Storm Radar against 4.4 for NOAA Radar US. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Storm Radar has 131K ratings behind it against 43, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of Storm Radar's written reviews are positive against 92% of NOAA Radar US's.

Storm Radar ships an update every 2 weeks, NOAA Radar US every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Storm Radar | NOAA Radar US |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (131K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-radar-weather-tracker/id1216396545/reviews)** | [4.4 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noaa-radar-us-tornado-tracker/id1596368237/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **131K** | 43 |
| Positive reviews | 65.1% of reviews | **91.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#16** | #181 |
| Size | 313 MB | 252 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Weather Channel Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/295646464) | [DPM APPS LP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1596368239) |

## What reviewers say

### Storm Radar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-radar-weather-tracker/id1216396545)

**Currently charting:** #16 Top Grossing · Weather, #30 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

This app provides advanced weather radar and storm tracking with real-time alerts for rain, severe weather, and lightning. It offers detailed visualizations of weather patterns, future radar projections, and customizable map layers for tracking storms like hurricanes and tornadoes.

**Highlights:** Expanded weather map layers (wind, lightning, tropical tracks), High-resolution single site radar, AI Weather Assistant for real-time insights, Smarter storm alerts (rain, NOAA warnings), 6-72 hour future radar projections, Live local storm warnings and advisories, Lightning alerts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | per month |
| Storm Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Storm Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Storm Premium + | $4.99 | per month |
| Storm Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Storm Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Storm Premium + | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate and reliable
- 👍 Easy to use and understand
- 💡 Useful features like alerts and radar
- 🚀 Quick and responsive
- 👍 Detailed weather information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 💰 Paywall for basic features
- 🔒 Privacy concerns
- 🔍 Inconsistent data and inaccurate forecasts
- 👎 Reduced functionality compared to previous version

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Radar and forecast data not loading properly
- Saved locations not working
- Inconsistent performance across devices
- Issues with weather alerts and notifications

**Requested features**

- Bring back old Storm app features
- More customization options
- Improved radar and storm tracking
- Better integration with other weather data sources
- Ability to view weather history and trends


### NOAA Radar US

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noaa-radar-us-tornado-tracker/id1596368237)

**Currently charting:** #181 Top Grossing · Weather, #185 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Track weather conditions and changes with detailed forecasts and real-time radar. Get accurate predictions, severe weather warnings, and monitor hazards like hurricanes and tornadoes on a map. Essential for planning trips or daily activities.

**Highlights:** Weather radar for multiple locations, Tropical cyclone tracking, Air Quality map, Precipitation forecast, Daily and weekly weather forecasts, Wind speed and statistics, Humidity, pressure, and visibility data

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Storm Radar free?

Storm Radar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is NOAA Radar US free?

NOAA Radar US is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Storm Radar or NOAA Radar US?

Storm Radar is rated higher. Storm Radar averages 4.5 out of 5 from 131K ratings, while NOAA Radar US averages 4.4 from 43 ratings.

### Do Storm Radar or NOAA Radar US have ads?

Storm Radar shows ads; NOAA Radar US does not.

### Which is updated more often, Storm Radar or NOAA Radar US?

Storm Radar ships an update every 2 weeks, and NOAA Radar US every 3 weeks. Most recently, Storm Radar was updated on September 24, 2026 and NOAA Radar US on September 23, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Storm Radar or NOAA Radar US?

Storm Radar currently peaks at #16 in the App Store charts, and NOAA Radar US at #181. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*