# Storm Radar vs WeatherWise.app

The clearest difference is ads: WeatherWise.app at none against Storm Radar's shown. WeatherWise.app also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 65%) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.2). Storm Radar's advantage is ratings volume (136K vs 804). 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 WeatherWise.app sells 6 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 4.6 for WeatherWise.app. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Storm Radar has 136K ratings behind it against 804, 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 77% of WeatherWise.app's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Storm Radar | WeatherWise.app |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (136K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-radar-weather-tracker/id1216396545/reviews) | **[4.6 (804 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weatherwiseapp/id6736407724/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **136K** | 804 |
| Positive reviews | 64.6% of reviews | **77.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#18** | #23 |
| Size | 313 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [The Weather Channel Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/295646464) | [Interactive Weather Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1771877269) |

## What reviewers say

### Storm Radar

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

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Grossing · Weather, #34 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


### WeatherWise.app

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weatherwiseapp/id6736407724)

**Currently charting:** #23 Top Grossing · Weather, #43 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Get hyper-accurate, full-resolution weather radar directly from the source. This app provides official alerts, advanced forecast models, and live storm chaser feeds. Offers a robust free version with optional upgrades for enhanced features like 3D views and advanced storm analysis.

**Highlights:** Full-resolution live radar, Official weather alerts, Advanced forecast models, Live storm chaser streams, Radar history archives, Home-screen widgets, Apple CarPlay integration

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Plus Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $15.99 | per month |
| Plus Yearly | $69.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $159.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best mobile radar app
- 👍 Feature-rich free version
- 👍 Comprehensive weather data
- 👍 Customizable and user-friendly
- 👍 Reliable and accurate

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Cluttered and clunky interface
- 🔍 Removing features over time

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes
- Incompatibility with older devices

**Requested features**

- Satellite loop/animation option
- More base map customization options
- Blinking/on-screen alerts for warnings
- One-time lifetime purchase option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Storm Radar free?

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

### Is WeatherWise.app free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Storm Radar or WeatherWise.app?

WeatherWise.app is rated higher. Storm Radar averages 4.5 out of 5 from 136K ratings, while WeatherWise.app averages 4.6 from 804 ratings.

### Do Storm Radar or WeatherWise.app have ads?

Storm Radar shows ads; WeatherWise.app does not.

### Which is updated more often, Storm Radar or WeatherWise.app?

Storm Radar ships an update every 2 weeks, and WeatherWise.app every 2 weeks. Most recently, Storm Radar was updated on November 1, 2026 and WeatherWise.app on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Storm Radar or WeatherWise.app?

Storm Radar currently peaks at #18 in the App Store charts, and WeatherWise.app at #23. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

---

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