AlerWX vs StormRecord
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AlerWX
Receive real-time National Weather Service alerts directly from your chosen Weather Forecast Offices. Stay informed about severe weather, watches, warnings, and critical emergency updates. Features include live feeds, 10-day forecasts, interactive radar, and push notifications.
- Live WFO Feeds
- 10-Day Local Forecast
- SPC/WPC Outlooks
- Interactive Weather Radar
- NOAA Weather Radio Streams
- Push Notifications
- Critical Alerts
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AlerWX delivers real-time weather intelligence directly from the National Weather Service (NWS), giving you instant access to Weather Forecast Office (WFO) products, severe weather alerts, radar data, forecasts, and more—all in one powerful platform. Designed for emergency responders, storm spotters, weather enthusiasts, and anyone who depends on timely weather information, AlerWX helps you stay informed before, during, and after severe weather events. Features: • Live NWS Weather Forecast Office Feeds Follow your preferred National Weather Service Weather Forecast Offices and receive real-time access to forecasts, discussions, advisories, warnings, and other issued products. • 10-Day Local Forecasts Stay ahead of changing conditions with detailed local forecasts and current weather information for your area. • SPC & WPC Outlooks View the latest outlooks and guidance from the Storm Prediction Center (SPC) and Weather Prediction Center (WPC) directly within the app. • Interactive Weather Radar Track storms with a built-in interactive radar featuring advanced products including Super-Resolution Reflectivity, Super-Resolution Velocity, and Additional radar products and layers! • NOAA Weather Radio Streams Listen to community-operated NOAA Weather Radio streams provided through multiple resources! • Push Notifications Receive instant updates from your selected Weather Forecast Offices and stay informed as new products and alerts are issued. • Critical Emergency Alerts Customize alert types in app to be pushed as Critical Alerts to your device! Users can also choose to receive Tornado Emergencies, Flash Flood Emergencies, and Tsunami Warnings nationwide, regardless of selected WFOs. • Widgets (iOS 18+) Stay informed at a glance with Current Conditions widgets available for iOS 18 and later. • Spotter Network Integration Connect with Spotter Network directly within AlerWX for enhanced situational awareness during active weather events. Whether you’re monitoring severe weather, tracking storms, or staying informed on daily forecasts, AlerWX provides the tools and information you need to stay prepared. Download AlerWX today and stay ahead of the storm.
StormRecord
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StormRecord generates verified weather reports for a specific U.S. location and date. Instant. Official. Built on government data sources. Whether you're supporting an insurance claim, legal case, accident report, or professional documentation need, StormRecord answers a critical question: What were the actual weather conditions at this location on that date? WHAT STORMRECORD DOES StormRecord creates Weather Evidence Reports (PDFs) using authoritative U.S. government and public data sources, including: - National Weather Service (NWS) - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - NCEI Storm Events Database - Official weather observations from ASOS/AWOS surface stations Each report is generated on demand for a specific U.S. address and date and includes: - Verified weather conditions (rain, wind, hail, snowfall, temperature, and more) - Hourly weather logs from the nearest reporting station - Official storm event confirmations when available - Transparent data sources and methodology - Professional formatting suitable for claims, cases, and records WHO USES STORMRECORD - Homeowners documenting storm damage for insurance claims - Drivers documenting weather conditions at the time of an accident - Attorneys and paralegals gathering weather evidence for legal cases - Property owners supporting slip-and-fall or premises liability cases - Travelers proving weather related flight delays or cancellations - Contractors documenting weather delays on projects WHAT STORMRECORD IS NOT StormRecord provides verified weather documentation. StormRecord does not provide expert testimony. Reports document historical conditions but do not determine causation, assess damage, or provide insurance, legal, or coverage opinions. No guarantee of any claim, case, or dispute outcome. PRICING - No account required - Free to search - $49.99 per report. No subscriptions - No ads - Reports available instantly No tracking. No data resale. Reports generated only for locations you request. Designed by a degreed meteorologist. Built on the same government data sources used by forensic meteorologists and NWS forecast offices. StormRecord turns complex meteorological data into clear, defensible documentation for when accuracy matters most. Terms of Use: https://stormrecord.com/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AlerWX at none against StormRecord's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. StormRecord sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AlerWX asks for nothing beyond the download.
AlerWX ships an update weekly, StormRecord every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AlerWX | StormRecord |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (168 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 81.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 168 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 103 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tar Heel Media Group, LLC | Jeff Eads |
In-app purchases
AlerWX
No in-app purchases
StormRecord
- Weather Evidence Report$49.99
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