Comparison

Hazard Call vs STORM

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Hazard Call

Receive phone calls for tornado threats and stay informed about severe weather forecasts. This community-based service provides early warnings for your safety, funded by your local community association.

Highlights
  • Tornado threat phone calls
  • Severe weather forecast awareness
  • Early warning system
  • Community-funded service
  • Ready-Set-Go storm alerts
Features
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HazardCall is a Community based Weather Safety Service. This app and the HazardCall service is Free to individual consumers. This is because you local community has purchased the service for use as a community resource. The details can be found at www.hazardcall.com. The service has 2 primary functions. 1) You will receive a phone call whenever there is a Tornado threat to your community. 2) The Ready-Set-Go service keeps you aware of Storm and Tornado forecasts so you have the early warning you need to be on alert for Severe Weather. Both of these services are provided at no charge by your local Home Owners Association, Manufactured Housing Community or RV Park. Please check with your property manager to see if the service is available.

About

STORM

This app provides real-time storm cell tracking and calculates the exact distance and direction to threatening weather. It offers detailed threat probabilities and future storm paths, helping users make informed decisions for family safety.

Highlights
  • Real-time storm cell tracking
  • Exact distance and direction to storms
  • Tornado, Hail, and Wind threat probabilities
  • 60-minute future storm paths
  • Custom location monitoring
  • Street-level arrival times
Features
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How far is the Tornado from you? Storm-GPS tells you. Tracks cells in real-time and calculates exact distance to your location. Don't guess. Know. Storm GPS in your pocket gives you the guidance you need to protect your Family and loved ones. Most weather apps just show you a blob of rain. Storm GPS monitors every single storm cell in the sky 24/7, updating threat levels every minute. We combine real-time National Weather Service (NWS) warnings with your precise GPS location to answer the only question that matters: Is this storm hitting ME? Why Storm GPS reduces anxiety: Instant GPS Tracking: See the exact distance and direction to the closest threatening storm cell instantly. Custom Location Tracking: Add your specific locations: Home, Work, Grandma's House... X-Ray Vision: Don't guess. See specific probability bars for Tornado, Hail, and Wind threats for every single cell. 60-Minute Future Paths: Dynamic forecast corridors show you exactly where the storm is headed in the next hour. Professional-Grade Features: Street-Level ETAs: precise arrival times out to 60 miles. Family Safety: Monitor custom locations (Cottage, Kid's Camp, Grandma's House) - remotely. Zero Clutter: No ads, no fluff. Just life-saving data designed for quick decisions when seconds count. Whether you are a storm spotter, emergency responder, or a parent keeping your family safe, Storm GPS puts professional-grade weather intelligence in the palm of your hand. Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Hazard Call4 screens
STORM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Hazard Call at 5.0 against STORM's 3.4. Hazard Call also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). STORM's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 8 months). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. STORM sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. Hazard Call asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hazard Call holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 5 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hazard Call ships an update every 8 months, STORM every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Hazard Call versus STORM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHazard CallSTORM
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better3.4 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings35 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWeatherCall Services LLCDaniel Lampe

Customer experience

Hazard Call

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

STORM

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Hazard Call

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

STORM

Subscriptions1
  • STORM-GPS Premium Annual$4.991 Year

Questions

Is Hazard Call free?
Hazard Call is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is STORM free?
STORM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hazard Call or STORM?
Hazard Call is rated higher. Hazard Call averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while STORM averages 3.4 from 5 ratings.
Do Hazard Call or STORM have ads?
Neither Hazard Call nor STORM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hazard Call or STORM?
Hazard Call ships an update every 8 months, and STORM every 9 days. Most recently, Hazard Call was updated on October 24, 2026 and STORM on October 28, 2026.

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