# SatSquatch vs StormBase

The clearest difference is price: SatSquatch at Free against StormBase's $0.99. SatSquatch also leads on ratings volume (16 vs 4) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.4). StormBase's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (100% vs 71%). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

SatSquatch is free to download; StormBase costs $0.99 up front. SatSquatch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and StormBase sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

StormBase holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of SatSquatch's written reviews are positive against 100% of StormBase's.

SatSquatch ships an update every 4 weeks, StormBase every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SatSquatch | StormBase |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.3 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/satsquatch/id1504271649/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stormbase/id6759570177/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 70.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#75** |
| Size | 80 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WxByte LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1504271648) | [Abdullah Sheikh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1879563578) |

## What reviewers say

### SatSquatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/satsquatch/id1504271649)

Visualize detailed weather data with customizable maps. Access free satellite imagery and advanced layers with a subscription. Perfect for weather enthusiasts seeking beautiful, high-quality data.

**Highlights:** Customizable weather maps, GOES weather satellite data, Real-time high-res mesoanalysis, MRMS data layers, User-friendly interface, Subscription for advanced features

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SatSquatch Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| SatSquatch Pro | $49.99 | per year |


### StormBase

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stormbase/id6759570177)

**Currently charting:** #75 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

This app consolidates high-impact weather and space weather information from official NOAA and NWS sources. It provides forecast outlooks, alert maps, status feeds, and technical tools in a single, organized interface for quick access to critical U.S. weather intelligence.

**Highlights:** SPC convective and fire weather outlooks, WPC Excessive Rainfall Outlooks, SWPC space weather alerts and forecasts, GOES satellite imagery with animation, U.S. Alerts dashboard with search/filter, Radar network status monitoring, NWS local forecast tools and text products

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shower Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Downburst Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Microburst Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SatSquatch free?

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

### Is StormBase free?

StormBase costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SatSquatch or StormBase?

StormBase is rated higher. SatSquatch averages 4.3 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while StormBase averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do SatSquatch or StormBase have ads?

Neither SatSquatch nor StormBase shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SatSquatch or StormBase?

SatSquatch ships an update every 4 weeks, and StormBase every 5 days. Most recently, SatSquatch was updated on September 19, 2026 and StormBase on September 26, 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.*