# SatSquatch vs StormNet

The clearest difference is rating: StormNet at 4.9 against SatSquatch's 4.3. StormNet also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (82% vs 71%). SatSquatch's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months) and chart position (#194 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SatSquatch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. StormNet asks for nothing beyond the download.

StormNet holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 18 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of SatSquatch's written reviews are positive against 82% of StormNet's.

SatSquatch ships an update every 4 weeks, StormNet every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SatSquatch | StormNet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/satsquatch/id1504271649/reviews) | **[4.9 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stormnet/id6760000154/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **18** |
| Positive reviews | 70.6% of reviews | **81.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#194** | — |
| Size | 80 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WxByte LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1504271648) | [Cloudnine Weather, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/487445927) |

## What reviewers say

### SatSquatch

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

**Currently charting:** #194 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

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 |


### StormNet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stormnet/id6760000154)

This app provides highly accurate severe weather forecasts using advanced radar and real-time data analysis. It predicts risks for lightning, hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes up to 14 days in advance.

**Highlights:** NEXRAD Super-Res Radar, 14-day severe weather forecasts, Lightning, hail, wind, tornado risk prediction, Real-time data analysis, Radar overlays (reflectivity, velocity), National Weather Service warnings

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SatSquatch free?

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

### Is StormNet free?

StormNet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

StormNet is rated higher. SatSquatch averages 4.3 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while StormNet averages 4.9 from 18 ratings.

### Do SatSquatch or StormNet have ads?

Neither SatSquatch nor StormNet shows ads.

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

SatSquatch ships an update every 4 weeks, and StormNet every 2 months. Most recently, SatSquatch was updated on October 6, 2026 and StormNet on October 8, 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.*