Winter Storm Tracker vs SkyCast Radar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Winter Storm Tracker
Visualize snowfall predictions for the upcoming 72 hours with an interactive map. Get detailed forecasts to plan your winter activities or travel.
- Interactive snowfall map
- 72-hour forecast
- Detailed predictions
- Winter weather visualization
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Winter Storm Tracker is an interactive mapping application that provides the snowfall forecast for the next 72 hours.
SkyCast Radar
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Track Every Drop. Forecast Every Flake. Rain & Snow Map is your premium, ultra-responsive weather utility designed for precision and clarity. Whether you’re planning your morning commute or tracking a winter storm, our live radar and smart alerts keep you one step ahead. WHY CHOOSE RAIN & SNOW MAP? Powered by the industry-leading Apple WeatherKit, we provide hyper-local data with a stunning, high-performance map interface that feels smooth on every device. KEY FEATURES: Real-Time Weather Radar: View high-definition rain and snow radar with fluid animations. See exactly where the storm is headed. Smart Precipitation Alerts: Get instant notifications when rain or snow is detected near your location. Know if it's a light drizzle or a heavy downpour before it hits. Daily Frost Warnings: Protect your garden and your car! Receive a proactive alert if tomorrow’s temperature is forecast to drop near freezing (2°C/35°F). Pulsing Location Tracking: Our premium blue-dot marker ensures you always know exactly where you are relative to incoming weather. Privacy First: No invasive tracking. We respect your data and only use location to provide accurate, local alerts.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SkyCast Radar at every 3 days against Winter Storm Tracker's weekly. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Winter Storm Tracker ships an update weekly, SkyCast Radar every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Winter Storm Tracker | SkyCast Radar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | corey hoggard | Faruque Ahamed Mollick |
In-app purchases
Winter Storm Tracker
No in-app purchases
SkyCast Radar
No in-app purchases
Questions
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