Comparison

DNT StormTRACKER vs FOX Weather

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

Head to head
About

DNT StormTRACKER

Get hyper-local weather updates with high-resolution radar and satellite imagery. This app provides future radar, current conditions, and customizable forecasts for your favorite locations, along with severe weather alerts.

Highlights
  • 250 meter radar
  • High resolution satellite imagery
  • Future radar
  • Current weather updates
  • Saved locations
  • Daily and hourly forecasts
  • GPS location awareness
  • Push alerts
Features
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The Duluth News Tribune StormTRACKER Weather App includes: • Access to station content specifically for our mobile users • 250 meter radar, the highest resolution available • High resolution satellite cloud imagery • Future radar to see where severe weather is headed • Current weather updated multiple times per hour • Ability to add and save your favorite locations • Daily and Hourly forecasts updated hourly from our computer models • A fully integrated GPS for current location awareness • Opt-in push alerts to keep you safe in severe weather • Severe weather alerts from the National Weather Service

About

FOX Weather

Get detailed weather forecasts, severe weather alerts, and live storm tracking with a 3D radar. Customize locations, view hourly and long-range predictions, and access live news and weather articles from a team of meteorologists.

Highlights
  • 3D radar tracking
  • 14-day forecasts
  • Severe weather alerts
  • Customizable locations
  • Live streaming news
  • Feels-like temperature
Features
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Download FOX Weather to get the updates you need, straight from America’s Weather team. Forecast ten days or ten months in advance, customize your locations, and chase the storm with 3D radar tracking. FOX Weather is ready for whatever the weather brings—rain or shine. Live stream news, get severe weather alerts or track local conditions, including UV index, sunset/sunrise times, and feels-like temp. How? 3D Radar • Go inside the eye of the storm with our exclusive 3D mobile radar, including both national and local high-resolution views. • Zoom, tilt, or swipe to look at the storm from any angle you choose and switch between 3D and 2D maps. Forecasts • Check the forecast for today or 14 days from now. • Hour-by-hour breakdown for the next 48 hours. • Schedule your wedding, vacation, or family reunion with long-range forecasting, with alerts about changes in the forecast as they happen. Location Customization • Rename locations that matter to you—customize with names including “Stephanie’s house” or favorite vacation spots, like “Ski Heaven.” Alerts • Push notifications give you the updates you need—when you need them. Plus, toggle between Fahrenheit and Celsius for international weather. • Subscribe to severe weather alerts and get notified about extreme or dangerous conditions. • Choose between hourly, daily, and historical views for any location worldwide. • Use widgets for an at-a-glance way to check the weather, with colors and icons that change depending on what’s going on outside. Live Streaming News • Tap into live streaming, on-demand forecasts, severe weather video clips, and more. • Delve into every angle of the story with over 100 meteorologists and firsthand FOX professionals. • Follow the storm, hurricane, tornado, or cyclone as it drifts across local, national, and international maps. • Stay safe with real-time updates about cold weather including rain, wind, and snow. • Be prepared for anything from heat waves to blizzards. • Get more than just a barometer read with reports on the humidity, UV index, and reports about thunder and lightning during storm surges. • Explore editor’s picks, lifestyle stories, videos of the earth and space, and discover new facts from the Learn section of the News tab. Feels-Like Temperature • Do you need a jacket today? Choose between actual temperatures and feels-like temperatures to find out. Weather Articles • Read about the top weather stories worldwide from our team of Digital Meteorologists, reporting on the biggest weather news around the clock from the FOX Forecast Center. Sunrise and Sunset Times • Use the dusk and dawn predictors for that perfect sunrise hike or romantic sunset dinner. Wind speed and gusts • Don’t let gusts blow you off your feet, with details including the wind speed and wind advisories. UV Index • Find out what days you need an extra layer of sunscreen. America’s Weather Team • Meet the meteorologists who bring you the research, personality, and education that makes them our top field and studio correspondents. • Dive into analysis and coverage that break down even the most complicated weather patterns. Cloud Cover • Don’t let clouds get in your way. Get details about how hazy the day will be. Air Quality Data • Breathe easy with reports about how clean the air is today. Weather apps can be a whirlwind. Get the FOX Weather App for 24/7 forecasts, news, and storm watches. FOX Weather—weathering it together. Visit https://www.foxweather.com/terms-of-use for more information.

Screenshots

DNT StormTRACKER4 screens
FOX Weather4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DNT StormTRACKER at none against FOX Weather's 2. DNT StormTRACKER also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). FOX Weather's advantage is ratings volume (369K vs 66) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, rating 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. FOX Weather sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. DNT StormTRACKER asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for DNT StormTRACKER against 4.8 for FOX Weather. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FOX Weather has 369K ratings behind it against 66, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DNT StormTRACKER ships an update every 2 months, FOX Weather fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
DNT StormTRACKER versus FOX Weather: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDNT StormTRACKERFOX Weather
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (66 ratings)4.8 (369K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—65.8% of reviews
Number of ratings66369K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#45 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size251 MB240 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperForum Communications CompanyFox News Network, LLC

Customer experience

DNT StormTRACKER

All ratings66 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral3.0%
Negative3.0%

FOX Weather

All ratings369,016 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral2.9%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews713 reviews
Positive65.8%
Neutral8.6%
Negative25.7%

Bugs and requests

DNT StormTRACKER

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

FOX Weather

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Radar not loading or updating properly
  • Inconsistent temperature and humidity data
  • App freezes or crashes when switching views
  • Inability to change date for event planning

Requested features

5 requests
  • Customizable weather alert notifications
  • Extended future radar forecasts (6+ hours)
  • Improved widget functionality and customization
  • Ability to view weather data in landscape mode
  • More detailed air quality and pollen information

In-app purchases

None

DNT StormTRACKER

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

FOX Weather

Subscriptions2
  • FOX Weather Premium$1.991 Month
  • FOX Weather Premium$12.991 Year

Questions

Is DNT StormTRACKER free?
DNT StormTRACKER is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FOX Weather free?
FOX Weather is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DNT StormTRACKER or FOX Weather?
FOX Weather is rated higher. DNT StormTRACKER averages 4.7 out of 5 from 66 ratings, while FOX Weather averages 4.8 from 369K ratings.
Do DNT StormTRACKER or FOX Weather have ads?
FOX Weather shows ads; DNT StormTRACKER does not.
Which is updated more often, DNT StormTRACKER or FOX Weather?
DNT StormTRACKER ships an update every 2 months, and FOX Weather fortnightly. Most recently, DNT StormTRACKER was updated on November 3, 2026 and FOX Weather on November 12, 2026.

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