Comparison

NOAA Live Weather Radar vs StormSITREP

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

Head to head
About

NOAA Live Weather Radar

Get real-time weather forecasts, storm alerts, and hurricane tracking. View live radar maps with layered weather data for rain, snow, wind, and more. Stay informed and prepared for any weather condition.

Highlights
  • Live local radar map
  • Real-time weather alerts
  • Hurricane and storm tracking
  • Rain and snow alerts
  • Layered weather maps (wind, rain, snow)
  • Accurate, up-to-date forecasts
Features
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Stay ahead of the weather with NOAA Live Weather Radar — your trusted companion for real-time forecasts, storm alerts, and hurricane tracking! "The app provides up-to-date information specific to my location. Exactly what I need when the networks just keep replaying the same news over and over." "This app is perfect! It lets users view several different perspectives in no time. I love mapping relative humidity — from freezing to extremely hot conditions, I can see it all my way. I find the readings to be accurate, on point, and very reliable." Get instant updates with a live local radar map, layered with real-time weather alerts, storm trackers, and rain alerts. Whether you’re preparing for sunshine, rain, snow, or severe storms, our NOAA weather radar keeps you informed and ready. Track hurricanes and tornadoes effortlessly with our powerful storm tracker live radar, and plan your outdoor adventures with confidence using our live weather radar forecast and local weather maps. Key Benefits: Real-time live radar maps to monitor current weather conditions Hurricane tracker and storm radar alerts for early warnings Storm and rain alerts to keep you one step ahead Reliable weather updates directly from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Customize your view with layered maps for wind, rain, snow, and more Whether you're heading out for a run, planning a trip, or staying safe during severe weather, NOAA Live Weather Radar ensures you're always prepared. Download now and experience the most reliable weather radar, storm tracker, and local forecast — right at your fingertips! SUBSCRIPTIONS Subscribe to NOAA Live Weather Radar for premium features like full hurricane tracking, real-time storm alerts, and advanced weather insights: Options: 3-day free trial, then renews weekly for $5,99 Terms of Use: https://noaaliveradar.com/legal/terms Privacy Policy: https://noaaliveradar.com/legal/privacy

About

StormSITREP

Get real-time storm information, severe weather alerts, and detailed radar analysis. This app helps you track developing storms, understand their structure, and stay prepared for changing weather conditions.

Highlights
  • Real-time storm information
  • Severe weather updates
  • Radar analysis
  • Cloud identification
  • Storm structure analysis
  • Meteorology education
  • Live location tracking
Features
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StormSITREP Real-time storm information, severe weather updates, radar analysis, and situation reports when it matters most. Tracking developing storms, breaking weather threats, and significant changes across the region — keeping you informed, prepared, and ahead of the storm. Weather changes fast. Stay informed. Stay prepared. Cloud Identification Storm Structure Meteorology Education and Glossary Live Location Tracking and Storm Cell Interception Detailed Storm and Environmental Information and Development Storm Cell Score Rating and Tracking

Screenshots

NOAA Live Weather Radar4 screens
StormSITREP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StormSITREP at none against NOAA Live Weather Radar's 5. StormSITREP also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). NOAA Live Weather Radar's advantage is ratings volume (2.4K vs 1) and chart position (#13 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. NOAA Live Weather Radar sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.95 per 7 days. StormSITREP asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

StormSITREP holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NOAA Live Weather Radar has 2.4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
NOAA Live Weather Radar versus StormSITREP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNOAA Live Weather RadarStormSITREP
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.4K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews17.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.4K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#13 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size302 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEast End Technologies Ltd.JUSTIN MICHAEL BACON

Customer experience

NOAA Live Weather Radar

All ratings2,418 ratings
Positive92.2%
Neutral1.4%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews82 reviews
Positive17.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative82.9%

StormSITREP

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

NOAA Live Weather Radar

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Radar and weather data not accurate
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Subscription issues and inability to cancel

Requested features

4 requests
  • Provide future weather forecast for free
  • Improve radar and weather data coverage
  • Add more weather layers and information
  • Make the app more user-friendly and intuitive

StormSITREP

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

NOAA Live Weather Radar

Subscriptions5
  • Unlock all features3 Days trial$7.957 Days
  • Unlock all features3 Days trial$9.957 Days
  • Unlock all features3 Days trial$9.997 Days
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  • Unlock all features3 Days trial$10.957 Days
  • Unlock all features3 Days trial$14.957 Days
None

StormSITREP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NOAA Live Weather Radar free?
NOAA Live Weather Radar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StormSITREP free?
StormSITREP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NOAA Live Weather Radar or StormSITREP?
StormSITREP is rated higher. NOAA Live Weather Radar averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while StormSITREP averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do NOAA Live Weather Radar or StormSITREP have ads?
Neither NOAA Live Weather Radar nor StormSITREP shows ads.

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