# RadarScope vs TrueFax

The clearest difference is price: TrueFax at Free against RadarScope's $9.99. TrueFax also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). RadarScope's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 57 months) and ratings volume (2.8K vs 2). On ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

TrueFax is free to download; RadarScope costs $9.99 up front. RadarScope sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. TrueFax asks for nothing beyond the download.

TrueFax holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RadarScope has 2.8K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

RadarScope ships an update monthly, TrueFax every 57 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RadarScope | TrueFax |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radarscope/id288419283/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/truefax/id1590607014/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 51.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 57 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | — |
| Size | 310 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Base Velocity, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/288419286) | [Home Data Experts, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1595213692) |

## What reviewers say

### RadarScope

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radarscope/id288419283)

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Paid · Weather, #13 Top Grossing · Weather, #104 Top Paid (US App Store)

Visualize professional-grade weather radar data with advanced tools for meteorologists, storm spotters, and enthusiasts. Access real-time radar information, severe weather alerts, and historical data with optional subscription tiers for enhanced capabilities.

**Highlights:** Single-site radar data visualization, Severe weather alerts and warnings, NWS-generated storm tracks, Historical radar data archive, GOES satellite products, Multi-Radar Multi-Sensor products

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Tier 1 | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro Tier 2 | $14.99 | per month |
| Pro Tier 2 | $99.99 | per year |
| RadarScope Pro Subscription | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent radar app
- 🔍 Detailed radar data and features
- ⚡ Lightning detection
- 📍 Accurate location tracking
- 🌪️ Helpful for storm tracking and chasing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive with additional subscription fees
- 🗺️ Limited map details without subscription
- 🕰️ Radar data can be delayed
- 🇨🇦 Limited support for Canadian users
- 🤔 Steep learning curve for novice users

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issues and failed purchases
- Inconsistent radar updates and connectivity problems
- Apple Watch app limitations and bugs

**Requested features**

- Winter weather advisories and precipitation coloring
- Ability to view multiple radars simultaneously
- More detailed road maps
- Archived radar data access
- Customizable alert colors and notifications


### TrueFax

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/truefax/id1590607014)

This app provides detailed reports on potential storm damage to homes, similar to how vehicle history reports work. It accesses a nationwide database to identify the frequency and severity of weather events that could have impacted a property.

**Highlights:** Storm damage reports for homes, Nationwide storm database, Hail, high winds, and lightning data, Damage frequency and severity, Property damage history

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RadarScope free?

RadarScope costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is TrueFax free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RadarScope or TrueFax?

TrueFax is rated higher. RadarScope averages 4.2 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while TrueFax averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do RadarScope or TrueFax have ads?

Neither RadarScope nor TrueFax shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RadarScope or TrueFax?

RadarScope ships an update monthly, and TrueFax every 57 months. Most recently, RadarScope was updated on October 19, 2026 and TrueFax on October 1, 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.*