# RadarScope vs Hail Trace

The clearest difference is price: Hail Trace at Free against RadarScope's $9.99. Hail Trace also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). RadarScope's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 3.3) and chart position (#1 vs #203). On ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

RadarScope holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RadarScope has 2.8K ratings behind it against 122, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 51% of RadarScope's written reviews are positive against 62% of Hail Trace's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

RadarScope ships an update monthly, Hail Trace every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | RadarScope | Hail Trace |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.2 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radarscope/id288419283/reviews)** | [3.3 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hail-trace/id550171847/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 122 |
| Positive reviews | 51.4% of reviews | **62.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | #203 |
| Size | 310 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Base Velocity, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/288419286) | [Derik Kline](https://appshunter.io/developer/1222062372) |

## What reviewers say

### RadarScope

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

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Paid · Weather, #13 Top Grossing · Weather, #35 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


### Hail Trace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hail-trace/id550171847)

**Currently charting:** #203 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Discover properties with hail, wind, and tornado damage to identify sales leads for restoration services. Get notified of customer impacts, canvass effectively, and track potential clients to nurture them into sales.

**Highlights:** Find hail, wind, and tornado damage, Customer impact notifications, Canvass and track customers, Identify quality sales leads, Nurture leads into sales

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎯 Accurate and detailed hail mapping data
- ⚡ Real-time storm tracking and alerts
- 👥 Exceptional customer service and support team
- 💼 Valuable business tool for roofing and restoration industries
- 🗺️ User-friendly map interface with zoom and customization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Mobile app frequently crashes and freezes
- ⚠️ Recent updates introduced significant performance issues
- 🔄 App requires frequent restarts to function
- 📍 Geolocation and location detection problems
- 🗺️ Outdated map data in some regions

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and force closes frequently
- Freezing and locking up during use
- Filters require multiple attempts to work
- Slider controls unresponsive
- Maps fail to load on first attempt

**Requested features**

- Improve mobile app stability and performance
- Simplify app navigation and interface
- Better notification system
- Fix geolocation accuracy
- Streamline filters and search functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RadarScope free?

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

### Is Hail Trace free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RadarScope or Hail Trace?

RadarScope is rated higher. RadarScope averages 4.2 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Hail Trace averages 3.3 from 122 ratings.

### Do RadarScope or Hail Trace have ads?

Neither RadarScope nor Hail Trace shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RadarScope or Hail Trace?

RadarScope ships an update monthly, and Hail Trace every 2 weeks. Most recently, RadarScope was updated on October 17, 2026 and Hail Trace on October 17, 2026.

### Which is more popular, RadarScope or Hail Trace?

RadarScope currently peaks at #1 in the App Store charts, and Hail Trace at #203. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*