# iDamage vs TornadoSpy+

The clearest difference is rating: iDamage at 3.4 against TornadoSpy+'s 2.9. iDamage also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 42%). TornadoSpy+'s advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

iDamage costs $2.99 and TornadoSpy+ $2.99 up front. iDamage sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and TornadoSpy+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iDamage holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 37 and 65 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of iDamage's written reviews are positive against 42% of TornadoSpy+'s.

iDamage ships an update every 4 months, TornadoSpy+ every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | iDamage | TornadoSpy+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[3.4 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idamage-pushed/id361098444/reviews)** | [2.9 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tornadospy-plus/id413928923/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 37 | **65** |
| Positive reviews | **67.6% of reviews** | 41.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#37** | #85 |
| Size | 4 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [homedatasheet.com, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/307726715) | [Justin Time](https://appshunter.io/developer/308502519) |

## What reviewers say

### iDamage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idamage-pushed/id361098444)

**Currently charting:** #37 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

Receive real-time push notifications for severe weather events, including detailed damage reports from trained spotters and emergency responders. Customize alerts by location and weather type, and view storm data on an interactive map. Includes wildfire reports and detailed weather outlooks.

**Highlights:** Push notifications for storm events, Configurable location and weather filters, Map view with color-coded storm pins, List view of storm events, Integration with Maps app for directions, Convective weather outlooks and discussions, Wildfire thermal anomaly and report maps

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2022 Location-based events | Free | one-time |
| 2023 Location-based events | Free | one-time |
| 2025 Location-based events | Free | one-time |
| 2024 Location-based events | Free | one-time |
| 2026 Location-based events | $1.99 | one-time |


### TornadoSpy+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tornadospy-plus/id413928923)

**Currently charting:** #85 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

Stay informed about severe weather with real-time tornado and hail alerts. Report and view sightings instantly, access animated radar maps, and receive push notifications. Become part of a global storm spotting network for enhanced safety.

**Highlights:** Real-time tornado and hail alerts, User and official sighting reports, Animated U.S. radar maps, Push, email, and text notifications, Overlayed radar and sighting maps, Tornado forecast maps, Share and view storm photos

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TornadoSpy One | $0.99 | per year |
| Extreme Weather Radio | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fast Animated Radar (US) | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Used to be amazing
- 👍 Great for storm spotters
- 👍 User/spotter sightings
- 👍 Timely alerts (historically)
- 👍 Invaluable safety tool

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Not working recently
- 🐛 Data lag/untimely
- 🐛 No tornado alerts
- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Unreliable performance

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes upon opening
- App crashes when clicking notifications
- Radar locks up
- Creates fake sightings
- Alert area not saving

**Requested features**

- Fix tornado/severe thunderstorm map (white screen)
- Add tornado category information
- Improve iPad scaling
- Add 2-hour radar motion view
- Ability to adjust overlay layers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iDamage free?

iDamage costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is TornadoSpy+ free?

TornadoSpy+ costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iDamage or TornadoSpy+?

iDamage is rated higher. iDamage averages 3.4 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while TornadoSpy+ averages 2.9 from 65 ratings.

### Do iDamage or TornadoSpy+ have ads?

Neither iDamage nor TornadoSpy+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iDamage or TornadoSpy+?

iDamage ships an update every 4 months, and TornadoSpy+ every 6 weeks. Most recently, iDamage was updated on October 29, 2026 and TornadoSpy+ on October 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, iDamage or TornadoSpy+?

iDamage currently peaks at #37 in the App Store charts, and TornadoSpy+ at #85. 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.*