Comparison

Nordic Radar vs GeoStorm

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

Head to head
About

Nordic Radar

Visualize current and upcoming rainfall across Norway and neighboring Nordic countries. Track snow, pinpoint your location on radar maps, and use the compass to anticipate weather changes for outdoor planning.

Highlights
  • Real-time rainfall radar maps
  • Location highlighting
  • Integrated compass
  • Zoom and animation controls
  • Nordic region composite map
  • Oslo region detailed view
Features
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See where it rains right now and where the rainfall regions are moving in Norway. Take full advantage of the great rainfall radar maps for Norway and the neighboring countries made public by yr.no on iPhone and iPad! Now including a detailed radar map for the Oslo region, new maps for northern Norway, and a composite map for the Nordic countries. Find out when it is going to rain where you are, where it has been snowing in the last hours, to plan your next outdoor trip. Nordic Radar highlights your location on the radar maps. A compass helps to orient the device in the direction the rain comes from when outside. Zoom and browse the rainfall radar maps for Norway step by step or as customized animation. Features: - See your current location marked on the rainfall radar maps - Zoom and animate rainfall radar maps - Step or loop through rainfall radar maps - Use the integrated compass display to see from where rain is approaching - Adjust the number of downloaded radar maps according to the available connection - Includes the radar maps currently available through yr.no, including Norway, different subdivisions, a detailed view on Oslo region and a Nordic composite, including Denmark, Sweden and Finland. Nordic Radar uses the freely available radar maps from yr.no, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and the NRK.

About

GeoStorm

Features
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GeoStorm is the all-in-one weather and visualization tool. Whether you’re a professional mariner, an avid hiker, or an aurora chaser, GeoStorm integrates high-quality data from with real-time tracking to keep you informed. Explore Our Core Modules: Sky & Space: Never miss a moment with precise Sun and Moon positioning. Use our Satellite Imagery (Beta) to see the world from above and stay updated with live Northern Lights (Aurora) observations reported over the last 24 hours. Sea & Navigation: Set sail with confidence using official Nautical Charts. Monitor maritime activity with live Ship tracking (Beta) and stay ahead of the game with the latest Fishing & Catch reports. Land & Wilderness: Master the terrain with detailed Topographic Maps. Discover new heights with our Mountain Peak (Beta) database and explore local biodiversity through integrated Species Observations.

Screenshots

Nordic Radar4 screens
GeoStorm4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: GeoStorm at Free against Nordic Radar's $1.99. GeoStorm also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 months). Nordic Radar's advantage is iOS requirement (9.3 vs 15.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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

GeoStorm is free to download; Nordic Radar costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nordic Radar ships an update every 5 months, GeoStorm every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Nordic Radar versus GeoStorm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNordic RadarGeoStorm
Price$1.99Free — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.3 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHarald SodemannJon-Remi Bredesen

In-app purchases

None

Nordic Radar

No in-app purchases

None

GeoStorm

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nordic Radar free?
Nordic Radar costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is GeoStorm free?
GeoStorm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Nordic Radar or GeoStorm have ads?
Neither Nordic Radar nor GeoStorm shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nordic Radar or GeoStorm?
Nordic Radar ships an update every 5 months, and GeoStorm every 5 weeks. Most recently, Nordic Radar was updated on October 27, 2026 and GeoStorm on October 25, 2026.

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