Comparison

WTOC First Alert Radar vs Storm Tracker°

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

Head to head
About

WTOC First Alert Radar

Get hyper-local weather information with high-resolution radar and future radar to track storms. Receive severe weather alerts and personalized forecasts for your saved locations. Stay informed about current conditions and potential threats with this comprehensive weather tool.

Highlights
  • 250 meter high-resolution radar
  • Future radar tracking
  • High-resolution satellite imagery
  • Current weather updates
  • Daily and hourly forecasts
  • Favorite location saving
  • Severe weather alerts
Features
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The WTOC Mobile Weather App includes: * Access to station content specifically for our mobile users * 250 meter radar, the highest resolution available * Future radar to see where severe weather is headed * High resolution satellite cloud imagery * Current weather updated multiple times per hour * Daily and Hourly forecasts updated hourly from our computer models * Ability to add and save your favorite locations * A fully integrated GPS for current location awareness * Severe weather alerts from the National Weather Service * Opt-in push alerts to keep you safe in severe weather

About

Storm Tracker°

Track severe weather events like storms, tornadoes, and hurricanes with real-time radar and forecasts. Get NOAA alerts for floods and other hazards. Monitor weather patterns up to 10 days in advance.

Highlights
  • Live storm tracking
  • Doppler radar for rain and snow
  • NOAA weather warnings and alerts
  • Hourly and 10-day forecasts
  • HD quality map
  • Unlimited locations
Features
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Track LIVE Storm’s Activity; Check the Weather updates, radar, and get warnings. Follow the storm’s path and its development NOW, and days ahead. Be well-informed. STORM TRACKER - EXTREME WEATHER RADAR Accurate, reliable, and easy-to-navigate Storm Tracker with 1.4M downloads worldwide. The storm tracker app provides 24/7 real-time tracking of several weather patterns like heavy storms, tornadoes, hurricanes, typhoons, tropical storms, cyclones, and other severe weather conditions. FREE ACCESS TO STORM TRACKER Needful Weather Information; • Rain & Snow Radar - Doppler info • 24/7 NOAA Weather Warnings & Alerts on maps for floods, tides, and storms (US only) • Weather charts for temperature, precipitation, wind speed, and pressure information • Detailed Hourly forecasts, up to 10 days • HD quality map • Unlimited Locations SUPPORTED COUNTRIES AND REGIONS NORTH AMERICA: United States*, Canada, Mexico EUROPE: France, United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Netherlands, Switzerland, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark APAC: Japan, Hong Kong, Korea, Taiwan & Australia *Frequent severe weather conditions coverage in Florida, Texas, Alabama, Oklahoma, Kansas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Georgia, Mississippi, North and South Carolina SUBSCRIBE TO PREMIUM ACCESS • Hurricane tracker • Rain Radar; Future precipitation forecasts • Wind Tracker; Map with animated wind direction with a 12-day windy forecast • Ad-free Experience Subscriptions automatically renew each month 24 hours before the end of the current period and your iTunes account will be charged unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can turn off auto-renew at any time from within the app. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited if you purchase a subscription. Terms & Conditions: https://impalastudios.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://impalastudios.com/privacy UNITS OF MEASUREMENT Fahrenheit/Celsius | Miles/Kilometers | Wind speed in kN, mph, km/h, Beaufort | Barometric Pressure in Inches (inHG) and Atmospheric Pressure in Hectopascal (hPa) YOUR EXPERIENCE IS IMPORTANT TO US! *Please check if the answers are available in the Frequently Asked Questions app Settings. *(FQA) Our support team is very happy with your feedback, questions, and suggestions and is always ready to help you via support@impalastudios.com. Storm Tracker (C) 2014 Impala Studios

Screenshots

WTOC First Alert Radar3 screens
Storm Tracker°4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WTOC First Alert Radar at none against Storm Tracker°'s 8. WTOC First Alert Radar also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (59% vs 46%). Storm Tracker°'s advantage is chart position (#63 vs unranked) and ratings volume (82K vs 13K). On price, update cadence, ads 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

Both are free to download. Storm Tracker° sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. WTOC First Alert Radar asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WTOC First Alert Radar holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Storm Tracker° has 82K ratings behind it against 13K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of WTOC First Alert Radar's written reviews are positive against 46% of Storm Tracker°'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WTOC First Alert Radar ships an update every 6 weeks, Storm Tracker° every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
WTOC First Alert Radar versus Storm Tracker°: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWTOC First Alert RadarStorm Tracker°
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (13K ratings) — better4.6 (82K ratings)
Positive reviews59.0% of reviews — better46.3% of reviews
Number of ratings13K82K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#63 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size254 MB299 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGray Television Group, Inc.Impala Studios

Customer experience

WTOC First Alert Radar

All ratings13,273 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral2.6%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews83 reviews
Positive59.0%
Neutral9.6%
Negative31.3%

Storm Tracker°

All ratings82,275 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral4.9%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews281 reviews
Positive46.3%
Neutral8.2%
Negative45.6%

User reviews

WTOC First Alert Radar

From 13K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Straightforward and simple to use
  • 🚀 Accurate weather forecasts
  • 🚀 Reliable radar and weather updates
  • 👍 Helpful for severe weather alerts
  • 👍 Trusted weather source for the region

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Radar issues (stops at 12 hours, inaccurate readings)
  • 🐛 Inconsistent alert notifications (missing alerts for severe weather)
  • 🔍 Too many advertisements, difficult to navigate
  • 🐛 App slowness and glitches

Storm Tracker°

From 82K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Accurate weather forecasts
  • 🔍 Detailed radar imagery
  • 💡 Helpful storm tracking features
  • 👍 Easy to use interface

Room to improve

  • 🔔 Excessive notifications and alerts
  • 💰 Paywall for advanced features
  • 📺 Intrusive ads
  • 🐛 Inaccurate weather data in some areas

Bugs and requests

WTOC First Alert Radar

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Radar not working since last update
  • Hourly and daily forecasts not aligning
  • App crashing or freezing on some devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add ability to set user's location
  • Improve radar functionality and extend time range
  • Enhance alert accuracy and timeliness

Storm Tracker°

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Weather data not updating in real-time
  • App crashing or freezing on some devices
  • Saved locations not syncing properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add wind speed indicator
  • Improve radar coverage in remote areas
  • Provide more customization options
  • Offer a one-time purchase option instead of subscription

In-app purchases

None

WTOC First Alert Radar

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Storm Tracker°

Subscriptions8
  • Weekly Premium Subscription3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Full Access for a Week3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Full Access for a Week3 Days trial$4.997 Days
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  • Annual Limited Time Offer$9.991 Year
  • Limited Time Offer$14.991 Year
  • Annual Premium Subscription$19.991 Year
  • Annual full access with no ads$19.991 Year
  • Annual full access with no ads$24.991 Year

Questions

Is WTOC First Alert Radar free?
WTOC First Alert Radar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Storm Tracker° free?
Storm Tracker° is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WTOC First Alert Radar or Storm Tracker°?
WTOC First Alert Radar is rated higher. WTOC First Alert Radar averages 4.8 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Storm Tracker° averages 4.6 from 82K ratings.
Do WTOC First Alert Radar or Storm Tracker° have ads?
Both WTOC First Alert Radar and Storm Tracker° show ads.
Which is updated more often, WTOC First Alert Radar or Storm Tracker°?
WTOC First Alert Radar ships an update every 6 weeks, and Storm Tracker° every 2 months. Most recently, WTOC First Alert Radar was updated on October 1, 2026 and Storm Tracker° on October 2, 2026.

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