Comparison

TornadoSpy+ vs Storm Climate Change

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

Head to head
About

TornadoSpy+

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
Currently charting
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Lightning strikes the earth around 100 times per second. Are you sure that the tornado sirens in your area will be in working order when the time comes? Stay safe with TornadoSpy+ featuring AccuSpy™ technology that gives you the power to report and view official and user spotted tornadoes or hail instantly. It contains U.S. animated radar maps, push alerts, overlayed maps, warnings, tornado forecast maps, and radar snapshots of tornado sighting areas. - Featured in the Joplin Globe on 5/20/12 - Featured on the front page of USAToday on 5/31/11 - Featured in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram on 6/16/11 - Over 150,000 confirmed alerts sent out - Over 130,000 TornadoSpy spotters in addition to professional spotters from the national weather service. On 5/10/10, a user spotted the Oklahoma City tornado 20 MINUTES before the NOAA report, which gave other users valuable lead time to escape the storm. This is a frequent occurrence since user reports are submitted and viewable immediately. Sightings are filtered through state-of-the art AccuSpy™ technology to prevent false alerts and only send you the most accurate sightings. Features: - Track tornado/hailstorm movement worldwide on the built-in map - Report nearby tornadoes/hail with a simple touch - View HD radar, tornadoes, and hail overlayed on interactive maps simultaneously - Includes official tornado reports as well as tornado warnings from National Weather Service storm spotters - Real Time Push alerts - Email and text alerts - Share and view tornado/hail photos in seconds - Filter sightings by spotter ratings - View previous tornadoes/hail sightings - Write storm report notes - Users can rate sightings submitted by other users - Verify sighting reports with radar snapshots near report areas. - Radar loops - Tornado forecasts - Warning maps - AccuSpy™ state-of-the art storm spotting In-app Purchases - US National Weather Radio - Animated Radar using FAST technology (TornadoSpy Exclusive) - TornadoSpy One which is an optional, auto-renewable yearly subscription for roughly $0.99 a year and includes faster search times, ad removal and animated radar. The subscription can be cancelled at any time. Terms of Service: http://www.justintimeapps.com/policies.html Download now, and become a part of the fastest and largest worldwide storm spotting network. Demo video can be seen at justintimeapps.com/ss.html

About

Storm Climate Change

Features
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Storm Climate Change is your go-to app for staying informed about the latest weather updates while also contributing to the fight against climate change. With a user-friendly interface and a range of features, it's the perfect tool to keep you connected to the ever-changing weather conditions in your area. Key Features: Real-time Weather Updates: Get instant access to the most up-to-date weather news and forecasts for your current location. Stay prepared for any weather event, from rain showers to heatwaves. Personalized Weather Info: Tailor the app to your preferences by adding multiple locations to track. Whether you want to keep tabs on your hometown, a favorite vacation spot, or a loved one's location, Storm Climate Change has you covered. User Registration: Sign up for a free account to unlock additional features and enhance your experience. Create a personalized profile to receive weather alerts and save your favorite locations. Severe Weather Alerts: Receive timely alerts and notifications about severe weather conditions in your selected areas. Be the first to know about storms, hurricanes, and other critical weather events. User-Friendly Interface: Storm Climate Change boasts an intuitive and visually appealing design, making it easy for users of all ages to access weather information.

Screenshots

TornadoSpy+4 screens
Storm Climate Change4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Storm Climate Change at Free against TornadoSpy+'s $2.99. Storm Climate Change also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). TornadoSpy+'s advantage is chart position (#90 vs unranked). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Storm Climate Change is free to download; TornadoSpy+ costs $2.99 up front. TornadoSpy+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year. Storm Climate Change asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
TornadoSpy+ versus Storm Climate Change: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTornadoSpy+Storm Climate Change
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (62 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews43.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings62 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#90 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.212.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size301 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJustin TimeThomas Ridenour

Bugs and requests

TornadoSpy+

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • App crashes upon opening
  • App crashes when clicking notifications
  • Radar locks up
  • Creates fake sightings
  • Alert area not saving
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  • Tornado and hail forecast shows white screen
  • No radar displayed
  • App not opening after update
  • Keyboard hides save button on iOS
  • App not working correctly (notifications for storms not in area)
  • Alert area not set up
  • App crashes when trying to put in photos
  • Data lag in timeliness
  • App stopped functioning correctly
  • Support & help link no longer works

Requested features

9 requests
  • 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
Show 4 more
  • Identify NEW tornado updates better
  • Include current radar/lightning
  • Make app available for all phones (not just Apple)
  • Fix keyboard blocking save button on iOS

Storm Climate Change

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

TornadoSpy+

Subscriptions1
  • TornadoSpy One1 Month trial$0.991 Year
One-time2
  • Extreme Weather Radio$0.99
  • Fast Animated Radar (US)$0.99
None

Storm Climate Change

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TornadoSpy+ free?
TornadoSpy+ costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Storm Climate Change free?
Storm Climate Change is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TornadoSpy+ or Storm Climate Change have ads?
Neither TornadoSpy+ nor Storm Climate Change shows ads.

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