# TornadoSpy+ vs Storm Tracker°

The clearest difference is price: Storm Tracker° at Free against TornadoSpy+'s $2.99. Storm Tracker° also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (82K vs 62). TornadoSpy+'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.2 vs 15.0). On review sentiment, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Storm Tracker° is free to download; TornadoSpy+ costs $2.99 up front. TornadoSpy+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year and Storm Tracker° sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Storm Tracker° holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Storm Tracker° has 82K ratings behind it against 62, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of TornadoSpy+'s written reviews are positive against 46% of Storm Tracker°'s.

TornadoSpy+ ships an update every 6 weeks, Storm Tracker° every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TornadoSpy+ | Storm Tracker° |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.0 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tornadospy-plus/id413928923/reviews) | **[4.6 (82K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-tracker/id945662980/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 62 | **82K** |
| Positive reviews | 43.2% of reviews | **46.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #88 | **#52** |
| Size | 301 MB | 299 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.2** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Justin Time](https://appshunter.io/developer/308502519) | [Impala Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063279743) |

## What reviewers say

### TornadoSpy+

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

**Currently charting:** #88 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

**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


### Storm Tracker°

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-tracker/id945662980)

**Currently charting:** #52 Top Grossing · Weather, #89 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Access for a Week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Access for a Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Limited Time Offer | $9.99 | per year |
| Limited Time Offer | $14.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual full access with no ads | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual full access with no ads | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TornadoSpy+ free?

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

### Is Storm Tracker° free?

Storm Tracker° is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TornadoSpy+ or Storm Tracker°?

Storm Tracker° is rated higher. TornadoSpy+ averages 3.0 out of 5 from 62 ratings, while Storm Tracker° averages 4.6 from 82K ratings.

### Do TornadoSpy+ or Storm Tracker° have ads?

Storm Tracker° shows ads; TornadoSpy+ does not.

### Which is updated more often, TornadoSpy+ or Storm Tracker°?

TornadoSpy+ ships an update every 6 weeks, and Storm Tracker° every 2 months. Most recently, TornadoSpy+ was updated on September 26, 2026 and Storm Tracker° on September 28, 2026.

### Which is more popular, TornadoSpy+ or Storm Tracker°?

TornadoSpy+ currently peaks at #88 in the App Store charts, and Storm Tracker° at #52. 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.*