# WSFA First Alert Weather vs Storm Shield

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WSFA First Alert Weather at none against Storm Shield's 7. WSFA First Alert Weather also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 38%). Storm Shield's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks) and chart position (#17 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Storm Shield sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. WSFA First Alert Weather asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for WSFA First Alert Weather against 4.8 for Storm Shield. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23K and 114K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of WSFA First Alert Weather's written reviews are positive against 38% of Storm Shield's.

WSFA First Alert Weather ships an update every 5 weeks, Storm Shield weekly. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | WSFA First Alert Weather | Storm Shield |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wsfa-first-alert-weather/id415720975/reviews)** | [4.8 (114K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-shield/id526831380/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 23K | **114K** |
| Positive reviews | **71.1% of reviews** | 37.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#17** |
| Size | 262 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gray Television Group, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/416888140) | [Mosaic S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570748343) |

## What reviewers say

### WSFA First Alert Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wsfa-first-alert-weather/id415720975)

Get hyper-local weather information with high-resolution radar and satellite imagery. Receive severe weather alerts and detailed forecasts for your saved locations or current position.

**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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate weather forecasts
- 🚀 Timely weather alerts and notifications
- 💡 Detailed radar and storm tracking
- 👍 Helpful weather videos and updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app performance
- 🔍 Difficult to see warning boxes and radar
- 🔍 Cluttered interface
- 🔋 Frequent crashes and freezes

**Reported bugs**

- Radar not working on some devices
- Video playback issues and glitches
- Delayed weather alerts and notifications

**Requested features**

- Improve contrast and visibility of warning boxes
- Reduce frequency of ads and commercials
- Add more customization options for alerts and notifications


### Storm Shield

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-shield/id526831380)

**Currently charting:** #17 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Receive precise, location-based severe weather alerts for tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, and more. Get voice and push notifications, view radar maps, and access forecasts. Optional premium features offer advanced radar imagery and lightning alerts.

**Highlights:** Location-based severe weather alerts, Voice and push notifications, Hi-Def radar map, Today screen widget, Apple Watch alerts, Current conditions and forecasts, Save additional locations

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly with Free Trial | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weather | $10.99 | per month |
| Lightning Strikes | $10.99 | per month |
| 30-Day Limited Offer Upgrade | $11.49 | per month |
| Yearly with Free Trial | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fastest weather alerts
- 📡 Accurate radar and forecasts
- 🔔 Customizable alerts and notifications
- 💻 Simple and easy to use interface
- 🗺️ Tracking multiple locations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model for advanced features
- 🔇 Loud and disruptive alerts
- 🕰️ Delayed alerts compared to other apps
- 🔍 Difficulty customizing alert locations
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent alert delivery
- Radar map not always showing correct location
- Subscription features not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Ability to read alert details in notifications
- Option to silence alerts during certain times
- More customization for alert types and locations
- Horizontal radar view with manual scrolling
- Integration with smart home devices for alerts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WSFA First Alert Weather free?

WSFA First Alert Weather is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Storm Shield free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WSFA First Alert Weather or Storm Shield?

WSFA First Alert Weather is rated higher. WSFA First Alert Weather averages 4.8 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while Storm Shield averages 4.8 from 114K ratings.

### Do WSFA First Alert Weather or Storm Shield have ads?

Both WSFA First Alert Weather and Storm Shield show ads.

### Which is updated more often, WSFA First Alert Weather or Storm Shield?

WSFA First Alert Weather ships an update every 5 weeks, and Storm Shield weekly. Most recently, WSFA First Alert Weather was updated on October 20, 2026 and Storm Shield on October 20, 2026.

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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.*