# 3340 Weather vs Storm Shield

The clearest difference is rating: Storm Shield at 4.8 against 3340 Weather's 3.3. Storm Shield also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (114K vs 369). 3340 Weather's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Storm Shield sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. 3340 Weather asks for nothing beyond the download.

Storm Shield holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Storm Shield has 114K ratings behind it against 369, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of 3340 Weather's written reviews are positive against 38% of Storm Shield's.

3340 Weather ships an update every 2 months, Storm Shield weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 3340 Weather | Storm Shield |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (369 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3340-weather/id419168262/reviews) | **[4.8 (114K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-shield/id526831380/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 369 | **114K** |
| Positive reviews | 12.8% of reviews | **37.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#18** |
| Size | 250 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/631472300) | [Mosaic S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570748343) |

## What reviewers say

### 3340 Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3340-weather/id419168262)

Get detailed weather information for north central Alabama with high-resolution radar and satellite imagery. Receive hourly and daily forecasts, severe weather alerts, and customize by saving favorite locations.

**Highlights:** 250 meter radar, Future radar, High resolution satellite imagery, Current weather updates, Daily and hourly forecasts, Favorite locations, Severe weather alerts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate weather reporting
- 👍 Reliable alerts and notifications
- 🌐 Covers wide geographic area
- 🗺️ Detailed radar and map features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Radar and map issues (freezing, loading problems)
- ⏱️ Slow app load times
- 🔄 Inconsistent and inaccurate weather predictions
- 🔍 Lack of customization options
- 🔔 Too many irrelevant notifications

**Reported bugs**

- Crashing and freezing issues
- Location detection problems
- Radar and map not working as expected
- Inconsistent performance after updates

**Requested features**

- Live weather video stream integration
- Faster app load times
- More customization options for alerts and notifications
- Improved radar and map accuracy and reliability


### Storm Shield

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

**Currently charting:** #18 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 3340 Weather free?

3340 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, 3340 Weather or Storm Shield?

Storm Shield is rated higher. 3340 Weather averages 3.3 out of 5 from 369 ratings, while Storm Shield averages 4.8 from 114K ratings.

### Do 3340 Weather or Storm Shield have ads?

Storm Shield shows ads; 3340 Weather does not.

### Which is updated more often, 3340 Weather or Storm Shield?

3340 Weather ships an update every 2 months, and Storm Shield weekly. Most recently, 3340 Weather was updated on October 21, 2026 and Storm Shield on October 27, 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.*