# global storms vs Storm Radar

global storms and Storm Radar both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 65% of Storm Radar's written reviews are positive against 42% of global storms's. Storm Radar also leads on ratings volume (135K vs 13K) and chart position (#20 vs unranked). global storms's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.2). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. global storms sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Storm Radar sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for global storms against 4.5 for Storm Radar. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Storm Radar has 135K ratings behind it against 13K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 42% of global storms's written reviews are positive against 65% of Storm Radar's.

global storms ships an update every 3 weeks, Storm Radar every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | global storms | Storm Radar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/global-storms/id425914352/reviews)** | [4.5 (135K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-radar-weather-tracker/id1216396545/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 13K | **135K** |
| Positive reviews | 42.1% of reviews | **64.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#20** |
| Size | 81 MB | 313 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kelly Technology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/393931941) | [The Weather Channel Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/295646464) |

## What reviewers say

### global storms

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/global-storms/id425914352)

Access real-time severe weather alerts, including hurricanes, typhoons, and tornadoes. View worldwide animated satellite imagery, marine data, and US radar. Track global climate and space weather phenomena.

**Highlights:** Hurricane, typhoon, and tropical storm tracking, Worldwide animated satellite views, Marine weather information, US tornado and thunderstorm alerts, Animated US radar and forecast charts, Global climate and space weather data

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | per month |
| Global Tropical Hazards | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ocean Conditions Forecast | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌐 Accurate weather information
- 📊 Useful satellite imagery and data
- 🔍 Comprehensive hurricane tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Difficult to navigate past ads
- ⏱️ Lengthy ads that cannot be skipped
- 🚫 Ads blocking access to content
- 🔋 High battery consumption due to ads

**Reported bugs**

- Ads not closing or loading properly
- Satellite imagery not loading consistently

**Requested features**

- Option to disable ads for a fee
- Improved ad placement and user experience
- Ability to save favorite locations


### Storm Radar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-radar-weather-tracker/id1216396545)

**Currently charting:** #20 Top Grossing · Weather, #51 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

This app provides advanced weather radar and storm tracking with real-time alerts for rain, severe weather, and lightning. It offers detailed visualizations of weather patterns, future radar projections, and customizable map layers for tracking storms like hurricanes and tornadoes.

**Highlights:** Expanded weather map layers (wind, lightning, tropical tracks), High-resolution single site radar, AI Weather Assistant for real-time insights, Smarter storm alerts (rain, NOAA warnings), 6-72 hour future radar projections, Live local storm warnings and advisories, Lightning alerts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | per month |
| Storm Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Storm Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Storm Premium + | $4.99 | per month |
| Storm Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Storm Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Storm Premium + | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate and reliable
- 👍 Easy to use and understand
- 💡 Useful features like alerts and radar
- 🚀 Quick and responsive
- 👍 Detailed weather information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 💰 Paywall for basic features
- 🔒 Privacy concerns
- 🔍 Inconsistent data and inaccurate forecasts
- 👎 Reduced functionality compared to previous version

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Radar and forecast data not loading properly
- Saved locations not working
- Inconsistent performance across devices
- Issues with weather alerts and notifications

**Requested features**

- Bring back old Storm app features
- More customization options
- Improved radar and storm tracking
- Better integration with other weather data sources
- Ability to view weather history and trends


## Frequently asked questions

### Is global storms free?

global storms is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Storm Radar free?

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

### Which has better reviews, global storms or Storm Radar?

global storms is rated higher. global storms averages 4.5 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Storm Radar averages 4.5 from 135K ratings.

### Do global storms or Storm Radar have ads?

Both global storms and Storm Radar show ads.

### Which is updated more often, global storms or Storm Radar?

global storms ships an update every 3 weeks, and Storm Radar every 2 weeks. Most recently, global storms was updated on October 29, 2026 and Storm Radar on October 29, 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.*