# global storms vs Pflotsh Storm

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pflotsh Storm at 85% against global storms's 42%. Pflotsh Storm also leads on ads (none vs shown). global storms's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and rating (4.5 vs 4.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. global storms sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Pflotsh Storm sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

global storms holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: global storms has 13K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 42% of global storms's written reviews are positive against 85% of Pflotsh Storm's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

global storms ships an update every 3 weeks, Pflotsh Storm every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | global storms | Pflotsh Storm |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/global-storms/id425914352/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pflotsh-storm/id1320763970/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 42.1% of reviews | **84.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 81 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kelly Technology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/393931941) | [Garzotto GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/291676871) |

## 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


### Pflotsh Storm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pflotsh-storm/id1320763970)

Track real-time precipitation, lightning, and storm movements with high-resolution forecasts. Access extensive historical data for multiple European regions. A subscription unlocks all features and data.

**Highlights:** Real-time radar data, Lightning and storm tracks, High-resolution precipitation forecast, Weather station measurements, Extensive data archive, European region coverage

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly subscription | $6.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is global storms free?

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

### Is Pflotsh Storm free?

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

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

global storms is rated higher. global storms averages 4.5 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Pflotsh Storm averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

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

global storms shows ads; Pflotsh Storm does not.

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

global storms ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pflotsh Storm every 3 months. Most recently, global storms was updated on October 26, 2026 and Pflotsh Storm on October 26, 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.*