# global storms vs Weather Radar Live Temperature

The clearest difference is ads: Weather Radar Live Temperature at none against global storms's shown. global storms's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 3.7K). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. global storms sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Weather Radar Live Temperature sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. 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 Weather Radar Live Temperature. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13K and 3.7K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 42% of global storms's written reviews are positive against 40% of Weather Radar Live Temperature's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | global storms | Weather Radar Live Temperature |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/global-storms/id425914352/reviews)** | [4.5 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-radar-live-temperature/id1509653906/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 3.7K |
| Positive reviews | **42.1% of reviews** | 39.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 81 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kelly Technology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/393931941) | [HEZI NIR](https://appshunter.io/developer/1659819199) |

## 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


### Weather Radar Live Temperature

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-radar-live-temperature/id1509653906)

This app provides detailed, real-time animated weather radar images, including precipitation, cloud coverage, and snow depth. It offers precise weather alerts, forecasts, and the ability to save locations for notifications. Stay informed about severe weather warnings and detailed weather conditions globally.

**Highlights:** Live precipitation radar, 24-hour precipitation forecast, Cloud coverage map, Snow depth and cover map, Search and save locations, Severe weather alerts, Detailed weather conditions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weather Radar App Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weather Radar App Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weather Radar App Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Weather Radar App Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Weather Radar App Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Weather Radar App Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Weather Radar App Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Excellent app for pilots
- ⭐ Useful weather radar
- ⭐ Easy to use and stay updated on weather

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Slow to load
- 🐛 Inaccurate temperature and weather data
- 🚫 Requires subscription to access full features
- 🚫 No way to customize location name
- 🚫 No radar/weather tracking functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Red pin not working correctly to track location
- App not working on iPad

**Requested features**

- Add weather cameras
- Allow switching between Celsius and Fahrenheit
- Improve accuracy of weather data


## Frequently asked questions

### Is global storms free?

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

### Is Weather Radar Live Temperature free?

Weather Radar Live Temperature is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, global storms or Weather Radar Live Temperature?

global storms is rated higher. global storms averages 4.5 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Weather Radar Live Temperature averages 4.5 from 3.7K ratings.

### Do global storms or Weather Radar Live Temperature have ads?

global storms shows ads; Weather Radar Live Temperature does not.

### Which is updated more often, global storms or Weather Radar Live Temperature?

global storms ships an update every 3 weeks, and Weather Radar Live Temperature every 3 weeks. Most recently, global storms was updated on November 6, 2026 and Weather Radar Live Temperature on November 3, 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.*