global storms vs NOAA Radar US
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
global storms
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.
- 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
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global storms provides the latest severe weather information including: - hurricanes, typhoons and tropical storms in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans - worldwide animated satellite views - the latest worldwide marine information - US ultraviolet index - US mainland storms, including the latest tornado and severe thunderstorm alerts - animated radar for the US - animated US forecast chart - global climate imagery - space weather Information in the app is courtesy of various open government sources as indicated in each section. There is an auto-renewing subscription option within the app to track worldwide tropical cyclones, typhoons, hurricanes and other global weather hazards, and comprehensive ocean conditions forecasts for the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Development of global storms is funded in part by ads, which can be removed by selecting the monthly auto-renewing subscription option "Remove Ads" from the app's settings menu. Removing ads also provides access to other premium content and features. The subscription price of 0.99 USD (in your local currency) will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and, for each renewal, within 24 hours prior to the end of the current month. You can cancel the subscription at any time through your iTunes account settings, but you must do so at least 24 hours before the end of the current month to avoid being charged, and ads will show again at the start of the subsequent month. Terms of use: https://www.kellytechnology.com/privacy/tac.html Privacy policy: https://www.kellytechnology.com/privacy/privacy_policy.html
NOAA Radar US
Track weather conditions and changes with detailed forecasts and real-time radar. Get accurate predictions, severe weather warnings, and monitor hazards like hurricanes and tornadoes on a map. Essential for planning trips or daily activities.
- Weather radar for multiple locations
- Tropical cyclone tracking
- Air Quality map
- Precipitation forecast
- Daily and weekly weather forecasts
- Wind speed and statistics
- Humidity, pressure, and visibility data
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Take care of your safety: track weather conditions and weather changes with our app. Look through which weather conditions are expected daily, and view the forecast for all week. Get the most accurate weather forecasts, warnings such as impending tornadoes, hurricanes or severe thunderstorms. You can track the distance to a potential hazard using the map. Track the changes of weather conditions, wind speed, the possibility of bad weather - it becomes relevant for you if you are, for example, planning a trip, outdoor recreation or you are dependent on weather conditions for your daily basis. Wind, rain, temperature, atmospheric pressure - all this information can be taken in our app. Main features: - Weather radar for a lot of locations - Tropical cyclones on the map * - Air Quality map * - Precipitation map provides precipitation forecast - View weather forecasts and temperature for your current location - Humidity, pressure & visibility - Wind report and statistics * Some features may require premium subscription. For suggestions or feedback don’t hesitate to email us at support@hurricane.app The app is free to download and use, but we also offer optional subscriptions. We offer an annual auto-renewable subscription with a free trial. The prices may vary per country and are subject to change without notice. Prices are clearly displayed in the app. Premium subscription: - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the period - Length of subscription: one month, one year - Price of subscription: $19.99 USD per year (prices may vary per country) - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.hurricane.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.hurricane.app/privacy
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Verdict
global storms and NOAA Radar US both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 92% of NOAA Radar US's written reviews are positive against 42% of global storms's. NOAA Radar US also leads on ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#179 vs unranked). global storms's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 43). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. global storms sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and NOAA Radar US sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 4.4 for NOAA Radar US. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: global storms has 13K ratings behind it against 43, 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 92% of NOAA Radar US's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | global storms | NOAA Radar US |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (13K ratings) — better | 4.4 (43 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 42.1% of reviews | 91.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 13K — better | 43 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | #179 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 81 MB | 252 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kelly Technology Inc. | DPM APPS LP |
Customer experience
global storms
NOAA Radar US
Bugs and requests
global storms
Reported bugs
2 issues- Ads not closing or loading properly
- Satellite imagery not loading consistently
Requested features
3 requests- Option to disable ads for a fee
- Improved ad placement and user experience
- Ability to save favorite locations
NOAA Radar US
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
global storms
- Remove Ads$0.991 Month
- Global Tropical Hazards$9.99
- Ocean Conditions Forecast$9.99
NOAA Radar US
- Premium3 Days trial$1.997 Days
- Premium3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Premium3 Days trial$3.997 Days
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- Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Premium3 Days trial$5.997 Days
- Premium3 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Premium3 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Premium$19.991 Year
- Premium3 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Premium$29.991 Year
Questions
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