# global storms vs NOAA Radar US

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 (#169 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.

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 20, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | global storms | NOAA Radar US |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/global-storms/id425914352/reviews)** | [4.4 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noaa-radar-us-tornado-tracker/id1596368237/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 43 |
| Positive reviews | 42.1% of reviews | **91.7% 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 |
| Best chart rank | — | **#169** |
| Size | 81 MB | 252 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kelly Technology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/393931941) | [DPM APPS LP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1596368239) |

## 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


### NOAA Radar US

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noaa-radar-us-tornado-tracker/id1596368237)

**Currently charting:** #169 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is global storms free?

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

### Is NOAA Radar US free?

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

### Which has better reviews, global storms or NOAA Radar US?

global storms is rated higher. global storms averages 4.5 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while NOAA Radar US averages 4.4 from 43 ratings.

### Do global storms or NOAA Radar US have ads?

global storms shows ads; NOAA Radar US does not.

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

global storms ships an update every 3 weeks, and NOAA Radar US every 3 weeks. Most recently, global storms was updated on October 20, 2026 and NOAA Radar US on October 16, 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.*