# global storms vs Weather Radar

global storms and Weather Radar both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 42% of global storms's written reviews are positive against 7% of Weather Radar's. global storms also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 2K). 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 Weather Radar sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 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 Weather Radar. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: global storms has 13K ratings behind it against 2K, 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 7% of Weather Radar's.

global storms ships an update every 3 weeks, Weather Radar fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | global storms | Weather Radar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/global-storms/id425914352/reviews)** | [4.4 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-radar-weather-alerts/id1663406554/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 2K |
| Positive reviews | **42.1% of reviews** | 7.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 81 MB | 147 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kelly Technology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/393931941) | [Tran Minh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1661352117) |

## 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-radar-weather-alerts/id1663406554)

Get real-time weather updates with a dynamic radar map and detailed forecasts. Customize your view, receive alerts for storms, rain, and snow, and access rich meteorological data. Stay informed with home screen widgets and unit selection.

**Highlights:** Live weather radar map, Hourly, daily, and weekly forecasts, Storm, rain, and snow alerts, Customizable interface and favorite locations, Home screen widget, Unit selection (Celsius/Fahrenheit, km/h/mph, mm/inch)

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 WEEK SUBSCRIPTION 3D TRIAL | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 MONTH SUBSCRIPTION 7D TRIAL | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 MONTH SUBSCRIPTION | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 MONTH SUBSCRIPTION 3D TRIAL | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 YEAR SUBSCRIPTION 3D TRIAL | $34.99 | per year |
| 1 YEAR SUBSCRIPTION | $39.99 | per year |
| LIFETIME | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helps save lives
- 💡 Opportunity to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App not functioning
- 🔒 Requires subscription
- 💸 Expensive
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate
- 🔍 Useless features

**Reported bugs**

- Alerts and push notifications not working
- App crashes and won't load

**Requested features**

- Longer trial period
- Allow setting preferred units


## Frequently asked questions

### Is global storms free?

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

### Is Weather Radar free?

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

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

global storms is rated higher. global storms averages 4.5 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Weather Radar averages 4.4 from 2K ratings.

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

Both global storms and Weather Radar show ads.

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

global storms ships an update every 3 weeks, and Weather Radar fortnightly. Most recently, global storms was updated on October 17, 2026 and Weather Radar on October 17, 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.*