Comparison

global storms vs Weather #1 Interactive Widgets

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

Weather #1 Interactive Widgets

Get live weather updates and advanced forecasts directly on your iPhone's home screen, Dynamic Island, and Lock Screen. Track storms, hurricanes, and view detailed radar maps to plan your activities with confidence.

Highlights
  • Dynamic Island widgets
  • Lock Screen widgets
  • Home Screen widgets
  • Storm and hurricane tracking
  • 14-day hourly/daily forecasts
  • Real-time weather alerts
  • Radar overlay maps
Features
Currently charting
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Best Weather app for iPhone. All advanced home screen widgets available for iPhone: - Dynamic Island - Lock Screen Widgets - Home Screen Widgets Stay prepared for any situation with our advanced storm and hurricane tracking features, perfect for planning your day, weekend, or vacation. Get access to all the weather updates you need from your home screen. Get current weather on Dynamic Island. With our app, you can plan up to 14 days in advance with detailed hourly and daily forecasts. Stay informed and safe with real-time alerts for extreme weather conditions. Our radar overlay allows you to view high-resolution maps of rain and snow areas in your location, making it easy to plan your activities. You can also customize your widgets to match your preferences. You can unlock access to unique storm tracker provides you with the speed, velocity, and directions of every storm cell approaching your location. You can also view hyper-local weather conditions for all your favorite locations. We also offer paid access to air quality reports and fire reports to keep you informed of any potential hazards. Additionally, you can get tracker maps for 2024 hurricanes. Our service provides additional hourly and daily weather data, more radar layers, the ability to change weather providers, more widgets, and more Apple Watch complications. It’s auto-recurring. By subscribing, you authorize us to charge the subscription cost corresponding to the selected subscription length to the iTunes Account. You can cancel at any time. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. The account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed by the user, and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. Our privacy policy can be found at: http://byssmobile.com/priv/priv.html Our terms of use can be found at: http://byssmobile.com/priv/terms.html. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases

Screenshots

global storms4 screens
Weather #1 Interactive Widgets4 screens

Verdict

The call

global storms and Weather #1 Interactive Widgets both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 73% of Weather #1 Interactive Widgets's written reviews are positive against 27% of global storms's. Weather #1 Interactive Widgets also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). global storms's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. global storms sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Weather #1 Interactive Widgets sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for global storms against 4.4 for Weather #1 Interactive Widgets. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13K and 7.3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 27% of global storms's written reviews are positive against 73% of Weather #1 Interactive Widgets's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

global storms ships an update every 3 weeks, Weather #1 Interactive Widgets weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
global storms versus Weather #1 Interactive Widgets: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterglobal stormsWeather #1 Interactive Widgets
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (13K ratings) — better4.4 (7.3K ratings)
Positive reviews26.8% of reviews73.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13K — better7.3K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#129 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB221 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperKelly Technology Inc.byss mobile

Customer experience

global storms

All ratings12,547 ratings
Positive88.1%
Neutral5.2%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews138 reviews
Positive26.8%
Neutral2.9%
Negative70.3%

Weather #1 Interactive Widgets

All ratings7,266 ratings
Positive85.9%
Neutral5.0%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews491 reviews
Positive73.3%
Neutral9.4%
Negative17.3%

User reviews

global storms

From 13K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🌐 Accurate weather information
  • 📊 Useful satellite imagery and data
  • 🔍 Comprehensive hurricane tracking

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Difficult to navigate past ads
  • ⏱️ Lengthy ads that cannot be skipped
  • 🚫 Ads blocking access to content
  • 🔋 High battery consumption due to ads

Weather #1 Interactive Widgets

From 7.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🌟 Accurate weather information
  • 📊 Comprehensive weather data
  • 🔍 Detailed radar and forecast
  • 🌡️ Reliable temperature display
  • 🌤️ Animated weather visuals

Room to improve

  • 💰 Paywall for premium features
  • 📢 Intrusive ads and upsell prompts
  • 🐛 Occasional app crashes and glitches
  • 🕰️ Slow widget/map updates
  • 🤔 Confusing navigation and UI

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

Weather #1 Interactive Widgets

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Widgets not updating properly
  • Map layers not functioning as expected
  • Subscription issues and billing problems
  • Compatibility problems on older devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Customizable widget layouts
  • Live weather radar on home screen
  • Ability to share weather data
  • Integration with smart home devices

In-app purchases

3 purchases

global storms

Subscriptions1
  • Remove Ads$0.991 Month
One-time2
  • Global Tropical Hazards$9.99
  • Ocean Conditions Forecast$9.99
5 purchases

Weather #1 Interactive Widgets

Subscriptions5
  • Premium weather service3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Premium Weather$4.997 Days
  • Premium Weather service3 Days trial$5.997 Days
Show 2 more
  • Premium Weather service$9.991 Year
  • Premium Weather service$19.991 Year

Questions

Is global storms free?
global storms is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Weather #1 Interactive Widgets free?
Weather #1 Interactive Widgets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, global storms or Weather #1 Interactive Widgets?
global storms is rated higher. global storms averages 4.5 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Weather #1 Interactive Widgets averages 4.4 from 7.3K ratings.
Do global storms or Weather #1 Interactive Widgets have ads?
global storms shows ads; Weather #1 Interactive Widgets does not.
Which is updated more often, global storms or Weather #1 Interactive Widgets?
global storms ships an update every 3 weeks, and Weather #1 Interactive Widgets weekly. Most recently, global storms was updated on October 15, 2026 and Weather #1 Interactive Widgets on October 14, 2026.

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