global storms vs Weather Alert Map PUSH
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
Weather Alert Map PUSH
Receive real-time severe weather alerts with instant push notifications and detailed radar maps. Track storms, view forecasts, and monitor conditions like hurricanes, blizzards, and earthquakes to stay prepared and safe.
- Instant severe weather push notifications
- Color-coded alert identification
- Live storm tracking and path prediction
- High-resolution animated weather radar
- 10-day and hourly forecasts
- Live lightning tracker
- Earthquake alerts
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Weather Alert Map is your go-to app for real-time severe weather updates. Stay informed with instant push notifications, detailed radar images, and storm tracking – all displayed on an intuitive map. Whether it’s hurricanes, blizzards, or earthquakes, you’ll always be prepared. Key Features Severe Weather Alerts • Instant push notifications for multiple locations. • Color-coded alerts for easy identification (tornadoes, floods, hurricanes, and more). • Detailed summaries and interactive alert pop-ups. Advanced Weather Tracking • Live storm tracks and future path predictions. • High-resolution, animated weather radar. • National and regional satellite imagery. Additional Features • 10-day and hourly forecasts worldwide. • Live lightning tracker for real-time strike updates. • Sea surface temperature and tide predictions for coastal areas. • Air Quality Index (AQI) tracking for the US. • Earthquake alerts with real-time magnitude data. Stay informed and stay safe – download Weather Alert Map today!
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Verdict
global storms and Weather Alert Map PUSH both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of Weather Alert Map PUSH's written reviews are positive against 27% of global storms's. Weather Alert Map PUSH also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). global storms's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (13K vs 371). On price, rating, ads 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 Weather Alert Map PUSH sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. 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 Alert Map PUSH. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: global storms has 13K ratings behind it against 371, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 27% of global storms's written reviews are positive against 88% of Weather Alert Map PUSH's.
global storms ships an update every 3 weeks, Weather Alert Map PUSH every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | global storms | Weather Alert Map PUSH |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (13K ratings) | 4.5 (371 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 27.0% of reviews | 87.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 13K — better | 371 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 81 MB | 146 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kelly Technology Inc. | Elecont LLC |
Customer experience
global storms
Weather Alert Map PUSH
User reviews
global storms
From 13K App Store ratingsWhat 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 Alert Map PUSH
From 371 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Quick and easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for severe weather alerts
- ⚡ Provides real-time weather information
- 🌟 Excellent for travel planning
- 💻 Works well across devices
Room to improve
- 🐛 Some weather events not accurately reported
- 💰 Paid features not worth the cost
- 🔍 Difficult to read map details
- 🛑 Ads block important content
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 Alert Map PUSH
Reported bugs
3 issues- In-app purchases not working properly
- Satellite and earthquake data not displaying
- Map not showing accurate county boundaries
Requested features
4 requests- Enlarged font options
- Lightning strike mapping
- Improved county boundary outlines
- Animated radar playback
In-app purchases
global storms
- Remove Ads$0.991 Month
- Global Tropical Hazards$9.99
- Ocean Conditions Forecast$9.99
Weather Alert Map PUSH
- Radar: Hi-Def doppler weather radar (U.S.)$0.99
- Weather Map: current weather and 10-day forecast (Worldwide)$0.99
- Earthquakes: USGS and EMSC (Worldwide)$0.99
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- Satellite cloud cover$0.99
- Sea surface temperatures$0.99
- Air Quality$0.99
- Local and national tide times$0.99
- Lightning Strikes$0.99
- Remove ads$4.99
Questions
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