# global storms vs Weather Alert Map PUSH

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | global storms | Weather Alert Map PUSH |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/global-storms/id425914352/reviews) | [4.5 (371 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-alert-map-push/id574802033/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 371 |
| Positive reviews | 27.0% of reviews | **87.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 81 MB | 146 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kelly Technology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/393931941) | [Elecont LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/401533969) |

## 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 Alert Map PUSH

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-alert-map-push/id574802033)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Radar: Hi-Def doppler weather radar (U.S.) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Weather Map: current weather and 10-day forecast (Worldwide) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Earthquakes: USGS and EMSC (Worldwide) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Satellite cloud cover | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sea surface temperatures | $0.99 | one-time |
| Air Quality | $0.99 | one-time |
| Local and national tide times | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lightning Strikes | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick and easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for severe weather alerts
- ⚡ Provides real-time weather information
- 🌟 Excellent for travel planning
- 💻 Works well across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Some weather events not accurately reported
- 💰 Paid features not worth the cost
- 🔍 Difficult to read map details
- 🛑 Ads block important content

**Reported bugs**

- In-app purchases not working properly
- Satellite and earthquake data not displaying
- Map not showing accurate county boundaries

**Requested features**

- Enlarged font options
- Lightning strike mapping
- Improved county boundary outlines
- Animated radar playback


## Frequently asked questions

### Is global storms free?

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

### Is Weather Alert Map PUSH free?

Weather Alert Map PUSH is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, global storms or Weather Alert Map PUSH?

global storms and Weather Alert Map PUSH are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 13K and 371 ratings respectively.

### Do global storms or Weather Alert Map PUSH have ads?

Both global storms and Weather Alert Map PUSH show ads.

### Which is updated more often, global storms or Weather Alert Map PUSH?

global storms ships an update every 3 weeks, and Weather Alert Map PUSH every 3 months. Most recently, global storms was updated on October 1, 2026 and Weather Alert Map PUSH on September 28, 2026.

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