# global storms vs global storms pro

The clearest difference is price: global storms at Free against global storms pro's $9.99. global storms also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (13K vs 663). global storms pro's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (56% vs 27%). On rating, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

global storms is free to download; global storms pro costs $9.99 up front. global storms sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and global storms pro sells 5 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 4.6 for global storms pro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: global storms has 13K ratings behind it against 663, 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 56% of global storms pro's.

global storms ships an update every 3 weeks, global storms pro every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | global storms | global storms pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $9.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/global-storms/id425914352/reviews) | **[4.6 (663 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/global-storms-pro/id897511324/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 663 |
| Positive reviews | 27.0% of reviews | **55.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#108** |
| Size | 81 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Kelly Technology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/393931941) | [Kelly Technology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/393931941) |

## 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


### global storms pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/global-storms-pro/id897511324)

**Currently charting:** #108 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

Access real-time weather data, including tropical storm tracking, animated satellite views, and marine information. Get US-specific alerts for tornadoes and severe thunderstorms, plus UV index and radar.

**Highlights:** Tropical storm tracking (Atlantic & Pacific), Worldwide animated satellite views, Marine information, US ultraviolet index, US storm alerts (tornadoes, thunderstorms), Animated US radar, Animated US forecast chart

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Global Tropical Hazards | $0.99 | one-time |
| Global Climate Imagery | $0.99 | one-time |
| Additional Satellite Imagery | $1.99 | one-time |
| Space Weather | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ocean Conditions Forecast | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Excellent animated satellite imagery and weather visualizations
- 📊 Comprehensive weather data and meteorological information
- 🌪️ Valuable hurricane tracking and severe weather alerts
- 📚 Educational content that helps users understand weather science
- 🌍 Global satellite coverage with world-wide weather views

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐢 Slow app performance and loading times
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- ❌ Content unavailable errors in some regions
- 🎯 Confusing and outdated user interface design
- 📱 Not user-friendly compared to modern app standards

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup
- Content unavailable errors during active weather events
- Ad-free upgrade not removing ads properly
- Smart invert colors compatibility broken after update
- Missing regional maps (Central US)

**Requested features**

- Bottom toolbar navigation for easier access
- Modern, open-face app redesign
- Favorites or bookmarks section for quick map access
- Local forecast and radar functionality
- Grouping of data by specific hurricane for clarity


## Frequently asked questions

### Is global storms free?

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

### Is global storms pro free?

global storms pro costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, global storms or global storms pro?

global storms pro is rated higher. global storms averages 4.5 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while global storms pro averages 4.6 from 663 ratings.

### Do global storms or global storms pro have ads?

global storms shows ads; global storms pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, global storms or global storms pro?

global storms ships an update every 3 weeks, and global storms pro every 2 months. Most recently, global storms was updated on October 1, 2026 and global storms pro on September 30, 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.*