# global storms vs Storm Tracker° Pro

The clearest difference is price: global storms at Free against Storm Tracker° Pro's $1.99. global storms also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 1K). Storm Tracker° Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

global storms is free to download; Storm Tracker° Pro costs $1.99 up front. global storms sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Storm Tracker° Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for global storms against 4.6 for Storm Tracker° Pro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: global storms has 13K ratings behind it against 1K, 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 49% of Storm Tracker° Pro's.

global storms ships an update every 3 weeks, Storm Tracker° Pro monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | global storms | Storm Tracker° Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/global-storms/id425914352/reviews) | **[4.6 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-tracker-pro/id945662966/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 1K |
| Positive reviews | 27.0% of reviews | **49.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#13** |
| Size | 81 MB | 402 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kelly Technology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/393931941) | [Impala Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063279743) |

## 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


### Storm Tracker° Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-tracker-pro/id945662966)

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

Get real-time weather updates, accurate forecasts up to 10 days, and an animated radar. Track storms, hurricanes, and view detailed weather charts with customizable map settings. Supports multiple countries and regions.

**Highlights:** Real-time animated radar, 10-day weather forecasts, Hurricane tracking, Interactive weather maps, Detailed weather charts, Customizable map layers and overlays

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate weather information
- 🌍 Worldwide weather coverage
- ⭐ Helpful for weather emergencies
- 🌟 Great overall app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🚫 Missing radar coverage in certain areas
- 💸 Paid version not working as expected
- ⚠️ Inaccurate weather data and forecasts

**Reported bugs**

- Radar not showing up in certain regions
- Settings changes not applying properly
- Paid version not unlocking all features

**Requested features**

- Push notifications for weather alerts
- Customizable radar and map views
- Improved graphics and visual presentation
- Extended weather forecasting capabilities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is global storms free?

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

### Is Storm Tracker° Pro free?

Storm Tracker° Pro costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, global storms or Storm Tracker° Pro?

Storm Tracker° Pro is rated higher. global storms averages 4.5 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Storm Tracker° Pro averages 4.6 from 1K ratings.

### Do global storms or Storm Tracker° Pro have ads?

global storms shows ads; Storm Tracker° Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, global storms or Storm Tracker° Pro?

global storms ships an update every 3 weeks, and Storm Tracker° Pro monthly. Most recently, global storms was updated on October 13, 2026 and Storm Tracker° Pro on October 12, 2026.

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