Comparison

TornadoSpyLite vs Tornado Vision

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

Head to head
About

TornadoSpyLite

Instantly report and view tornado sightings worldwide using advanced technology. Get real-time alerts and track storm movements on a map, with user-submitted photos and notes. This app helps users receive timely information to stay safe during severe weather events.

Highlights
  • Track tornado movement worldwide
  • Report nearby tornadoes instantly
  • View official National Weather Service reports
  • Share and view tornado photos
  • Write storm report notes
  • Rate user-submitted sightings
  • AccuSpy™ accurate storm spotting
Features
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TornadoSpy with AccuSpy™ technology gives you the power to report and view official and user spotted tornadoes instantly. On 5/10/10, a TornadoSpy user spotted the Oklahoma City tornado 20 MINUTES before the NOAA report, which gave other TornadoSpy users valuable lead time to escape the storm. This is a frequent occurrence since user reports are submitted and viewable immediately. Sightings are filtered through state-of-the art AccuSpy™ technology to prevent false alerts and only send you the most accurate sightings. Features: - Track tornado movement worldwide on the built-in map - Report nearby tornadoes with a simple touch - Includes official reports from National Weather Service storm spotters - Share and view tornado photos in seconds - Write storm report notes - Users can rate sightings submitted by other users - AccuSpy™ state-of-the art storm spotting Download now, and become a part of the fastest and largest worldwide storm spotting network. Demo video can be seen at justintimeapps.com/ts.html Try out this ad-supported version for free. Check out these other apps from justintimeapps: HailSpy TornadoSpy+ TornadoSpyHD+ (iPad version) CoordCalc

About

Tornado Vision

Visualize severe weather phenomena using augmented reality. This app overlays crucial storm data, including tornado and hail probabilities, directly onto your phone's camera view. It features specialized filters and night mode to detect hidden storms, aiding in safety and observation.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality storm data overlay
  • Tornado and hail probability display
  • Tornado and severe thunderstorm warning alerts
  • Specialized camera filters for rain
  • Night mode for hidden tornado detection
  • Storm characteristic data (rotation, hail size)
Features
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See severe weather with augmented reality! Tornado Vision can help you see tornadoes hiding in the rain or at night. Simply point your phone at any severe storm and you'll get a heads up display on what is happening inside the storm. Groundbreaking weather technology. - Augmented Reality displays chance of tornado, hail (and size) and wind when looking at any storm within 400 miles. - Augmented Reality displays if you are in tornado or severe thunderstorm warning. - Augmented reality displays any Tornado or Hail reports. - Four specially designed camera filters help bring out tornadoes hiding in the rain. - Night mode automatically captures hidden night tornadoes. - Bring up data on storm characteristics, including rotation, maximum hail size and lightning flash rate. - Bring up environmental data like storm relative helicity, CAPE and bulk wind. Perfect for emergency responders, storm spotters, storm chasers, weather enthusiasts and anyone wanting to keep a better eye on approaching storms. Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13FhhPp-3bVxwhQjccGLXBox-HEB9wXH-fjEKfv9aOKg/edit?usp=sharing Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1suVpdrUYj4LKoZ5kkVgH1ZmJLe8Si-jAETLkATdc2XE/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

TornadoSpyLite3 screens
Tornado Vision4 screens

Verdict

The call

TornadoSpyLite and Tornado Vision both sit at 3.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 43% of Tornado Vision's written reviews are positive against 32% of TornadoSpyLite's. Tornado Vision also leads on ratings volume (156 vs 26) and iOS requirement (11.2 vs 15.6). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. TornadoSpyLite sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Tornado Vision sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TornadoSpyLite holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tornado Vision has 156 ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 32% of TornadoSpyLite's written reviews are positive against 43% of Tornado Vision's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TornadoSpyLite ships an update every 7 months, Tornado Vision every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on July 14, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TornadoSpyLite versus Tornado Vision: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTornadoSpyLiteTornado Vision
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (26 ratings) — better3.1 (156 ratings)
Positive reviews32.4% of reviews42.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings26156 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 months — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.611.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size301 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJustin TimeCollective Innovation, INC

Customer experience

TornadoSpyLite

All ratings26 ratings
Positive53.8%
Neutral11.5%
Negative34.6%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive32.4%
Neutral8.1%
Negative59.5%

Tornado Vision

All ratings156 ratings
Positive49.4%
Neutral7.1%
Negative43.6%
Written reviews63 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral9.5%
Negative47.6%

Bugs and requests

TornadoSpyLite

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Tornado Vision

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Black screen on launch
  • App doesn't show tornadoes
  • App doesn't work in all areas

Requested features

7 requests
  • Make the app free
  • Add a filter for simulated storms
  • Allow control of wind speeds and size
  • Add short descriptions for each filter
  • Provide instructions on how to use filters
Show 2 more
  • Make tornado simulation available without real supercells
  • Add more free features

In-app purchases

3 purchases

TornadoSpyLite

One-time3
  • Extreme Weather Radio$0.99
  • Ad Remover$0.99
  • Fast Animated Radar (US)$0.99
2 purchases

Tornado Vision

Subscriptions2
  • Tornado Vision Pro$9.991 Month
  • Tornado Vision Pro$29.991 Year

Questions

Is TornadoSpyLite free?
TornadoSpyLite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tornado Vision free?
Tornado Vision is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TornadoSpyLite or Tornado Vision?
TornadoSpyLite is rated higher. TornadoSpyLite averages 3.3 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Tornado Vision averages 3.1 from 156 ratings.
Do TornadoSpyLite or Tornado Vision have ads?
Neither TornadoSpyLite nor Tornado Vision shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TornadoSpyLite or Tornado Vision?
TornadoSpyLite ships an update every 7 months, and Tornado Vision every 11 months. Most recently, TornadoSpyLite was updated on July 14, 2026 and Tornado Vision on September 24, 2026.

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