Comparison

Radar Mobile vs Storm Tracker Professional

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

Head to head
About

Radar Mobile

Visualize U.S. weather radar with high-resolution maps and advanced features. Analyze reflectivity and wind data simultaneously, view topography, and track storm movements with detailed overlays. Supports dual-polarization radar products for advanced weather analysis.

Highlights
  • High-resolution U.S. weather radar mapping
  • Dual-panel display for simultaneous data analysis
  • Reflectivity smoothing and mosaic
  • Topography and population density overlays
  • Dual-polarization radar product support
  • GPS enabled location relative to storms
Features
Currently charting
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Explore weather in detail with Radar Mobile. Compare radar products side by side, follow storms through animated loops, and see the bigger picture with a national radar mosaic. Built for weather enthusiasts, storm spotters, and meteorologists, Radar Mobile brings NEXRAD Level 3 radar to iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. Your purchase includes core NEXRAD radar features without a separate data subscription. Optional AllisonHouse overlays require a separate paid subscription and are not included in the app purchase. Spotter Network features require a Spotter Network account. SEE TWO PRODUCTS AT ONCE Compare reflectivity and velocity in the dual-panel display, or pair other radar products to examine a storm from different perspectives. On iPhone and iPad, use a two-finger swipe to switch between dual-panel and single-panel views. LOOK BEYOND REFLECTIVITY Explore radar products including: • Base reflectivity and velocity at multiple elevation angles • Storm-relative velocity with user-selectable storm motion • Differential reflectivity, correlation coefficient, and specific differential phase • Hydrometeor classification • Echo tops and vertically integrated liquid • Storm total rainfall accumulation Use the national reflectivity mosaic to find areas of precipitation, then select an individual radar for a closer look. Product availability depends on the radar site and data source. FOLLOW CHANGING CONDITIONS Animate radar scans to watch precipitation develop and move. Display National Weather Service tornado, severe thunderstorm, and flash flood warnings alongside radar. On iPhone and iPad, tap a warning to read its details and use location services to show your position on the map. MAKE THE DISPLAY YOUR OWN • Customize radar color maps • Smooth reflectivity for a softer display • Hide or gray out reflectivity below a selected threshold • Add geographic context with map overlays • Pan and pinch to zoom on iPhone and iPad OPTIONAL CONNECTED SERVICES With a separate compatible Weather Pulse subscription, add lightning, radar storm tracks, tropical cyclone data, watch boxes, and mesoscale discussions. These services require your own Weather Pulse credentials; their subscription cost is additional to the app purchase. Connect a Spotter Network account to display spotter positions and reports. Radar Mobile displays NEXRAD Level 3 products. It does not include a Level II radar viewer. An internet connection is required to download weather data. Location access is optional. Controls and available features vary by platform.

About

Storm Tracker Professional

This app provides detailed storm tracking with live Doppler radar, storm signatures for tornadoes and hail, and lightning strike data. It also offers hurricane tracking, NWS alerts, and storm reports directly from NOAA and NWS.

Highlights
  • Live Level III Doppler Radar
  • Storm Tracks for Tornadoes, Hail, and Wind
  • Doppler Radar Signatures
  • Hurricane and Tropics Tracking
  • Live Lightning Data
  • NWS Watches, Warnings, and Advisories
Features
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Storm Tracker Professional was developed by Severe WX Warn and contains features such as storm signatures(tornado vortex signatures, hail storm signatures and damaging wind signatures.) The pro version does not contain apps, so enjoy an hassle free user experience. The app also includes storms reports for tornadoes, damaging winds and severe hail. Along with this the app also includes lightning strike data, active hurricanes and tropical cyclones, global surface winds, cloud cover and NWS watches, warnings and advisories. All data feeds are direct from NOAA, NWS and the SPC. -High Resolution Live Level III Doppler Radar that updates automatically every 5 minutes. -Storm Tracks for Tornado Vortex Signatures, Hail and Severe Wind. -Doppler Radar Signatures for Tornadoes, Hail and Wind. -Hail signatures display max and min. size. -Hurricane and Tropics Tracking Information. -Live Lightning Data. -Current GPS Location. -Address Search for other locations. -NWS Watches, Warnings and Advisories. -SPC Outlooks -Cloud Cover Data -NOAA Storm Reports (24 hr. & Weekly)

Screenshots

Radar Mobile4 screens
Storm Tracker Professional3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Radar Mobile at 61% against Storm Tracker Professional's 0%. Radar Mobile also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 27 months). Storm Tracker Professional's advantage is price ($4.99 vs $12.99) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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

Radar Mobile costs $12.99 and Storm Tracker Professional $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Radar Mobile ships an update every 4 weeks, Storm Tracker Professional every 27 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Radar Mobile versus Storm Tracker Professional: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRadar MobileStorm Tracker Professional
Price$12.99$4.99 — better
Rating—1.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 27 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#150 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWeatherWary LLCcorey hoggard

Customer experience

Radar Mobile

Written reviews38 reviews
Positive60.5%
Neutral13.2%
Negative26.3%

Storm Tracker Professional

All ratings3 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Radar Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

Storm Tracker Professional

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Radar Mobile free?
Radar Mobile costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Storm Tracker Professional free?
Storm Tracker Professional costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Radar Mobile or Storm Tracker Professional have ads?
Storm Tracker Professional shows ads; Radar Mobile does not.
Which is updated more often, Radar Mobile or Storm Tracker Professional?
Radar Mobile ships an update every 4 weeks, and Storm Tracker Professional every 27 months. Most recently, Radar Mobile was updated on September 24, 2026 and Storm Tracker Professional on September 23, 2026.

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