Radar Mobile vs Tornado Tracker Radar Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Tornado Tracker Radar Pro
Provides real-time severe weather alerts and detailed radar data, including tornado vortex signatures, hail, and damaging wind alerts. Track storms, view lightning strikes, and access NWS watches and warnings.
- Live Doppler radar updates
- Storm signature detection (tornado, hail, wind)
- Lightning strike data
- Hurricane and tropical cyclone tracking
- NWS watches, warnings, and advisories
- Current GPS location and address search
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Tornado Tracker Weather Radar was developed by Severe WX Warn and contains features such as storm signatures(tornado vortex signatures, hail storm signatures and damaging wind signatures.) 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)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Radar Mobile at 61% against Tornado Tracker Radar Pro's 0%. Radar Mobile also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 24 months). Tornado Tracker Radar Pro's advantage is price ($4.99 vs $12.99) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On in-app purchases, monetization model, chart position 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
Radar Mobile costs $12.99 and Tornado Tracker Radar Pro $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Radar Mobile ships an update every 4 weeks, Tornado Tracker Radar Pro every 24 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Radar Mobile | Tornado Tracker Radar Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $12.99 | $4.99 — better |
| Rating | — | 1.3 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.5% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Every 24 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #143 — better | #188 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 0 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | WeatherWary LLC | corey hoggard |
Customer experience
Radar Mobile
Tornado Tracker Radar Pro
In-app purchases
Radar Mobile
No in-app purchases
Tornado Tracker Radar Pro
No in-app purchases
Questions
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