# First Alert 4 Weather vs Storm Shield

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: First Alert 4 Weather at none against Storm Shield's 7. First Alert 4 Weather also leads on review sentiment (58% vs 38%). Storm Shield's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and chart position (#17 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Storm Shield sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. First Alert 4 Weather asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for First Alert 4 Weather against 4.8 for Storm Shield. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25K and 114K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of First Alert 4 Weather's written reviews are positive against 38% of Storm Shield's.

First Alert 4 Weather ships an update every 2 months, Storm Shield weekly. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | First Alert 4 Weather | Storm Shield |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-alert-4-weather/id447289584/reviews) | **[4.8 (114K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-shield/id526831380/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 25K | **114K** |
| Positive reviews | **58.3% of reviews** | 37.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#17** |
| Size | 246 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gray Television Group, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/416888140) | [Mosaic S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570748343) |

## What reviewers say

### First Alert 4 Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-alert-4-weather/id447289584)

Get hyper-local weather updates with high-resolution radar and satellite imagery. Receive severe weather alerts and detailed daily/hourly forecasts for your favorite locations or current position.

**Highlights:** 250 meter high-resolution radar, Future radar tracking, High-resolution satellite imagery, Current weather updates, Daily and hourly forecasts, Severe weather alerts, Location saving

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate and reliable weather forecasts
- 🚀 Real-time weather updates and alerts
- 💡 Comprehensive weather information in one app
- 👍 Helpful and knowledgeable weather team
- 👍 Useful for planning outdoor activities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with live stream and video playback
- 🔍 Difficulty navigating the app or finding certain features
- 🔔 Too many non-essential notifications
- 👀 Visibility issues with weather data visualization

**Reported bugs**

- Live stream not updating in real-time during storms
- Radar images not refreshing quickly enough

**Requested features**

- Improve live stream reliability during severe weather
- Enhance user interface and navigation
- Provide more customization options for notifications
- Improve visibility of weather data visualization


### Storm Shield

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-shield/id526831380)

**Currently charting:** #17 Top Grossing · Weather, #190 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Receive precise, location-based severe weather alerts for tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, and more. Get voice and push notifications, view radar maps, and access forecasts. Optional premium features offer advanced radar imagery and lightning alerts.

**Highlights:** Location-based severe weather alerts, Voice and push notifications, Hi-Def radar map, Today screen widget, Apple Watch alerts, Current conditions and forecasts, Save additional locations

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly with Free Trial | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weather | $10.99 | per month |
| Lightning Strikes | $10.99 | per month |
| 30-Day Limited Offer Upgrade | $11.49 | per month |
| Yearly with Free Trial | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fastest weather alerts
- 📡 Accurate radar and forecasts
- 🔔 Customizable alerts and notifications
- 💻 Simple and easy to use interface
- 🗺️ Tracking multiple locations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model for advanced features
- 🔇 Loud and disruptive alerts
- 🕰️ Delayed alerts compared to other apps
- 🔍 Difficulty customizing alert locations
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent alert delivery
- Radar map not always showing correct location
- Subscription features not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Ability to read alert details in notifications
- Option to silence alerts during certain times
- More customization for alert types and locations
- Horizontal radar view with manual scrolling
- Integration with smart home devices for alerts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is First Alert 4 Weather free?

First Alert 4 Weather is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Storm Shield free?

Storm Shield is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, First Alert 4 Weather or Storm Shield?

Storm Shield is rated higher. First Alert 4 Weather averages 4.7 out of 5 from 25K ratings, while Storm Shield averages 4.8 from 114K ratings.

### Do First Alert 4 Weather or Storm Shield have ads?

Both First Alert 4 Weather and Storm Shield show ads.

### Which is updated more often, First Alert 4 Weather or Storm Shield?

First Alert 4 Weather ships an update every 2 months, and Storm Shield weekly. Most recently, First Alert 4 Weather was updated on November 1, 2026 and Storm Shield on November 1, 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.*