# Forecast Now vs Storm Radar

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Storm Radar at 138K against Forecast Now's 1.5K. Storm Radar also leads on chart position (#19 vs unranked) and review sentiment (65% vs 55%). Forecast Now's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.2). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Forecast Now sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and Storm Radar sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Forecast Now against 4.5 for Storm Radar. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Storm Radar has 138K ratings behind it against 1.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of Forecast Now's written reviews are positive against 65% of Storm Radar's.

Forecast Now ships an update every 3 weeks, Storm Radar every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Forecast Now | Storm Radar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forecast-now/id452087262/reviews) | **[4.5 (138K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-radar-weather-tracker/id1216396545/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K | **138K** |
| Positive reviews | 55.2% of reviews | **64.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#19** |
| Size | 82 MB | 313 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kelly Technology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/393931941) | [The Weather Channel Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/295646464) |

## What reviewers say

### Forecast Now

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forecast-now/id452087262)

Get detailed local weather forecasts for any US town, including daily and hourly predictions, animated radar, and hazardous weather alerts. Track air quality, UV index, and snowfall with data from official US sources. An optional subscription removes ads and unlocks advanced satellite imagery.

**Highlights:** 7-day daily weather forecast, 24-hour hourly forecast, Animated radar and satellite views, Hazardous weather warnings, Predicted snowfall totals, Air quality index, Ultraviolet index

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Favorite weather app
- 🚀 Accurate and dependable forecasts
- 💡 Detailed weather information
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ads disrupt user experience
- 🐛 Forecast information not always available
- 🐛 Slow app performance and crashes
- 🐛 Difficult to read small text

**Reported bugs**

- Radar and local weather information not working
- Forecast details disappearing after updates
- Inability to access more than one location

**Requested features**

- Add day of week to forecast
- Improve radar and map functionality
- Provide more location-specific details
- Offer a paid ad-free version


### Storm Radar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-radar-weather-tracker/id1216396545)

**Currently charting:** #19 Top Grossing · Weather, #60 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

This app provides advanced weather radar and storm tracking with real-time alerts for rain, severe weather, and lightning. It offers detailed visualizations of weather patterns, future radar projections, and customizable map layers for tracking storms like hurricanes and tornadoes.

**Highlights:** Expanded weather map layers (wind, lightning, tropical tracks), High-resolution single site radar, AI Weather Assistant for real-time insights, Smarter storm alerts (rain, NOAA warnings), 6-72 hour future radar projections, Live local storm warnings and advisories, Lightning alerts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | per month |
| Storm Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Storm Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Storm Premium + | $4.99 | per month |
| Storm Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Storm Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Storm Premium + | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate and reliable
- 👍 Easy to use and understand
- 💡 Useful features like alerts and radar
- 🚀 Quick and responsive
- 👍 Detailed weather information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 💰 Paywall for basic features
- 🔒 Privacy concerns
- 🔍 Inconsistent data and inaccurate forecasts
- 👎 Reduced functionality compared to previous version

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Radar and forecast data not loading properly
- Saved locations not working
- Inconsistent performance across devices
- Issues with weather alerts and notifications

**Requested features**

- Bring back old Storm app features
- More customization options
- Improved radar and storm tracking
- Better integration with other weather data sources
- Ability to view weather history and trends


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Forecast Now free?

Forecast Now is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Storm Radar free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Forecast Now or Storm Radar?

Storm Radar is rated higher. Forecast Now averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Storm Radar averages 4.5 from 138K ratings.

### Do Forecast Now or Storm Radar have ads?

Both Forecast Now and Storm Radar show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Forecast Now or Storm Radar?

Forecast Now ships an update every 3 weeks, and Storm Radar every 2 weeks. Most recently, Forecast Now was updated on November 1, 2026 and Storm Radar on November 9, 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.*