# Forecast Now vs Storm Window

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Storm Window at 100% against Forecast Now's 55%. Storm Window also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and ads (none vs shown). Forecast Now's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 Window sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Storm Window holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Forecast Now has 1.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Forecast Now's written reviews are positive against 100% of Storm Window's.

Forecast Now ships an update every 3 weeks, Storm Window every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Forecast Now | Storm Window |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forecast-now/id452087262/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-window/id6794979076/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 55.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 82 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kelly Technology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/393931941) | [Daniel Schumacher](https://appshunter.io/developer/1180212490) |

## 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 Window

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-window/id6794979076)

This app provides clear outdoor risk guidance based on hourly weather data, highlighting safe times for outdoor activities. It accounts for lightning, heat, wind, air quality, and rain, offering tailored advice for various pursuits.

**Highlights:** Clear outdoor risk guidance, 48-hour hourly risk timeline, Lightning-aware storm risk, Heat, air quality, wind, UV, rain, snow context, National Weather Service alert awareness, Home Screen widgets and Apple Watch support

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storm Window Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro+ Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Storm Window Pro Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro+ Annual | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Forecast Now free?

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

### Is Storm Window free?

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

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

Storm Window is rated higher. Forecast Now averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Storm Window averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Forecast Now shows ads; Storm Window does not.

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

Forecast Now ships an update every 3 weeks, and Storm Window every 5 days. Most recently, Forecast Now was updated on October 3, 2026 and Storm Window on October 10, 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.*