# Weather Hi vs Storm Tracker°

The clearest difference is update cadence: Weather Hi at every 2 weeks against Storm Tracker°'s every 2 months. Storm Tracker°'s advantage is review sentiment (46% vs 35%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Weather Hi sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Storm Tracker° sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Weather Hi against 4.6 for Storm Tracker°. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 77K and 82K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 35% of Weather Hi's written reviews are positive against 46% of Storm Tracker°'s.

Weather Hi ships an update every 2 weeks, Storm Tracker° every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Weather Hi | Storm Tracker° |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (77K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-hi-def-radar-forecast/id458225159/reviews) | **[4.6 (82K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-tracker/id945662980/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 77K | **82K** |
| Positive reviews | 34.7% of reviews | **46.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#24** | #57 |
| Size | 420 MB | 299 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maple Media Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289801633) | [Impala Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063279743) |

## What reviewers say

### Weather Hi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-hi-def-radar-forecast/id458225159)

**Currently charting:** #24 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Get real-time animated weather radar with detailed forecasts and alerts for severe conditions. Monitor fire and air quality, and view road conditions. Advanced features include future radar, 15-day forecasts, and historical data with an optional subscription.

**Highlights:** Real-time animated weather radar, Interactive map with layers, Future forecasts and detailed weather info, Severe weather alerts (lightning, precipitation), Fire & air quality index monitoring, Road condition and freezing rain alerts, Multiple location saving

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Future Weather | $1.99 | per month |
| Storm Watch Plus Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Lightning Alerts | $4.99 | per month |
| Storm Watch Monthly | $5.49 | per month |
| Storm Watch Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Lightning Notification Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Storm Watch Plus Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Storm Watch Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Storm Watch Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Storm Watch Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Storm Watch Plus Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Storm Watch Plus | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Accurate weather radar
- 🗺️ Detailed map layers
- 🔍 Comprehensive weather data
- ⚠️ Helpful for tracking severe weather

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔄 Constant pop-up ads for premium features
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (freezing, loading issues)
- 🇨🇦 Limited functionality outside the US

**Reported bugs**

- Radar imagery disappearing
- Location jumping back to user's position
- Future radar not working despite subscription

**Requested features**

- Customizable radar loop controls
- Improved location tracking and centering
- Celsius temperature option for non-US users
- Restore previously free features


### Storm Tracker°

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-tracker/id945662980)

**Currently charting:** #57 Top Grossing · Weather, #144 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Track severe weather events like storms, tornadoes, and hurricanes with real-time radar and forecasts. Get NOAA alerts for floods and other hazards. Monitor weather patterns up to 10 days in advance.

**Highlights:** Live storm tracking, Doppler radar for rain and snow, NOAA weather warnings and alerts, Hourly and 10-day forecasts, HD quality map, Unlimited locations

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Access for a Week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Access for a Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Limited Time Offer | $9.99 | per year |
| Limited Time Offer | $14.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual full access with no ads | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual full access with no ads | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate weather forecasts
- 🔍 Detailed radar imagery
- 💡 Helpful storm tracking features
- 👍 Easy to use interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔔 Excessive notifications and alerts
- 💰 Paywall for advanced features
- 📺 Intrusive ads
- 🐛 Inaccurate weather data in some areas

**Reported bugs**

- Weather data not updating in real-time
- App crashing or freezing on some devices
- Saved locations not syncing properly

**Requested features**

- Add wind speed indicator
- Improve radar coverage in remote areas
- Provide more customization options
- Offer a one-time purchase option instead of subscription


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Weather Hi free?

Weather Hi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Storm Tracker° free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Weather Hi or Storm Tracker°?

Storm Tracker° is rated higher. Weather Hi averages 4.6 out of 5 from 77K ratings, while Storm Tracker° averages 4.6 from 82K ratings.

### Do Weather Hi or Storm Tracker° have ads?

Both Weather Hi and Storm Tracker° show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Weather Hi or Storm Tracker°?

Weather Hi ships an update every 2 weeks, and Storm Tracker° every 2 months. Most recently, Weather Hi was updated on October 31, 2026 and Storm Tracker° on October 31, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Weather Hi or Storm Tracker°?

Weather Hi currently peaks at #24 in the App Store charts, and Storm Tracker° at #57. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*