# Storm team 12 vs 4WarnMe

The clearest difference is rating: Storm team 12 at 4.7 against 4WarnMe's 3.1. Storm team 12 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (41% vs 15%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and chart position there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Storm team 12 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Storm team 12 has 23K ratings behind it against 264, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Storm team 12's written reviews are positive against 15% of 4WarnMe's.

Storm team 12 ships an update every 2 months, 4WarnMe every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Storm team 12 | 4WarnMe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-team-12/id460066042/reviews)** | [3.1 (264 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/4warnme/id510369875/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 264 |
| Positive reviews | **41.3% of reviews** | 15.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Best chart rank | **#184** | #208 |
| Size | 263 MB | 238 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gray Television Group, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/416888140) | [Local TV LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/318424697) |

## What reviewers say

### Storm team 12

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-team-12/id460066042)

**Currently charting:** #184 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Get real-time weather updates for your region with high-resolution radar and future radar to track severe weather. Access daily and hourly forecasts, save favorite locations, and receive National Weather Service alerts.

**Highlights:** 250 meter radar, Future radar, High-resolution satellite imagery, Real-time weather updates, Daily and hourly forecasts, Favorite location saving, Severe weather alerts

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate weather forecasts
- 🚀 Useful radar and weather data
- 💡 Ability to submit user photos
- 🔍 Detailed 24-hour future radar

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and crashes after updates
- 💸 Excessive ads that disrupt user experience
- 🔍 Radar layers not remembered between sessions
- 🔍 Alert overlays cover up radar by default

**Reported bugs**

- Mysterious Kansas weather notifications for Connecticut users
- Radar and map not loading properly after recent update
- Inconsistent temperature readings compared to other weather apps

**Requested features**

- Option to receive tornado warnings only
- Ability to save custom radar/map views
- Improved location accuracy for non-Kansas users


### 4WarnMe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/4warnme/id510369875)

**Currently charting:** #208 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Get hyper-local weather updates with high-resolution radar and satellite imagery. Receive severe weather alerts and customize forecasts for your favorite locations. Stay informed about current conditions and future weather patterns.

**Highlights:** 250 meter radar, Future radar, High resolution satellite imagery, Current weather updates, Daily and hourly forecasts, Save favorite locations, Severe weather alerts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📍 Accurate local weather radar when functioning
- 🎥 Live video broadcast feature
- 🎨 Clear and intuitive interface design
- ⚡ Real-time storm alerts and warnings
- 📊 Detailed hourly and extended forecasts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Radar frequently inaccurate or misaligned
- 📵 App crashes and fails to load regularly
- ⚠️ Conflicting data between daily and hourly forecasts
- 📺 Intrusive full-screen pop-up advertisements
- 🔕 Notifications fail to send or arrive too late

**Reported bugs**

- Radar displays incorrect storm locations
- App won't open or requires multiple restart attempts
- Radar freezes and won't update in real-time
- Unable to switch between past/present/future radar views
- Temperature lows display on wrong day

**Requested features**

- Widget support for quick access
- Past weather viewing capability
- Hail overlay filter for storm tracking
- Real-time interactive radar instead of static images
- Text-only stream option for low bandwidth situations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Storm team 12 free?

Storm team 12 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is 4WarnMe free?

4WarnMe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Storm team 12 or 4WarnMe?

Storm team 12 is rated higher. Storm team 12 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while 4WarnMe averages 3.1 from 264 ratings.

### Do Storm team 12 or 4WarnMe have ads?

4WarnMe shows ads; Storm team 12 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Storm team 12 or 4WarnMe?

Storm team 12 ships an update every 2 months, and 4WarnMe every 3 months. Most recently, Storm team 12 was updated on September 24, 2026 and 4WarnMe on September 13, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Storm team 12 or 4WarnMe?

Storm team 12 currently peaks at #184 in the App Store charts, and 4WarnMe at #208. 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.*