# Storm team 12 vs Storm Shield

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Storm team 12 at none against Storm Shield's 7. Storm team 12 also leads on ads (none vs shown). Storm Shield's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and chart position (#18 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. Storm team 12 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Storm team 12 against 4.8 for Storm Shield. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23K and 114K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 41% of Storm team 12's written reviews are positive against 38% of Storm Shield's.

Storm team 12 ships an update every 2 months, Storm Shield weekly. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Storm team 12 | Storm Shield |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-team-12/id460066042/reviews) | **[4.8 (114K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-shield/id526831380/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 23K | **114K** |
| Positive reviews | **41.3% of reviews** | 37.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#18** |
| Size | 263 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

### Storm team 12

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

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


### Storm Shield

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

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Grossing · 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 Storm team 12 free?

Storm team 12 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, Storm team 12 or Storm Shield?

Storm Shield is rated higher. Storm team 12 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while Storm Shield averages 4.8 from 114K ratings.

### Do Storm team 12 or Storm Shield have ads?

Storm Shield shows ads; Storm team 12 does not.

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

Storm team 12 ships an update every 2 months, and Storm Shield weekly. Most recently, Storm team 12 was updated on October 26, 2026 and Storm Shield on October 26, 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.*