# Storm team 12 vs StormTracker 12

The clearest difference is review sentiment: StormTracker 12 at 80% against Storm team 12's 41%. StormTracker 12 also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Storm team 12's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Storm team 12 has 23K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 41% of Storm team 12's written reviews are positive against 80% of StormTracker 12's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Storm team 12 ships an update every 2 months, StormTracker 12 every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Storm team 12 | StormTracker 12 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-team-12/id460066042/reviews)** | [4.3 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stormtracker-12/id564357057/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 41.3% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 263 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gray Television Group, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/416888140) | [Nexstar Broadcasting](https://appshunter.io/developer/457614880) |

## 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


### StormTracker 12

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stormtracker-12/id564357057)

Receive severe weather warnings and detailed forecasts from a trusted team of meteorologists. Features include interactive radar, a 7-day outlook, and customized alerts for tornadoes, storms, and lightning.

**Highlights:** 7-day forecast, HD Dual Live Doppler radar, Predictor forecast model, Severe weather notifications, Customized storm alerts, Lightning alerts, Video forecasts

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Storm team 12 free?

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

### Is StormTracker 12 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Storm team 12 or StormTracker 12?

Storm team 12 is rated higher. Storm team 12 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while StormTracker 12 averages 4.3 from 12 ratings.

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

StormTracker 12 shows ads; Storm team 12 does not.

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

Storm team 12 ships an update every 2 months, and StormTracker 12 every 5 months. Most recently, Storm team 12 was updated on October 22, 2026 and StormTracker 12 on October 2, 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.*