# FEMA vs Storm Tracker°

The clearest difference is rating: Storm Tracker° at 4.6 against FEMA's 3.7. Storm Tracker° also leads on ratings volume (82K vs 1K). FEMA's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Storm Tracker° sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. FEMA asks for nothing beyond the download.

Storm Tracker° holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Storm Tracker° has 82K ratings behind it against 1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of FEMA's written reviews are positive against 46% of Storm Tracker°'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | FEMA | Storm Tracker° |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fema/id474807486/reviews) | **[4.6 (82K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-tracker/id945662980/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1K | **82K** |
| Positive reviews | **69.1% of reviews** | 46.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#30** | #54 |
| Size | 18 MB | 299 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)](https://appshunter.io/developer/474807609) | [Impala Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063279743) |

## What reviewers say

### FEMA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fema/id474807486)

**Currently charting:** #30 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

This app provides essential tools and information for disaster preparedness, safety, and recovery. Receive real-time alerts, access guidance on emergency plans and kits, and find information on disaster assistance.

**Highlights:** Real-time weather and emergency alerts, Disaster preparedness guidance, Actionable safety advice, Disaster recovery assistance information, Location-based alerts, Accessibility features

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate and timely weather alerts
- 👍 Helpful preparedness information
- 🚨 Essential for emergency situations
- ⚠️ Valuable real-time updates
- 🗺️ Ability to monitor multiple locations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔁 Repetitive and excessive notifications
- 🔍 Difficulty finding/accessing alerts
- 🐛 Bugs causing app crashes or issues
- 🤔 Confusing or unintuitive interface
- 🗺️ Limited location tracking capabilities

**Reported bugs**

- Alerts not showing up in the app
- Locations being repeatedly deleted
- Inability to add or update locations
- Notification badge not clearing properly

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Customizable notification settings
- Ability to view past/archived alerts
- Integration with other weather/emergency apps
- Improved mapping and location services


### Storm Tracker°

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

**Currently charting:** #54 Top Grossing · Weather, #115 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 FEMA free?

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

### Is Storm Tracker° free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FEMA or Storm Tracker°?

Storm Tracker° is rated higher. FEMA averages 3.7 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Storm Tracker° averages 4.6 from 82K ratings.

### Do FEMA or Storm Tracker° have ads?

Storm Tracker° shows ads; FEMA does not.

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

FEMA ships an update every 2 months, and Storm Tracker° every 2 months. Most recently, FEMA was updated on October 13, 2026 and Storm Tracker° on October 13, 2026.

### Which is more popular, FEMA or Storm Tracker°?

FEMA currently peaks at #30 in the App Store charts, and Storm Tracker° at #54. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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