# StormWatch+ vs DeerMapper

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DeerMapper at none against StormWatch+'s 2. StormWatch+'s advantage is chart position (#157 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StormWatch+ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.09 per month. DeerMapper asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | StormWatch+ | DeerMapper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.8 (84 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stormwatch-plus/id524537469/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **84** | — |
| Positive reviews | 27.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#157** | — |
| Size | 86 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cirrus Weather Solutions, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/422231820) | [DeerMapper LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1167714982) |

## What reviewers say

### StormWatch+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stormwatch-plus/id524537469)

**Currently charting:** #157 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Get reliable local weather forecasts and critical severe weather alerts that override Do Not Disturb. This app provides current conditions, hourly and extended forecasts, and radar, enhanced by National Weather Service meteorologist expertise.

**Highlights:** Critical Alerts override Do Not Disturb, Current conditions, hourly, and extended forecasts, Local and regional radar, Severe weather push notifications, EnRoute alerts for travel, Wake-up audio alerts for severe warnings

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SW+ Alerts (1 Month) | $1.09 | per month |
| SW+ Alerts (1 Year) | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 📢 Loud and timely alerts
- 📍 Accurate GPS alerts
- ⚡ Fast radar loading
- 👍 Works as advertised (when functional)
- 💡 Provides safety tips

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Alerts not working
- 💸 Subscription issues
- 🚫 App not loading/unresponsive
- ⏳ Delayed alerts
- 🗑️ Useless/waste of money

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription not recognized
- App stuck on welcome screen
- Alerts not received
- Map not loading
- Radar not loading

**Requested features**

- Widget support
- Dark mode
- Ability to save layer choices
- Ability to tap alerts for details
- Transparency option for overlays


### DeerMapper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deermapper/id1167714983)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StormWatch+ free?

StormWatch+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is DeerMapper free?

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

### Do StormWatch+ or DeerMapper have ads?

Neither StormWatch+ nor DeerMapper shows ads.

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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.*