# StormWatch+ vs Storm Shield

The clearest difference is rating: Storm Shield at 4.8 against StormWatch+'s 2.8. Storm Shield also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (111K vs 84). StormWatch+'s advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StormWatch+ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.09 per month and Storm Shield sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Storm Shield holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Storm Shield has 111K ratings behind it against 84, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of StormWatch+'s written reviews are positive against 38% of Storm Shield's.

StormWatch+ ships an update every 2 months, Storm Shield weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StormWatch+ | Storm Shield |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (84 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stormwatch-plus/id524537469/reviews) | **[4.8 (111K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-shield/id526831380/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 84 | **111K** |
| Positive reviews | 27.1% of reviews | **37.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#20** |
| Size | 86 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cirrus Weather Solutions, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/422231820) | [Mosaic S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570748343) |

## What reviewers say

### StormWatch+

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

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


### Storm Shield

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

**Currently charting:** #20 Top Grossing · Weather, #209 Top Free · 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 StormWatch+ free?

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

### Is Storm Shield free?

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

### Which has better reviews, StormWatch+ or Storm Shield?

Storm Shield is rated higher. StormWatch+ averages 2.8 out of 5 from 84 ratings, while Storm Shield averages 4.8 from 111K ratings.

### Do StormWatch+ or Storm Shield have ads?

Storm Shield shows ads; StormWatch+ does not.

### Which is updated more often, StormWatch+ or Storm Shield?

StormWatch+ ships an update every 2 months, and Storm Shield weekly. Most recently, StormWatch+ was updated on September 21, 2026 and Storm Shield on September 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.*