Comparison

StormWatch+ vs Noah Weather

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

StormWatch+

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
Currently charting
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Featuring Critical Alerts that override Do Not Disturb settings for the most important alerts, StormWatch+ aspires to be your daily weather app of choice, no matter the weather! Access the most pertinent weather information - like current conditions, hourly and extended forecast, and local or regional radar - quickly then get on with your day. Finally a weather forecast you can trust! Harnessing the local knowledge and dedication of more than 2,000 National Weather Service meteorologists nationwide, our goal is for StormWatch+ to replace the fickle, computer-generated, single-icon forecast found in most weather apps! SW+ ALERTS IN-APP UPGRADE For the ultimate severe weather preparation tool, check out our (also upgraded!) alerting technology, SW+ Alerts. SW+ Alerts is a life-saving service that sends you push notifications whenever hazardous weather threatens your specific location. Once again relying on the expertise of over 2,000 NWS meteorologists nationwide, SW+ Alerts compares multiple specific locations you select with weather watches and warnings issued by your local NWS office. Alerts are sent to the app ONLY if you are in the path of hazardous weather, eliminating the confusion associated with county-wide warning sirens or NOAA Weather Radio alerts. Simply tapping on a push alert will show your location with respect to the warning boundaries on a map, as well as display the full text of the alert. In addition, Critical Alerts “wake-me-up” audio and voice alerts will sound for the most severe warnings.^ In addition to monitoring fixed locations, the “EnRoute” feature allows you to receive severe weather alerts while on the go! Simply enable EnRoute and the app will track your location and alert you if you drive into a warned area, whether you know your exact location or not! Features of StormWatch+ Alerts include: * Your choice of push notifications in the event of: - Tornado Watches and Warnings - Severe Thunderstorm Watches and Warnings - Flash Flood Watches and Warnings - A suite of Tropical weather alerts - A suite of Winter weather alerts * Notifications sent even if the app is not running and your device is not in use * Push notifications accompanied by audio alerts that will wake you up (for Tornado and Severe Thunderstorm Warnings^) * Alerts for up to 5 fixed locations, which can be changed at any time * EnRoute, which uses your device's GPS location to actively monitor for severe weather as you travel * Map showing warned area and your location * Quiet time – to temporarily stop alerts during a specified time of day * Status buttons to disable individual locations StormWatch+ provides personalized weather alerts in the palm of your hand! ^ NOTE: Audio alerts feature Critical Alerts, which will sound wake-me-up audio at full volume and override Do Not Disturb for the most severe warnings, even if your device is silenced. StormWatch+ Terms: https://app.stormwatchplus.com/terms ****************************** For additional information, visit www.stormwatchplus.com or follow us on Twitter @stormwatchplus Questions for our support team can be directed to the "Contact Support" link within the app. Please contact us to resolve any issues before leaving a negative review. Customer service is priority #2, right behind providing an accurate, life-saving service!

About

Noah Weather

This app combines daily weather forecasts with faith-based reflections and Scripture. It offers practical weather information alongside spiritual encouragement, turning everyday moments into opportunities for reflection. Users can customize their experience with widgets and optional premium features.

Highlights
  • Daily weather forecasts
  • Scripture-inspired reflections
  • Daily Outlook notifications
  • Home screen widgets
  • Live Activities integration
  • Sun and moon information
  • Optional premium subscription
Features
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Noah is a Christian weather app that helps you check the forecast and turn your attention toward God. Weather is part of your everyday routine. Noah makes that familiar moment an opportunity to pause, remember the One who holds the day, and find encouragement—with practical forecasts and Scripture-inspired reflections. WEATHER FOR YOUR EVERYDAY LIFE See current conditions, hourly forecasts, and the days ahead. Check temperatures, rain chances, wind, and more as you prepare for work, time outside, or whatever the day brings. ENCOURAGEMENT ROOTED IN FAITH Discover weather-related reflections and Bible references that invite you to notice God in the ordinary. A passing cloud, a sunrise, or a rainy afternoon can become a small reminder to look beyond the forecast. START WITH YOUR DAILY OUTLOOK Choose a time for your Daily Outlook notification and make checking the weather part of a more intentional morning. KEEP THE WEATHER CLOSE Bring weather to your Home Screen with widgets, and keep useful conditions within reach through Live Activities. EXPLORE THE DETAILS Look beyond the temperature with weather charts, including sun and moon information. Follow the rhythms of the day and plan your time outdoors. MAKE MORE OF NOAH WITH NOAH+ An optional Noah+ subscription unlocks expanded forecasts, more saved locations, precipitation radar, forecast chart customization, photography recommendations, and tools to arrange your weather layout around what matters to you. AT HOME ON YOUR APPLE DEVICES Use Noah on iPhone, iPad, and Mac, with a two-column weather layout on iPad that makes room for more of your forecast. Noah is free to download, with additional features available through Noah+. Know the forecast. Remember who holds the day.

Screenshots

StormWatch+4 screens
Noah Weather4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Noah Weather at 100% against StormWatch+'s 27%. Noah Weather also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.8) and update cadence (daily vs every 2 months). StormWatch+'s advantage is ratings volume (85 vs 6) and chart position (#75 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. StormWatch+ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.09 per month and Noah Weather sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Noah Weather holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StormWatch+ has 85 ratings behind it against 6, 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 100% of Noah Weather's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StormWatch+ ships an update every 2 months, Noah Weather daily. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
StormWatch+ versus Noah Weather: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStormWatch+Noah Weather
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (85 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews27.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings85 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#75 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB94 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCirrus Weather Solutions, LLCJacob Rakidzich

Customer experience

StormWatch+

All ratings85 ratings
Positive38.8%
Neutral10.6%
Negative50.6%
Written reviews70 reviews
Positive27.1%
Neutral10.0%
Negative62.9%

Noah Weather

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

StormWatch+

Reported bugs

38 issues
  • Subscription not recognized
  • App stuck on welcome screen
  • Alerts not received
  • Map not loading
  • Radar not loading
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  • App crashes
  • App freezes
  • Settings not saved
  • Alerts not turning off
  • Local info not loading
  • Risk zones not showing color
  • Cannot create password
  • Blank password keyboard
  • Hybrid map only
  • Options bunched up on iPhone
  • No radar data
  • Precipitation layer never loads
  • No radar showing up
  • Constant bugs
  • No response from support
  • No ability to exit overlay choices
  • Inability to change zoom level
  • Inability to swipe down overlay menu
  • No transparency option
  • Radar covered up by overlay
  • Cannot access radar to zoom out
  • Stopped loading local info
  • App crashes when going to radar
  • Constantly freezes and crashes
  • Only radar usable
  • Alerts not working
  • Severe weather alert doesn't work
  • App crashes before map downloaded
  • Radar is the worst
  • No alert sound for watches
  • App crashes unless paid
  • Not free
  • Misleading pricing

Requested features

12 requests
  • Widget support
  • Dark mode
  • Ability to save layer choices
  • Ability to tap alerts for details
  • Transparency option for overlays
Show 7 more
  • Ability to change zoom level
  • Ability to swipe down overlay menu
  • Future radar
  • Standard maps
  • Light or dark menu
  • More robust free version
  • Separate premium app

Noah Weather

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

StormWatch+

Subscriptions2
  • SW+ Alerts (1 Month)$1.091 Month
  • SW+ Alerts (1 Year)$9.991 Year
3 purchases

Noah Weather

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is StormWatch+ free?
StormWatch+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Noah Weather free?
Noah Weather is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, StormWatch+ or Noah Weather?
Noah Weather is rated higher. StormWatch+ averages 2.8 out of 5 from 85 ratings, while Noah Weather averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do StormWatch+ or Noah Weather have ads?
Neither StormWatch+ nor Noah Weather shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StormWatch+ or Noah Weather?
StormWatch+ ships an update every 2 months, and Noah Weather daily. Most recently, StormWatch+ was updated on October 13, 2026 and Noah Weather on October 14, 2026.

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