# StormWatch+ vs Noah Weather

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 (#52 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | StormWatch+ | Noah Weather |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (85 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stormwatch-plus/id524537469/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noah-weather/id6792880452/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **85** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 27.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#52** | — |
| Size | 86 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cirrus Weather Solutions, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/422231820) | [Jacob Rakidzich](https://appshunter.io/developer/1015651086) |

## What reviewers say

### StormWatch+

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

**Currently charting:** #52 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


### Noah Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noah-weather/id6792880452)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*