# StormWatch+ vs FOX 17 Code Red Weather

The clearest difference is rating: FOX 17 Code Red Weather at 4.8 against StormWatch+'s 2.8. FOX 17 Code Red Weather also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (4.2K vs 84). StormWatch+'s advantage is chart position (#131 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads 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. FOX 17 Code Red Weather asks for nothing beyond the download.

FOX 17 Code Red Weather holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FOX 17 Code Red Weather has 4.2K 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 46% of FOX 17 Code Red Weather's.

StormWatch+ ships an update every 2 months, FOX 17 Code Red Weather every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | StormWatch+ | FOX 17 Code Red Weather |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (84 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stormwatch-plus/id524537469/reviews) | **[4.8 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fox-17-code-red-weather/id698705214/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 84 | **4.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 27.1% of reviews | **46.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#131** | — |
| Size | 86 MB | 242 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cirrus Weather Solutions, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/422231820) | [Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/631472300) |

## What reviewers say

### StormWatch+

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

**Currently charting:** #131 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


### FOX 17 Code Red Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fox-17-code-red-weather/id698705214)

Get hyper-local weather updates with high-resolution radar and future radar to track severe weather. Receive timely forecasts, save favorite locations, and get National Weather Service alerts directly on your device.

**Highlights:** 250 meter radar resolution, Future radar tracking, High-resolution satellite imagery, Hourly forecasts, Save favorite locations, Severe weather alerts

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate to the minute
- 🚀 Follows you wherever you go
- 🚀 Fantastic radar maps
- 👍 Great weather alerts
- 👍 Up to date weather reports

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Radar issues - not accurate or not showing up
- 🐛 Alerts for light rain/weather when none present
- 🐛 Forecasts and videos not updated often enough
- 🐛 Radar data lagging behind actual weather
- 🐛 App freezing or crashing

**Reported bugs**

- Radar not showing storms/precipitation
- Radar not loading without logging out/in
- App freezing on loading screen

**Requested features**

- Add iPhone widget
- Reduce unnecessary weather alerts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StormWatch+ free?

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

### Is FOX 17 Code Red Weather free?

FOX 17 Code Red Weather is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, StormWatch+ or FOX 17 Code Red Weather?

FOX 17 Code Red Weather is rated higher. StormWatch+ averages 2.8 out of 5 from 84 ratings, while FOX 17 Code Red Weather averages 4.8 from 4.2K ratings.

### Do StormWatch+ or FOX 17 Code Red Weather have ads?

Neither StormWatch+ nor FOX 17 Code Red Weather shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, StormWatch+ or FOX 17 Code Red Weather?

StormWatch+ ships an update every 2 months, and FOX 17 Code Red Weather every 3 months. Most recently, StormWatch+ was updated on September 30, 2026 and FOX 17 Code Red Weather on September 30, 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.*