# StormWatch+ vs StormTrack 5

The clearest difference is rating: StormTrack 5 at 4.8 against StormWatch+'s 2.8. StormTrack 5 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (60% vs 27%). StormWatch+'s advantage is chart position (#88 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. StormTrack 5 asks for nothing beyond the download.

StormTrack 5 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StormTrack 5 has 21K ratings behind it against 85, 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 60% of StormTrack 5's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StormWatch+ | StormTrack 5 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (85 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stormwatch-plus/id524537469/reviews) | **[4.8 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stormtrack-5/id720246274/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 85 | **21K** |
| Positive reviews | 27.1% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#88** | — |
| Size | 86 MB | 235 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:** #88 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


### StormTrack 5

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stormtrack-5/id720246274)

Get hyper-local weather updates with high-resolution radar and future tracking. Receive severe weather alerts and customizable forecasts for your favorite locations. Stay informed with timely updates and detailed weather data.

**Highlights:** 250 meter radar with future tracking, High-resolution satellite imagery, Current weather and hourly forecasts, Save favorite locations, Integrated GPS for current location, Severe weather alerts, Opt-in push notifications

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate weather forecasts
- 👍 Helpful weather alerts and notifications
- 🌟 Reliable and trustworthy weather information
- 📍 Detailed location-specific weather data
- ⏱️ Timely weather updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent or inaccurate weather predictions
- 🗺️ Issues with radar and map functionality
- 🔄 App crashes or freezes
- 🔍 Difficulty finding specific weather information

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes on splash screen
- Radar not displaying current weather conditions
- Inconsistent performance across devices
- Notifications not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add lightning strike detection
- Improve radar and map visualization
- Provide more customization options
- Enhance severe weather alerts and notifications


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StormWatch+ free?

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

### Is StormTrack 5 free?

StormTrack 5 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, StormWatch+ or StormTrack 5?

StormTrack 5 is rated higher. StormWatch+ averages 2.8 out of 5 from 85 ratings, while StormTrack 5 averages 4.8 from 21K ratings.

### Do StormWatch+ or StormTrack 5 have ads?

Neither StormWatch+ nor StormTrack 5 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, StormWatch+ or StormTrack 5?

StormWatch+ ships an update every 2 months, and StormTrack 5 every 2 months. Most recently, StormWatch+ was updated on November 1, 2026 and StormTrack 5 on November 4, 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.*