# StormWatch+ vs Storm Tracker°

The clearest difference is rating: Storm Tracker° at 4.6 against StormWatch+'s 2.8. Storm Tracker° also leads on ratings volume (82K vs 84) and review sentiment (46% vs 27%). StormWatch+'s advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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 Storm Tracker° sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Storm Tracker° holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Storm Tracker° has 82K 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 Storm Tracker°'s.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StormWatch+ | Storm Tracker° |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (84 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stormwatch-plus/id524537469/reviews) | **[4.6 (82K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-tracker/id945662980/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 84 | **82K** |
| Positive reviews | 27.1% of reviews | **46.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#62** |
| Size | 86 MB | 299 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) | [Impala Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063279743) |

## 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 Tracker°

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-tracker/id945662980)

**Currently charting:** #62 Top Grossing · Weather, #102 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Track severe weather events like storms, tornadoes, and hurricanes with real-time radar and forecasts. Get NOAA alerts for floods and other hazards. Monitor weather patterns up to 10 days in advance.

**Highlights:** Live storm tracking, Doppler radar for rain and snow, NOAA weather warnings and alerts, Hourly and 10-day forecasts, HD quality map, Unlimited locations

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Access for a Week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Access for a Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Limited Time Offer | $9.99 | per year |
| Limited Time Offer | $14.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual full access with no ads | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual full access with no ads | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate weather forecasts
- 🔍 Detailed radar imagery
- 💡 Helpful storm tracking features
- 👍 Easy to use interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔔 Excessive notifications and alerts
- 💰 Paywall for advanced features
- 📺 Intrusive ads
- 🐛 Inaccurate weather data in some areas

**Reported bugs**

- Weather data not updating in real-time
- App crashing or freezing on some devices
- Saved locations not syncing properly

**Requested features**

- Add wind speed indicator
- Improve radar coverage in remote areas
- Provide more customization options
- Offer a one-time purchase option instead of subscription


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StormWatch+ free?

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

### Is Storm Tracker° free?

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

### Which has better reviews, StormWatch+ or Storm Tracker°?

Storm Tracker° is rated higher. StormWatch+ averages 2.8 out of 5 from 84 ratings, while Storm Tracker° averages 4.6 from 82K ratings.

### Do StormWatch+ or Storm Tracker° have ads?

Storm Tracker° shows ads; StormWatch+ does not.

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

StormWatch+ ships an update every 2 months, and Storm Tracker° every 2 months. Most recently, StormWatch+ was updated on September 21, 2026 and Storm Tracker° on September 24, 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.*