# Storm Shield vs Hail No!

The clearest difference is price: Storm Shield at Free against Hail No!'s $4.99. Storm Shield also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Hail No!'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On review sentiment, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.

Storm Shield is free to download; Hail No! costs $4.99 up front. Storm Shield sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Hail No! sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Storm Shield holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Storm Shield has 114K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 38% of Storm Shield's written reviews are positive against 44% of Hail No!'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Storm Shield ships an update weekly, Hail No! every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Storm Shield | Hail No! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (114K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-shield/id526831380/reviews)** | [3.1 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hail-no/id1469253867/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **114K** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 37.8% of reviews | **44.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#18** | #34 |
| Size | 91 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mosaic S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570748343) | [Collective Innovation, INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1469253866) |

## What reviewers say

### Storm Shield

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-shield/id526831380)

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Receive precise, location-based severe weather alerts for tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, and more. Get voice and push notifications, view radar maps, and access forecasts. Optional premium features offer advanced radar imagery and lightning alerts.

**Highlights:** Location-based severe weather alerts, Voice and push notifications, Hi-Def radar map, Today screen widget, Apple Watch alerts, Current conditions and forecasts, Save additional locations

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly with Free Trial | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weather | $10.99 | per month |
| Lightning Strikes | $10.99 | per month |
| 30-Day Limited Offer Upgrade | $11.49 | per month |
| Yearly with Free Trial | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fastest weather alerts
- 📡 Accurate radar and forecasts
- 🔔 Customizable alerts and notifications
- 💻 Simple and easy to use interface
- 🗺️ Tracking multiple locations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model for advanced features
- 🔇 Loud and disruptive alerts
- 🕰️ Delayed alerts compared to other apps
- 🔍 Difficulty customizing alert locations
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent alert delivery
- Radar map not always showing correct location
- Subscription features not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Ability to read alert details in notifications
- Option to silence alerts during certain times
- More customization for alert types and locations
- Horizontal radar view with manual scrolling
- Integration with smart home devices for alerts


### Hail No!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hail-no/id1469253867)

**Currently charting:** #34 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

Track hailstorms in real-time and set up custom alerts for your location. This app uses advanced algorithms to provide accurate hail data and notifications, helping you stay safe from severe weather.

**Highlights:** Real-time hail tracking, Real-time hail reports, MRMS Hail Map with 2-minute updates, 24-hour hail map, Radius and size alert options, Push notifications

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO | $4.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Storm Shield free?

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

### Is Hail No! free?

Hail No! costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Storm Shield or Hail No!?

Storm Shield is rated higher. Storm Shield averages 4.8 out of 5 from 114K ratings, while Hail No! averages 3.1 from 14 ratings.

### Do Storm Shield or Hail No! have ads?

Storm Shield shows ads; Hail No! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Storm Shield or Hail No!?

Storm Shield ships an update weekly, and Hail No! every 2 months. Most recently, Storm Shield was updated on October 25, 2026 and Hail No! on October 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Storm Shield or Hail No!?

Storm Shield currently peaks at #18 in the App Store charts, and Hail No! at #34. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*