# Storm Shield vs WKRN Weather Authority

The clearest difference is rating: Storm Shield at 4.8 against WKRN Weather Authority's 3.2. Storm Shield also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (114K vs 159). WKRN Weather Authority's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Storm Shield sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. WKRN Weather Authority asks for nothing beyond the download.

Storm Shield holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Storm Shield has 114K ratings behind it against 159, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Storm Shield's written reviews are positive against 25% of WKRN Weather Authority's.

Storm Shield ships an update weekly, WKRN Weather Authority every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Storm Shield | WKRN Weather Authority |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (114K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-shield/id526831380/reviews)** | [3.2 (159 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wkrn-weather-authority/id607178109/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **114K** | 159 |
| Positive reviews | **37.8% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#18** | — |
| Size | 91 MB | 246 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mosaic S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570748343) | [LIN Television Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/488222083) |

## 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


### WKRN Weather Authority

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wkrn-weather-authority/id607178109)

Get hyper-local, accurate weather forecasts for Nashville, TN, including hour-by-hour predictions and weekly outlooks. Receive personalized severe weather alerts and track storms with an interactive radar. Access national forecasts and current conditions anywhere in the U.S.

**Highlights:** Hour-by-hour and weekly forecasts, Personalized severe weather alerts, Interactive radar maps, National weather forecasts, Customizable location tracking, Closings and delays information

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good local weather information
- 👍 Accurate radar technology
- 👍 Useful for storm preparedness
- 👍 Good for checking weather while traveling
- 👍 App layout is generally liked

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Unreliable and inaccurate forecasts
- 👎 Too many intrusive notifications
- 👎 Notifications for irrelevant areas
- 👎 Ads before videos are annoying
- 👎 Radar freezes or is delayed

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot view forecast from new casts
- Forecasts morph into severe weather unexpectedly
- Random speaking at night and day
- Notifications for areas far away
- 15s video with no audio, then cuts to a face

**Requested features**

- Bring back daily videos of 7-day and extended forecasts
- Allow users to choose notification sounds instead of voice
- Fix notifications to only be for user's actual location
- Provide longer video explanations or just the radar
- Allow users to see past hours on the radar


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Storm Shield free?

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

### Is WKRN Weather Authority free?

WKRN Weather Authority is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Storm Shield or WKRN Weather Authority?

Storm Shield is rated higher. Storm Shield averages 4.8 out of 5 from 114K ratings, while WKRN Weather Authority averages 3.2 from 159 ratings.

### Do Storm Shield or WKRN Weather Authority have ads?

Storm Shield shows ads; WKRN Weather Authority does not.

### Which is updated more often, Storm Shield or WKRN Weather Authority?

Storm Shield ships an update weekly, and WKRN Weather Authority every 3 months. Most recently, Storm Shield was updated on November 12, 2026 and WKRN Weather Authority on November 1, 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.*