# Storm Shield vs WeatherWise.app

The clearest difference is review sentiment: WeatherWise.app at 77% against Storm Shield's 38%. WeatherWise.app also leads on ads (none vs shown). Storm Shield's advantage is ratings volume (111K vs 759) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Storm Shield sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and WeatherWise.app sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Storm Shield holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Storm Shield has 111K ratings behind it against 759, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 38% of Storm Shield's written reviews are positive against 77% of WeatherWise.app's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Storm Shield ships an update weekly, WeatherWise.app every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Storm Shield | WeatherWise.app |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (111K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-shield/id526831380/reviews)** | [4.6 (759 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weatherwiseapp/id6736407724/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **111K** | 759 |
| Positive reviews | 37.6% of reviews | **77.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | #20 | **#16** |
| Size | 91 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Mosaic S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570748343) | [Interactive Weather Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1771877269) |

## What reviewers say

### Storm Shield

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

**Currently charting:** #20 Top Grossing · Weather, #188 Top Free · 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


### WeatherWise.app

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weatherwiseapp/id6736407724)

**Currently charting:** #16 Top Grossing · Weather, #40 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Access high-resolution weather radar and advanced forecasting tools. Monitor live storm chaser streams, track lightning, and receive real-time alerts. Explore global weather patterns with 3D visualizations and customizable data layers.

**Highlights:** High-resolution live weather radar, Advanced forecasting tools, Live storm chaser streams, Lightning tracking, Real-time alerts, 3D weather visualizations, Customizable radar layers

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Plus Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $15.99 | per month |
| Plus Yearly | $69.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $159.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best mobile radar app
- 👍 Feature-rich free version
- 👍 Comprehensive weather data
- 👍 Customizable and user-friendly
- 👍 Reliable and accurate

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Cluttered and clunky interface
- 🔍 Removing features over time

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes
- Incompatibility with older devices

**Requested features**

- Satellite loop/animation option
- More base map customization options
- Blinking/on-screen alerts for warnings
- One-time lifetime purchase option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Storm Shield free?

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

### Is WeatherWise.app free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Storm Shield or WeatherWise.app?

Storm Shield is rated higher. Storm Shield averages 4.8 out of 5 from 111K ratings, while WeatherWise.app averages 4.6 from 759 ratings.

### Do Storm Shield or WeatherWise.app have ads?

Storm Shield shows ads; WeatherWise.app does not.

### Which is updated more often, Storm Shield or WeatherWise.app?

Storm Shield ships an update weekly, and WeatherWise.app every 3 weeks. Most recently, Storm Shield was updated on September 25, 2026 and WeatherWise.app on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Storm Shield or WeatherWise.app?

Storm Shield currently peaks at #20 in the App Store charts, and WeatherWise.app at #16. 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.*