# Storm Shield vs Tornado Tracker by TornadoPath

Storm Shield and Tornado Tracker by TornadoPath both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 91% of Tornado Tracker by TornadoPath's written reviews are positive against 38% of Storm Shield's. Tornado Tracker by TornadoPath also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). Storm Shield's advantage is ratings volume (111K vs 1.4K) and chart position (#20 vs #171). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Tornado Tracker by TornadoPath sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Storm Shield against 4.9 for Tornado Tracker by TornadoPath. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Storm Shield has 111K ratings behind it against 1.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 38% of Storm Shield's written reviews are positive against 91% of Tornado Tracker by TornadoPath's.

Storm Shield ships an update weekly, Tornado Tracker by TornadoPath every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Storm Shield | Tornado Tracker by TornadoPath |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (111K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-shield/id526831380/reviews) | **[4.9 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tornado-tracker-by-tornadopath/id6756027933/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **111K** | 1.4K |
| Positive reviews | 37.6% of reviews | **91.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#20** | #171 |
| Size | 91 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mosaic S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570748343) | [Ridge Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1858040258) |

## What reviewers say

### Storm Shield

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

**Currently charting:** #20 Top Grossing · Weather, #185 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


### Tornado Tracker by TornadoPath

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tornado-tracker-by-tornadopath/id6756027933)

**Currently charting:** #171 Top Grossing · Weather, #181 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Receive instant alerts for tornado warnings and severe weather. Access detailed tornado data, interactive maps with various layers, and a historical archive. Learn about weather safety and understand alerts with educational guides.

**Highlights:** Instant tornado warning alerts, Interactive maps with radar and layers, Detailed tornado data and historical archive, Severe weather alerts (watches, thunderstorms), Educational weather guides, Customizable alert preferences

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Alerts | $9.99 | per month |
| Tornado Path Pro (Annual) No Trial | $39.99 | per year |
| Tornado Path Pro (Annual) Intro | $39.99 | per year |
| Tornado Path Pro (Annual) | $39.99 | per year |
| Tornado Path Pro (Lifetime) | $149.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Storm Shield free?

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

### Is Tornado Tracker by TornadoPath free?

Tornado Tracker by TornadoPath is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Storm Shield or Tornado Tracker by TornadoPath?

Tornado Tracker by TornadoPath is rated higher. Storm Shield averages 4.8 out of 5 from 111K ratings, while Tornado Tracker by TornadoPath averages 4.9 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Storm Shield or Tornado Tracker by TornadoPath have ads?

Storm Shield shows ads; Tornado Tracker by TornadoPath does not.

### Which is updated more often, Storm Shield or Tornado Tracker by TornadoPath?

Storm Shield ships an update weekly, and Tornado Tracker by TornadoPath every 2 days. Most recently, Storm Shield was updated on September 24, 2026 and Tornado Tracker by TornadoPath on September 23, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Storm Shield or Tornado Tracker by TornadoPath?

Storm Shield currently peaks at #20 in the App Store charts, and Tornado Tracker by TornadoPath at #171. 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.*