# Storm Shield vs StormTrack 5

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StormTrack 5 at none against Storm Shield's 7. StormTrack 5 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (60% vs 38%). Storm Shield's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and chart position (#20 vs unranked). On price, rating, 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. StormTrack 5 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Storm Shield against 4.8 for StormTrack 5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Storm Shield has 111K ratings behind it against 20K, 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 60% of StormTrack 5's.

Storm Shield ships an update weekly, StormTrack 5 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Storm Shield | StormTrack 5 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (111K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-shield/id526831380/reviews) | [4.8 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stormtrack-5/id720246274/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **111K** | 20K |
| Positive reviews | 37.6% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#20** | — |
| Size | 91 MB | 235 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) | [Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/631472300) |

## 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


### StormTrack 5

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stormtrack-5/id720246274)

Get hyper-local weather information with high-resolution radar and satellite imagery. Receive severe weather alerts and detailed forecasts for your favorite locations or current position.

**Highlights:** 250 meter radar, Future radar, High resolution satellite imagery, Current weather updates, Daily and hourly forecasts, Favorite location saving, Severe weather alerts

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate weather forecasts
- 👍 Helpful weather alerts and notifications
- 🌟 Reliable and trustworthy weather information
- 📍 Detailed location-specific weather data
- ⏱️ Timely weather updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent or inaccurate weather predictions
- 🗺️ Issues with radar and map functionality
- 🔄 App crashes or freezes
- 🔍 Difficulty finding specific weather information

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes on splash screen
- Radar not displaying current weather conditions
- Inconsistent performance across devices
- Notifications not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add lightning strike detection
- Improve radar and map visualization
- Provide more customization options
- Enhance severe weather alerts and notifications


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Storm Shield free?

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

### Is StormTrack 5 free?

StormTrack 5 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Storm Shield or StormTrack 5?

Storm Shield and StormTrack 5 are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 111K and 20K ratings respectively.

### Do Storm Shield or StormTrack 5 have ads?

Storm Shield shows ads; StormTrack 5 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Storm Shield or StormTrack 5?

Storm Shield ships an update weekly, and StormTrack 5 every 2 months. Most recently, Storm Shield was updated on September 24, 2026 and StormTrack 5 on September 23, 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.*