Comparison

WeatherNation App vs StormLytics

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

WeatherNation App

Access real-time weather information, including live streams of 24-hour nationwide weather services and on-demand video forecasts. Customize interactive radar maps with various data layers and share your own weather photos and videos.

Highlights
  • Live 24-hour weather service stream
  • On-demand video forecasts
  • Current conditions and extended outlooks
  • Swipe between favorite locations
  • Customizable interactive radar maps
  • Submit weather photos and videos
Features
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Weather the way it was meant to be. The latest weather app from WeatherNation provides Real Weather. Pure and Simple. The best part? It’s free! No sign ups, no trials and no nonsense. Fan favorite features: • Watch what's on air right now, we stream our 24-hour in depth and nationwide weather service right to the palm of your hand. • On the go? We feature video forecasts on demand with regional, national, breaking weather news, travel and specialty shows instantly. • Really on the go? Get instant access to your current conditions, temperature and extended outlooks. • Easy swiping between your favorite locations for detailed up to the moment weather information anywhere. • Our fully customizable interactive radar and weather maps let you decide what you want to see. Combine data and images from current radar, satellite, severe advisories, snow depth, temperatures, wind speeds, wind chill, dew point, humidity and heat index so you can finally have the perfect weather. • With one click, you can easily send us your weather pics and videos so we can share them live on air and across social media. Don't just watch the weather, be part of it. FEEDBACK: We are eager to hear your feedback. If you can't get enough of WeatherNation's weather app, please rate us in the iTunes App Store. Have suggestions? Please send them our way at TechSupport@WeatherNationTV.com

About

StormLytics

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Weather is more useful when you understand what it means for your plans. StormLytics brings current conditions, radar, forecasts, and official weather bulletins together in a clear, dark interface. Check the hours ahead, explore the extended outlook, and open an available alert to see its area, timing, and official text. With StormLytics Plus, go deeper into the forecast: - What Changed: see meaningful shifts between forecast runs. - Odds That Matter: explore forecast probabilities for useful thresholds and time windows. - Possible Outcomes: compare available forecast ranges, rather than relying on one number alone. - Full Forecast Explorer: investigate more forecast detail for planning. - Additional Storm, Snow, Marine, and Event Weather Watch intelligence. No StormLytics account or sign-in is required. Subscribe to Plus through Apple in the app. Available plans, prices, and purchase terms are shown in the app and on the store confirmation screen. Feature availability and weather coverage vary by product and location. Forecasts can change. Always consult current official warnings and local authorities for safety decisions. Apple processes iOS subscription payments. Monthly and annual subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled through Apple. Manage your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Deleting the app does not cancel an Apple subscription. Privacy Policy: https://stormlytics.com/privacy-policy/ Terms and subscription information: https://stormlytics.com/terms/ Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

WeatherNation App4 screens
StormLytics4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: StormLytics at 5.0 against WeatherNation App's 3.3. WeatherNation App's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (188 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. StormLytics sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. WeatherNation App asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

StormLytics holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WeatherNation App has 188 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
WeatherNation App versus StormLytics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWeatherNation AppStormLytics
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (188 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings188 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWeatherNation TVJustin Perry

Bugs and requests

WeatherNation App

Reported bugs

17 issues
  • App crashes on launch (iPhone 14, iOS 17+)
  • Frozen ZIP code entry screen preventing app progression
  • Location discovery hangs indefinitely
  • App jumps to home screen immediately after opening
  • No audio in video streams on iPhone
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  • Overlapping audio from multiple video feeds
  • Video doesn't fill screen in landscape mode
  • Closed captioning cannot be disabled on Apple TV/Android TV
  • Radar doesn't animate or move
  • Settings menu freezes on Apple TV after exiting full-screen
  • Slow radar loading
  • Buffering and video/audio sync issues
  • App won't delete properly
  • Clipboard copying on app open
  • Temperature display inconsistencies between screens
  • Stuck on same location after update
  • Feedback email form missing recipient address

Requested features

13 requests
  • Portrait mode support for mobile devices
  • Critical alerts with sound override (do not disturb mode)
  • Ability to change home/default city
  • Better video integration and full-screen capability
  • Location-based alerts
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  • Improved radar features (movable, pausable, overlay options)
  • Disable video option
  • Disable closed captioning option
  • Better accessibility features for visually impaired users
  • Daily forecast display
  • Notification system
  • Modern UI redesign matching TV app
  • Improved app performance and optimization

StormLytics

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

WeatherNation App

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

StormLytics

Subscriptions2
  • StormLytics Plus Monthly$4.991 Month
  • StormLytics Plus Annual$39.991 Year

Questions

Is WeatherNation App free?
WeatherNation App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is StormLytics free?
StormLytics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WeatherNation App or StormLytics?
StormLytics is rated higher. WeatherNation App averages 3.3 out of 5 from 188 ratings, while StormLytics averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do WeatherNation App or StormLytics have ads?
Neither WeatherNation App nor StormLytics shows ads.

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