# WeatherNation App vs StormLytics

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | WeatherNation App | StormLytics |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (188 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weathernation-app/id541589698/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stormlytics/id6797370651/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **188** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 28.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 21 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WeatherNation TV](https://appshunter.io/developer/541589701) | [Justin Perry](https://appshunter.io/developer/1535457328) |

## What reviewers say

### WeatherNation App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weathernation-app/id541589698)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📺 24/7 live streaming weather coverage
- 🎯 Minimal ads compared to competitors
- 📍 Multi-platform availability (phones, tablets, TVs, gaming consoles)
- 👨‍🔬 Professional meteorologists and accurate weather information
- 🎨 Clean, straightforward interface without entertainment fluff

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 📱 Landscape-only orientation on mobile devices
- 🔊 Audio issues (no sound or overlapping audio)
- ⚙️ Outdated app design compared to competitors
- 🔐 Clipboard access security concerns

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### StormLytics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stormlytics/id6797370651)

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StormLytics Plus Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| StormLytics Plus Annual | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*