Comparison

Weather & Radar vs global storms pro

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

Head to head
About

Weather & Radar

Visualize current and future weather conditions with detailed radar maps, including rain, clouds, lightning, and temperature. Plan your day, travel, or outdoor activities with forecasts up to 14 days ahead and receive timely alerts for significant weather changes.

Highlights
  • Live weather radar map
  • Up to 14-day forecasts
  • Minute-by-minute short-term changes
  • Severe weather alerts
  • Air quality index (AQI)
  • Weather webcams
  • Home screen widgets
Features
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Never get caught off guard by the weather With Weather & Radar, you see the weather at a glance — with one WeatherRadar that brings rain, clouds, sun, lightning, fog, and temperature together on one map. Wondering if rain is moving in, the sun will break through, or a thunderstorm is building nearby? WeatherRadar shows how sun, rain, clouds, fog, thunderstorms, lightning, and temperature are developing now, over the next few hours, and up to 4 days ahead: minute by minute for short-term changes, for your local forecast in the US and around the world. Your weather for everyday life, travel, and plans • Weather for every plan: drive to work, walk the dog, go for a jog, take the kids to the park, camp, hike, fish, or plan a BBQ. • Watch live as rain, storm cells, clouds, lightning, fog, and wind develop, where they are moving, and what that means for outdoor plans — from pop-up thunderstorms to hurricane-season weather. • The 14-day weather forecast and daily forecasts help you plan outdoor activities, road trips, vacations, and game day weather. Everything you need at a glance From RainRadar and free 4-day WeatherRadar to temperature, wind speed, lightning tracker, UV index, and air quality index (AQI) — everything is clear, current, and easy to understand. The AQI view focuses on how pollution may affect your health. With the weather widget, you can bring your local weather, current weather, weather today, and daily forecast straight to your Home Screen. We keep you updated We monitor the weather around you and send weather alerts when a change matters for your day: severe storm alerts, thunderstorms, first snow, extreme heat, strong wind, or other significant conditions. No hype, no panic — just clear updates from our meteorologists so you know what is happening and what to consider next. Forecasts, observations, webcams For everyday planning and weather enthusiasts alike: get details for temperature, air pressure, wind speed, wind direction, humidity, rainfall amounts, and hours of sunshine. Check weather webcams, water temperatures where available, moon phases, and mountain weather and popular US ski regions with snow forecast and slope data for popular regions. You can also record and share videos of interesting weather near you with the Weather & Radar community. One look and you know what’s coming No guessing, no complicated menus, no digging through layers — just local weather, live radar view that updates in real time and forecast information on your app home screen and in WeatherRadar. Open the app and see what is happening outside right away. Now, in the next few minutes, and up to 14 days ahead. Go Ad-Free Use the weather app free of advertising with the in-app purchase and personalize your main page! Terms of Use Weather & Radar Ad-free is a subscription service that will be renewed on either a monthly or a yearly basis. Payment for the subscription will be charged to the user’s Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. The user’s Apple account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Apple will identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of the Weather & Radar Ad-free, free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription thereof. Terms and Conditions: http://www.weatherandradar.com/ios/terms-of-use/ Send your questions and feedback to info@weatherandradar.com Weather & Radar. Your clear view of the weather.

About

global storms pro

Access real-time weather data, including tropical storm tracking, animated satellite views, and marine information. Get US-specific alerts for tornadoes and severe thunderstorms, plus UV index and radar.

Highlights
  • Tropical storm tracking (Atlantic & Pacific)
  • Worldwide animated satellite views
  • Marine information
  • US ultraviolet index
  • US storm alerts (tornadoes, thunderstorms)
  • Animated US radar
  • Animated US forecast chart
Features
Currently charting
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global storms pro provides the latest information from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration including: - hurricanes, typhoons and tropical storms in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans - worldwide animated satellite views - the latest worldwide marine information - the US ultraviolet index - US mainland storms, including the latest tornado and severe thunderstorm alerts - animated radar for the US - animated US forecast chart There are options within the app to add comprehensive ocean conditions forecasts for the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, and view NASA's global climate imagery. All data is courtesy of NOAA, NASA, NDBC, JTWC, Japan Meteorological Agency and other open sources where indicated.

Screenshots

Weather & Radar4 screens
global storms pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Weather & Radar at Free against global storms pro's $9.99. Weather & Radar also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (306K vs 663). global storms pro's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.4). On rating, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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

Weather & Radar is free to download; global storms pro costs $9.99 up front. Weather & Radar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and global storms pro sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Weather & Radar against 4.6 for global storms pro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Weather & Radar has 306K ratings behind it against 663, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Weather & Radar's written reviews are positive against 56% of global storms pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Weather & Radar ships an update every 2 weeks, global storms pro every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Weather & Radar versus global storms pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWeather & Radarglobal storms pro
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating4.7 (306K ratings) — better4.6 (663 ratings)
Positive reviews75.1% of reviews — better55.6% of reviews
Number of ratings306K — better663
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#14 — better#109
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size257 MB6 MB
Age rating+417+
DeveloperWetterOnline - Meteorologische Dienstleistungen GmbHKelly Technology Inc.

Customer experience

Weather & Radar

All ratings306,166 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral4.2%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews1,797 reviews
Positive75.1%
Neutral6.1%
Negative18.9%

global storms pro

All ratings663 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral5.0%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral11.1%
Negative33.3%

User reviews

Weather & Radar

From 306K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🌟 Accurate weather forecasts
  • 📊 Detailed weather information
  • 🗺️ Comprehensive radar maps
  • ⏱️ Timely updates
  • 🔍 Localized weather data

Room to improve

  • 🌐 Location issues and inaccuracies
  • 📢 Intrusive ads
  • 🔍 Limited customization options
  • 🕰️ Slow response times
  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes

global storms pro

From 663 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Excellent animated satellite imagery and weather visualizations
  • 📊 Comprehensive weather data and meteorological information
  • 🌪️ Valuable hurricane tracking and severe weather alerts
  • 📚 Educational content that helps users understand weather science
  • 🌍 Global satellite coverage with world-wide weather views

Room to improve

  • 🐢 Slow app performance and loading times
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
  • ❌ Content unavailable errors in some regions
  • 🎯 Confusing and outdated user interface design
  • 📱 Not user-friendly compared to modern app standards

Bugs and requests

Weather & Radar

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Radar map not updating correctly
  • Temperature readings not matching other sources
  • Notifications not working as expected

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Ability to change temperature units
  • More detailed weather history
  • Improved widget functionality
  • Better integration with other weather services

global storms pro

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • App crashes on startup
  • Content unavailable errors during active weather events
  • Ad-free upgrade not removing ads properly
  • Smart invert colors compatibility broken after update
  • Missing regional maps (Central US)
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  • Delayed data updates from National Hurricane Center
  • App not functioning as described on certain devices
  • Dark mode inadequate replacement for smart invert

Requested features

9 requests
  • Bottom toolbar navigation for easier access
  • Modern, open-face app redesign
  • Favorites or bookmarks section for quick map access
  • Local forecast and radar functionality
  • Grouping of data by specific hurricane for clarity
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  • Full complement of graphics from NOAA website
  • Regional map restoration (Central US, Americas)
  • Real-time data updates matching NHC bulletin times
  • Zip code location search for local forecasts

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Weather & Radar

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly14 Days trial$1.491 Month
  • Yearly14 Days trial$8.991 Year
5 purchases

global storms pro

One-time5
  • Global Tropical Hazards$0.99
  • Global Climate Imagery$0.99
  • Additional Satellite Imagery$1.99
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  • Space Weather$3.99
  • Ocean Conditions Forecast$4.99

Questions

Is Weather & Radar free?
Weather & Radar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is global storms pro free?
global storms pro costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Weather & Radar or global storms pro?
Weather & Radar is rated higher. Weather & Radar averages 4.7 out of 5 from 306K ratings, while global storms pro averages 4.6 from 663 ratings.
Do Weather & Radar or global storms pro have ads?
Weather & Radar shows ads; global storms pro does not.
Which is updated more often, Weather & Radar or global storms pro?
Weather & Radar ships an update every 2 weeks, and global storms pro every 2 months. Most recently, Weather & Radar was updated on November 5, 2026 and global storms pro on November 1, 2026.
Which is more popular, Weather & Radar or global storms pro?
Weather & Radar currently peaks at #14 in the App Store charts, and global storms pro at #109. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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