# Weather & Radar vs global storms pro

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Weather & Radar | global storms pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $9.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (306K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-and-radar/id545993260/reviews)** | [4.6 (663 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/global-storms-pro/id897511324/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **306K** | 663 |
| Positive reviews | **75.1% of reviews** | 55.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#14** | #111 |
| Size | 257 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 17+ |
| Developer | [WetterOnline - Meteorologische Dienstleistungen GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/407957034) | [Kelly Technology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/393931941) |

## What reviewers say

### Weather & Radar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-and-radar/id545993260)

**Currently charting:** #14 Top Free · Weather, #130 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

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:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.49 | per month |
| Yearly | $8.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Radar map not updating correctly
- Temperature readings not matching other sources
- Notifications not working as expected

**Requested features**

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


### global storms pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/global-storms-pro/id897511324)

**Currently charting:** #111 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Global Tropical Hazards | $0.99 | one-time |
| Global Climate Imagery | $0.99 | one-time |
| Additional Satellite Imagery | $1.99 | one-time |
| Space Weather | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ocean Conditions Forecast | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐢 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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)

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 #111. 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.*