# StormTracker 13 vs WSAZ Weather

The clearest difference is rating: WSAZ Weather at 4.8 against StormTracker 13's 4.0. WSAZ Weather also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 47%) and ratings volume (7.3K vs 44). StormTracker 13's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

WSAZ Weather holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WSAZ Weather has 7.3K ratings behind it against 44, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of StormTracker 13's written reviews are positive against 75% of WSAZ Weather's.

StormTracker 13 ships an update every 7 months, WSAZ Weather every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StormTracker 13 | WSAZ Weather |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stormtracker-13/id564352071/reviews) | **[4.8 (7.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wsaz-weather/id1595927684/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 44 | **7.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 47.1% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Size | 95 MB | 247 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nexstar Broadcasting](https://appshunter.io/developer/457614880) | [Gray Television Group, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/416888140) |

## What reviewers say

### StormTracker 13

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stormtracker-13/id564352071)

Receive severe weather warnings and comprehensive weather information from a trusted team of meteorologists. Access 7-day forecasts, interactive radar, and advanced forecast models. Get customized alerts for tornadoes, storms, and lightning to stay informed and safe.

**Highlights:** Severe weather warnings, 7-day forecast, HD Dual Live Doppler radar, Predictor forecast model, Customized storm alerts, Lightning alerts, Video forecasts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### WSAZ Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wsaz-weather/id1595927684)

Get hyper-local weather updates with high-resolution radar and future radar to track severe weather. Access station-specific content, current conditions, and detailed forecasts for your favorite locations. Receive National Weather Service alerts and opt-in push notifications for safety.

**Highlights:** 250 meter high-resolution radar, Future radar tracking, High-resolution satellite imagery, Current weather updates, Daily and hourly forecasts, Save favorite locations, Severe weather alerts

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful weather videos
- 👍 Professional meteorologists
- 👍 Accurate weather forecasts
- 👍 Great news coverage
- 👍 Reliable weather app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes when checking daily forecast
- 🔔 Needs more specific location-based notifications

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when checking daily forecast

**Requested features**

- Show weather fronts and their speed
- Improve long-range forecast accuracy


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StormTracker 13 free?

StormTracker 13 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is WSAZ Weather free?

WSAZ Weather is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, StormTracker 13 or WSAZ Weather?

WSAZ Weather is rated higher. StormTracker 13 averages 4.0 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while WSAZ Weather averages 4.8 from 7.3K ratings.

### Do StormTracker 13 or WSAZ Weather have ads?

Both StormTracker 13 and WSAZ Weather show ads.

### Which is updated more often, StormTracker 13 or WSAZ Weather?

StormTracker 13 ships an update every 7 months, and WSAZ Weather every 2 months. Most recently, StormTracker 13 was updated on October 23, 2026 and WSAZ Weather on October 30, 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.*