# StormTracker 13 vs WVVA Weather

The clearest difference is rating: WVVA Weather at 4.8 against StormTracker 13's 4.0. WVVA Weather also leads on ratings volume (3.1K vs 44) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). 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.

WVVA Weather holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WVVA Weather has 3.1K 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 60% of WVVA Weather's.

StormTracker 13 ships an update every 7 months, WVVA Weather every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StormTracker 13 | WVVA Weather |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stormtracker-13/id564352071/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wvva-weather/id583439811/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 44 | **3.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 47.1% of reviews | **60.0% 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 | 249 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


### WVVA Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wvva-weather/id583439811)

Get hyper-local weather updates with high-resolution radar and satellite imagery. Receive current conditions, hourly and daily forecasts, and severe weather alerts directly from the National Weather Service. Customize by saving favorite locations and utilizing GPS for real-time awareness.

**Highlights:** 250 meter radar, Future radar, High resolution satellite imagery, Current weather updates, Hourly and daily forecasts, Save favorite locations, Severe weather alerts

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Works well
- 👍 Impressive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes/freezes
- 🐛 Doesn't work most of the time
- 🔍 Inaccurate weather forecasts
- 📺 Ads play over content

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after update
- App won't open

**Requested features**

- Customizable county-level alerts
- Show school closures/delays


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StormTracker 13 free?

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

### Is WVVA Weather free?

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

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

WVVA Weather is rated higher. StormTracker 13 averages 4.0 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while WVVA Weather averages 4.8 from 3.1K ratings.

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

Both StormTracker 13 and WVVA Weather show ads.

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

StormTracker 13 ships an update every 7 months, and WVVA Weather every 2 months. Most recently, StormTracker 13 was updated on October 23, 2026 and WVVA Weather on October 24, 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.*