# StormTracker 13 vs WPDE WX

The clearest difference is rating: WPDE WX at 4.9 against StormTracker 13's 4.0. WPDE WX also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (79% vs 47%). StormTracker 13's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

WPDE WX holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WPDE WX has 4.9K ratings behind it against 41, 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 79% of WPDE WX's.

StormTracker 13 ships an update every 7 months, WPDE WX every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StormTracker 13 | WPDE WX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stormtracker-13/id564352071/reviews) | **[4.9 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wpde-wx/id892936349/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 41 | **4.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 47.1% of reviews | **78.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 95 MB | 241 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) | [Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/631472300) |

## 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


### WPDE WX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wpde-wx/id892936349)

Get hyper-local weather information with high-resolution radar and satellite imagery. Receive severe weather alerts and detailed forecasts for your saved locations or current position.

**Highlights:** 250 meter high-resolution radar, Future radar tracking, High-resolution satellite imagery, Hourly forecasts, Severe weather alerts, Saved locations, GPS location awareness

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate weather forecasts
- 🚀 Timely weather alerts
- 📍 Follows user location
- 👍 Helpful for planning days
- 👍 Useful for hurricane/storm preparedness

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Slow radar loading
- 🔆 Intrusive front page ads
- 🔔 Inconsistent/excessive weather alerts

**Reported bugs**

- Alerts not working consistently after update

**Requested features**

- Add marine/beach forecast
- Customizable alert settings


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StormTracker 13 free?

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

### Is WPDE WX free?

WPDE WX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, StormTracker 13 or WPDE WX?

WPDE WX is rated higher. StormTracker 13 averages 4.0 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while WPDE WX averages 4.9 from 4.9K ratings.

### Do StormTracker 13 or WPDE WX have ads?

StormTracker 13 shows ads; WPDE WX does not.

### Which is updated more often, StormTracker 13 or WPDE WX?

StormTracker 13 ships an update every 7 months, and WPDE WX every 3 months. Most recently, StormTracker 13 was updated on October 2, 2026 and WPDE WX on October 15, 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.*