# StormTracker 12 vs WRIC StormTracker 8 Weather

StormTracker 12 and WRIC StormTracker 8 Weather both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of StormTracker 12's written reviews are positive against 20% of WRIC StormTracker 8 Weather's. WRIC StormTracker 8 Weather's advantage is ratings volume (763 vs 12). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

WRIC StormTracker 8 Weather holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WRIC StormTracker 8 Weather has 763 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of StormTracker 12's written reviews are positive against 20% of WRIC StormTracker 8 Weather's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

StormTracker 12 ships an update every 5 months, WRIC StormTracker 8 Weather every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | StormTracker 12 | WRIC StormTracker 8 Weather |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stormtracker-12/id564357057/reviews) | **[4.4 (763 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wric-stormtracker-8-weather/id648953429/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **763** |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Size | 101 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/457614880) | [LIN Television Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/488222083) |

## What reviewers say

### StormTracker 12

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stormtracker-12/id564357057)

Receive severe weather warnings and detailed forecasts from a trusted team of meteorologists. Features include interactive radar, a 7-day outlook, and customized alerts for tornadoes, storms, and lightning.

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

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### WRIC StormTracker 8 Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wric-stormtracker-8-weather/id648953429)

Get real-time weather updates and severe weather alerts for up to 16 locations. This app provides advanced radar features, accurate forecasting, and local weather news to keep you informed and safe.

**Highlights:** Real-time VIPIR radar, Accurate forecasting, 7-day outlook, Customizable severe weather alerts, Local weather news, Power outage tracking, Tropical storm tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎯 Accurate weather forecasting and storm tracking
- ⚠️ Reliable severe weather alerts for multiple locations
- 🎬 Video forecasts from favorite meteorologists
- 📊 Interactive radar functionality
- 📉 Fewer ads than competitor stations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and won't launch
- 🚫 Push notification registration errors
- 📍 Inaccurate location detection
- 🎨 Overly complicated navigation and interface
- 📺 Radar less impressive than competitors

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Push notification registration failure
- Location detection not working correctly
- Radar showing clear while raining at user location
- App closes within first 3 seconds of opening

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch app support
- Satellite imagery view
- Overlay multiple radar layers (lightning, hail, etc.)
- Storm tracking directional indicators
- Dew point display in quick view


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StormTracker 12 free?

StormTracker 12 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is WRIC StormTracker 8 Weather free?

WRIC StormTracker 8 Weather is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, StormTracker 12 or WRIC StormTracker 8 Weather?

WRIC StormTracker 8 Weather is rated higher. StormTracker 12 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while WRIC StormTracker 8 Weather averages 4.4 from 763 ratings.

### Do StormTracker 12 or WRIC StormTracker 8 Weather have ads?

Both StormTracker 12 and WRIC StormTracker 8 Weather show ads.

### Which is updated more often, StormTracker 12 or WRIC StormTracker 8 Weather?

StormTracker 12 ships an update every 5 months, and WRIC StormTracker 8 Weather every 3 months. Most recently, StormTracker 12 was updated on November 1, 2026 and WRIC StormTracker 8 Weather on November 1, 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.*