# StormTracker 12 vs WCTI Storm Track 12

The clearest difference is rating: WCTI Storm Track 12 at 4.8 against StormTracker 12's 4.3. WCTI Storm Track 12 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (2.7K vs 12). StormTracker 12's advantage is review sentiment (80% vs 65%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, 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.

WCTI Storm Track 12 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WCTI Storm Track 12 has 2.7K 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 65% of WCTI Storm Track 12'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, WCTI Storm Track 12 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StormTracker 12 | WCTI Storm Track 12 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stormtracker-12/id564357057/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wcti-storm-track-12/id720237724/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **2.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 65.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 101 MB | 235 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 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


### WCTI Storm Track 12

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wcti-storm-track-12/id720237724)

Get hyper-local weather information with high-resolution radar and future tracking. Receive severe weather alerts and customize forecasts for your favorite locations. Stay informed about current and future weather conditions.

**Highlights:** 250 meter radar, Future radar tracking, High resolution satellite imagery, Hourly forecasts, Favorite location saving, Severe weather alerts, Push notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate weather reports
- 🚀 Many weather options
- 💡 Informative and dependable
- 👍 Trusted weather updates
- 👍 Great weather tracking app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires in-app purchase for full features
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🔋 Annoying ads
- 👎 Poor color choice and contrast

**Reported bugs**

- Glitches causing app to crash
- Weather information obscured by overlay

**Requested features**

- Local tidal high and low information
- Improve readability by reducing overlay


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StormTracker 12 free?

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

### Is WCTI Storm Track 12 free?

WCTI Storm Track 12 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, StormTracker 12 or WCTI Storm Track 12?

WCTI Storm Track 12 is rated higher. StormTracker 12 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while WCTI Storm Track 12 averages 4.8 from 2.7K ratings.

### Do StormTracker 12 or WCTI Storm Track 12 have ads?

StormTracker 12 shows ads; WCTI Storm Track 12 does not.

### Which is updated more often, StormTracker 12 or WCTI Storm Track 12?

StormTracker 12 ships an update every 5 months, and WCTI Storm Track 12 every 2 months. Most recently, StormTracker 12 was updated on October 23, 2026 and WCTI Storm Track 12 on October 22, 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.*