# StormTracker 12 vs WNEM Weather

The clearest difference is rating: WNEM Weather at 4.6 against StormTracker 12's 4.3. WNEM Weather also leads on ratings volume (3.3K vs 12). StormTracker 12's advantage is review sentiment (80% vs 55%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

WNEM Weather holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WNEM Weather has 3.3K 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 55% of WNEM 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, WNEM Weather every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StormTracker 12 | WNEM Weather |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stormtracker-12/id564357057/reviews) | **[4.6 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wnem-weather/id924192430/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **3.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 55.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Size | 101 MB | 242 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 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


### WNEM Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wnem-weather/id924192430)

Get hyper-local weather updates with high-resolution radar and detailed forecasts. Receive severe weather alerts and save your favorite locations for personalized weather information.

**Highlights:** 250 meter radar, Future radar, 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**

- 🚀 Accurate weather information
- 👍 Helpful during severe weather
- 🚀 Great app for keeping updated on conditions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Weather information is often inaccurate
- 🔕 Too many annoying alerts
- 🔍 Radar feature not working

**Reported bugs**

- App glitches and crashes frequently
- Temperatures not matching TV reports

**Requested features**

- Add barometric pressure to home screen
- Improve full-screen image display


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StormTracker 12 free?

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

### Is WNEM Weather free?

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

### Which has better reviews, StormTracker 12 or WNEM Weather?

WNEM Weather is rated higher. StormTracker 12 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while WNEM Weather averages 4.6 from 3.3K ratings.

### Do StormTracker 12 or WNEM Weather have ads?

Both StormTracker 12 and WNEM Weather show ads.

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

StormTracker 12 ships an update every 5 months, and WNEM Weather every 2 months. Most recently, StormTracker 12 was updated on October 23, 2026 and WNEM Weather on October 26, 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.*