# StormTracker 7 vs WHIO Weather

The clearest difference is ratings volume: WHIO Weather at 23K against StormTracker 7's 15. WHIO Weather also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5). StormTracker 7's advantage is 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.

WHIO Weather holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WHIO Weather has 23K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two.

StormTracker 7 ships an update every 5 months, WHIO Weather every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StormTracker 7 | WHIO Weather |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stormtracker-7/id564358552/reviews) | **[4.7 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whio-weather/id586377264/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **23K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 43.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Size | 84 MB | 238 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) | [Cox Media Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/365102482) |

## What reviewers say

### StormTracker 7

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stormtracker-7/id564358552)

Receive severe weather warnings and detailed forecasts from a trusted team of meteorologists. Features interactive radar, custom alerts for tornadoes and lightning, and video forecasts to keep you informed and safe.

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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### WHIO Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whio-weather/id586377264)

Get live, up-to-the-minute weather coverage with advanced radar, future radar, and storm tracking. Receive precise, location-based push alerts for severe weather events. Access current conditions, hourly and daily forecasts, and satellite imagery for any saved location.

**Highlights:** Live and future radar with 250m resolution, Earthquake and storm track layers, Free push alerts for over 25 alert types, Precise location-based alerts, Current, hourly, and daily forecasts, High-resolution satellite imagery, Save and name custom locations

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relevant and helpful resources
- 🚀 Accurate weather forecasts
- 🚀 Dependable and trustworthy weather information
- 👍 Useful radar and hourly/daily weather forecasts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Radar and weather data not always accurate
- 🔍 Current weather conditions not always accurate
- 🔍 Radar issues (not showing storms, showing false storms)
- 🔍 24-hour radar not completely accurate
- 🔍 Temperature map bug (missing temperature circles)

**Reported bugs**

- Radar not updating correctly
- Severe weather alerts not working
- App crashing and freezing issues
- Location services not working properly

**Requested features**

- Add barometric pressure information
- Bring back old, simpler app design
- Improve severe weather alerts and notifications
- Reduce number of ads and notifications


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StormTracker 7 free?

StormTracker 7 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is WHIO Weather free?

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

### Which has better reviews, StormTracker 7 or WHIO Weather?

WHIO Weather is rated higher. StormTracker 7 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while WHIO Weather averages 4.7 from 23K ratings.

### Do StormTracker 7 or WHIO Weather have ads?

Both StormTracker 7 and WHIO Weather show ads.

### Which is updated more often, StormTracker 7 or WHIO Weather?

StormTracker 7 ships an update every 5 months, and WHIO Weather every 2 months. Most recently, StormTracker 7 was updated on September 14, 2026 and WHIO Weather on October 20, 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.*