Comparison

StormTracker 7 vs WDTN Weather

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

StormTracker 7

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
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This app can save your life during severe weather! Get all the weather information you need, severe weather warnings, from the trusted source — Dr. Dave Walker and the StormTracker 7 Weather Team. Get instant access to your 7-day forecast, HD Dual Live Doppler interactive radar and the "Predictor" forecast model in this FREE app. · Our team of 8 full-time meteorologists know everything about weather that is so unique to the Ohio Valley and West Virginia’s Northern Panhandle. That's more than 100 years of combined forecasting experience in this app. · Enable notifications, and you'll know what's happening at your current location and be alerted to severe weather 24 hours a day. · Use the new StormTracker 7 interactive map you can see what's happening where you are and check on family members anywhere in the country! · Watch latest video forecasts from the StormTracker 7 Weather Team. CUSTOMIZED ALERTS *Twisting Storm Alerts - Featuring the Baron Tornado Index, these exclusive alerts have a simple 1-to-10 ranking on the possibility of a tornado in an approaching storm. This ranking is more local and accurate than any system ever designed. *Special StormTracker Alerts - Fully automated weather alerts, in your hand and on your phone are simple to use. These alerts are more specific than weather sirens. These can alert you up to 15 minutes before the storm hits! *Breaking News Alerts: Keep informed with StormTracker 7 ALERT news updates on important stories near you. *Lightning Alerts: Get real-time alerts for your GPS location and know where lightning strikes near you.

About

WDTN Weather

Get accurate, customized weather forecasts and severe weather alerts for Dayton, OH, and nationwide. Track storms with interactive radar and stay informed with the latest video forecasts and news headlines.

Highlights
  • Live interactive radar
  • Severe weather alerts with audio cues
  • Accurate hour-by-hour forecasts
  • Video forecasts from Storm Team 2
  • Current conditions nationwide
  • Customizable location tracking
  • Weather sharing options
Features
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Never let the weather catch you by surprise again. The trusted weather experts at Storm Team 2 deliver Dayton, OH's most accurate hour-by-hour forecast for the next day and for the week ahead. Unlike other weather apps, you'll get a local forecast that is customized for you. Download the WDTN Weather app for fast, accurate local and national weather at your fingertips. With its personal alert notifications, you'll know when significant weather is heading your way and when to take cover. And when you are traveling, use WDTN Weather to get real-time weather forecasts, interactive radar and current conditions for anywhere in the U.S. The WDTN Weather app utilizes the most advanced radar maps, weather and digital technology available. With its easy to use interactive radar, you can take control and see where the storm is now and where it is tracking. Then, set customized alerts to keep you and your family informed and safe. Features: - Live interactive radar with many layering options lets you track the storms around you - Alerts for severe weather go to your home screen and cue an audio alert - The most accurate hour-by-hour forecast for the next day and week ahead for Dayton, OH - The latest video forecast from Storm Team 2 - Current weather conditions for Dayton, OH and anywhere in the United States - Share the weather conditions via text message, email, Facebook or Twitter - You can set multiple custom locations to track forecasts, alerts, radar, and more - News and weather headlines from WDTN 2

Screenshots

StormTracker 74 screens
WDTN Weather4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: StormTracker 7 at 4.5 against WDTN Weather's 3.3. StormTracker 7 also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). WDTN Weather's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

StormTracker 7 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 21 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StormTracker 7 ships an update every 5 months, WDTN Weather every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
StormTracker 7 versus WDTN Weather: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStormTracker 7WDTN Weather
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (15 ratings) — better3.3 (21 ratings)
Positive reviews—27.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1521 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB238 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNexstar BroadcastingLIN Television Corporation

Customer experience

StormTracker 7

All ratings15 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative13.3%

WDTN Weather

All ratings21 ratings
Positive47.6%
Neutral9.5%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive27.3%
Neutral9.1%
Negative63.6%

In-app purchases

None

StormTracker 7

No in-app purchases

None

WDTN Weather

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is StormTracker 7 free?
StormTracker 7 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WDTN Weather free?
WDTN Weather is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, StormTracker 7 or WDTN Weather?
StormTracker 7 is rated higher. StormTracker 7 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while WDTN Weather averages 3.3 from 21 ratings.
Do StormTracker 7 or WDTN Weather have ads?
StormTracker 7 shows ads; WDTN Weather does not.
Which is updated more often, StormTracker 7 or WDTN Weather?
StormTracker 7 ships an update every 5 months, and WDTN Weather every 3 months. Most recently, StormTracker 7 was updated on September 14, 2026 and WDTN Weather on September 17, 2026.

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