StormTracker 7 vs WDTN Weather
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Severe weather warnings
- 7-day forecast
- HD Dual Live Doppler radar
- Predictor forecast model
- Customized storm alerts
- Video forecasts
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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.
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
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.
| Parameter | StormTracker 7 | WDTN Weather |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (15 ratings) — better | 3.3 (21 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 27.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 15 | 21 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 84 MB | 238 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nexstar Broadcasting | LIN Television Corporation |
Customer experience
StormTracker 7
WDTN Weather
In-app purchases
StormTracker 7
No in-app purchases
WDTN Weather
No in-app purchases
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