Comparison

Pocket Radar vs Winter Storm Tracker

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

Head to head
About

Pocket Radar

Get detailed weather forecasts, including temperature, pressure, and wind, for today, the weekend, and the next 7 days. Plan your activities with hourly predictions, precipitation maps, and air quality information.

Highlights
  • Hourly and 7-day forecasts
  • Temperature, pressure, and wind data
  • Precipitation and cloud cover maps
  • Air quality and sunrise/sunset times
  • Tropical cyclone and thunderstorm outlooks
  • Apple Watch and Home Screen widgets
Features
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What will the weather bring today, this evening or over the weekend? Pocket Radar helps you plan ahead with hourly forecasts, temperature, atmospheric pressure, wind and weather maps. A FORECAST FOR YOUR PLANS Check current conditions and feels-like temperature. Explore the next 48 hours or look ahead with a 7-day forecast. Whether you’re heading to work, taking a walk or planning a weekend outdoors, choose a place and see what to expect. TEMPERATURE: KNOW WHAT TO WEAR See how warm the afternoon will feel and how much cooler the evening may become. Compare temperatures across the map to prepare for a trip or choose a comfortable time to head outside. PRESSURE: FOLLOW THE CHANGING WEATHER Check the atmospheric pressure forecast and see how it changes over time. Explore the pressure map for a broader view of weather patterns around your area and farther afield. WIND: PREPARE FOR THE CONDITIONS Check wind speed, direction and expected gusts before you leave. Find a suitable time for a run, a bike ride or a day by the water, with the forecast for the place you choose. RAIN, SNOW AND CLOUDS See where precipitation is expected and how it may move. Check conditions around your town or along your journey to help decide whether to bring an umbrella or adjust your outdoor plans. MORE INFORMATION BEFORE YOU GO • Air quality to help you plan time outdoors. • Humidity and cloud cover for a fuller picture of the weather. • Sunrise and sunset times to make the most of daylight. • Tropical cyclone tracks and thunderstorm outlooks to follow developing weather. • Satellite thermal hotspots for additional information about possible fire activity. WEATHER WITHIN REACH Use Pocket Radar on iPhone and iPad, add Home Screen widgets and check precipitation maps on Apple Watch. On iPad and Duo, view the map and detailed forecast side by side. Open Pocket Radar and prepare for the weather wherever your day takes you. Data and forecast availability vary by region and source. Forecasts and air quality estimates may differ from actual conditions. A satellite thermal hotspot does not confirm a fire. For hazardous conditions, follow official warnings from local authorities. POCKET RADAR PRO Wind, temperature, pressure and cloud maps, lightning, cyclones, satellite thermal hotspots, air quality, AR weather and detailed forecasts require Pocket Radar Pro. Choose a weekly or annual auto-renewing subscription, or a one-time Lifetime purchase. The annual plan offers a 14-day free trial for new subscribers, then renews at the annual price shown before purchase. Prices are displayed in your local currency in the app. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation or after the free trial. Subscriptions renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel in your Apple Account settings. Lifetime does not renew. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://bad-monkey.biz/privacy

About

Winter Storm Tracker

Visualize snowfall predictions for the upcoming 72 hours with an interactive map. Get detailed forecasts to plan your winter activities or travel.

Highlights
  • Interactive snowfall map
  • 72-hour forecast
  • Detailed predictions
  • Winter weather visualization
Features
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Winter Storm Tracker is an interactive mapping application that provides the snowfall forecast for the next 72 hours.

Screenshots

Pocket Radar4 screens
Winter Storm Tracker3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pocket Radar at 4.6 against Winter Storm Tracker's 3.4. Pocket Radar also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 5). Winter Storm Tracker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Pocket Radar sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Winter Storm Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pocket Radar holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pocket Radar has 1.6K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pocket Radar ships an update every 3 days, Winter Storm Tracker weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Pocket Radar versus Winter Storm Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocket RadarWinter Storm Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.6K ratings) — better3.4 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.6K — better5
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterWeekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDmitry Alaevcorey hoggard

Customer experience

Pocket Radar

All ratings1,611 ratings
Positive91.1%
Neutral5.7%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews412 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral3.2%
Negative21.8%

Winter Storm Tracker

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Pocket Radar

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Incorrect weather forecasts
  • Location services not working properly

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to customize widget
  • Option to display temperature in Celsius and Fahrenheit
  • More detailed weather information (wind, pressure, etc.)

Winter Storm Tracker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Pocket Radar

Subscriptions2
  • PocketRadar Pro Weekly$0.997 Days
  • PocketRadar Pro Annual14 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time2
  • Weather Widget$4.95
  • PocketRadar Pro Lifetime$99.99
None

Winter Storm Tracker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pocket Radar free?
Pocket Radar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Winter Storm Tracker free?
Winter Storm Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pocket Radar or Winter Storm Tracker?
Pocket Radar is rated higher. Pocket Radar averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Winter Storm Tracker averages 3.4 from 5 ratings.
Do Pocket Radar or Winter Storm Tracker have ads?
Winter Storm Tracker shows ads; Pocket Radar does not.
Which is updated more often, Pocket Radar or Winter Storm Tracker?
Pocket Radar ships an update every 3 days, and Winter Storm Tracker weekly. Most recently, Pocket Radar was updated on November 12, 2026 and Winter Storm Tracker on November 3, 2026.

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