Comparison

PocketRadar 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

PocketRadar

Get real-time weather updates and animated radar images on your phone. Monitor rain, storms, and weather fronts with a zoomable map. Provides precise forecasts for any location worldwide, keeping you informed effortlessly.

Highlights
  • Animated radar images
  • Up-to-the-minute weather conditions
  • Zoomable rain radar
  • Precise forecasts worldwide
  • Real-time weather updates
  • Emerging weather patterns
Features
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Track moving rain, explore wind and cloud maps, and check the forecast for any point you choose. Plan the next few hours or the week ahead with PocketRadar. Explore temperature and atmospheric pressure maps alongside rain, wind and clouds. On iPad and Duo in landscape, show the map and the full forecast side by side. RAIN AND SNOW IN MOTION Follow precipitation on an animated map. Play the timeline, pause on a frame and zoom into the places that matter to you. The weather icon and temperature above the player follow the selected map time for your chosen place. CHOOSE A PLACE. SEE ITS FORECAST. Select a point on the map to open its local weather. Check current conditions and feels-like temperature, explore up to 48 hours of hourly weather and look ahead with a 7-day forecast. See sunrise and sunset times, plus charts for humidity, pressure and cloud cover. WIND AND CLOUDS AT A GLANCE Explore the animated wind map to see changing speed and direction across a region. Switch the local forecast between Weather and Wind for hourly speed, direction and available gusts. Add the cloud forecast layer to follow cloud cover alongside precipitation. FOLLOW ACTIVE CYCLONES See cyclone positions, tracks and forecast cones where available. Open storm details and use the separate cards button to show or hide cyclone information while you explore the map. AIR QUALITY, HOTSPOTS AND THUNDERSTORMS • Explore modeled air quality with US and European AQI scales and clear geographic boundaries. • See NASA FIRMS satellite thermal hotspots that may indicate fire activity. • View the thunderstorm outlook alongside precipitation. • Use AR to view the direction and estimated arrival of nearby precipitation. Choose Light, Dark or Satellite map styles. Clearer boundaries and place names help you read the map, while longer wind trails show the flow. The satellite basemap uses static imagery, not current satellite weather observations. WEATHER ACROSS YOUR DEVICES Use PocketRadar on iPhone and iPad, add Home Screen widgets and check animated precipitation radar on Apple Watch. Choose a place and see what the weather has in store. Coverage and forecast availability vary by location and source. Cyclone forecasts, modeled AQI and thunderstorm outlooks are indicative. A thermal hotspot is not confirmation of a wildfire. PocketRadar does not provide official emergency alerts; follow local authorities for severe-weather, air-quality and fire instructions.

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

PocketRadar4 screens
Winter Storm Tracker3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PocketRadar at 4.6 against Winter Storm Tracker's 3.4. PocketRadar 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 1). On price, update cadence, 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. PocketRadar sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Winter Storm Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PocketRadar ships an update every 8 days, Winter Storm Tracker weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
PocketRadar versus Winter Storm Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocketRadarWinter Storm Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.6K ratings) — better3.4 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews74.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.6K — better5
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysWeekly — better
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
Size80 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDmitry Alaevcorey hoggard

Customer experience

PocketRadar

All ratings1,610 ratings
Positive91.1%
Neutral5.7%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews411 reviews
Positive74.9%
Neutral3.2%
Negative21.9%

Winter Storm Tracker

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

Bugs and requests

PocketRadar

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

1 purchases

PocketRadar

One-time1
  • Weather Widget$4.95
None

Winter Storm Tracker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PocketRadar free?
PocketRadar 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, PocketRadar or Winter Storm Tracker?
PocketRadar is rated higher. PocketRadar averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Winter Storm Tracker averages 3.4 from 5 ratings.
Do PocketRadar or Winter Storm Tracker have ads?
Winter Storm Tracker shows ads; PocketRadar does not.
Which is updated more often, PocketRadar or Winter Storm Tracker?
PocketRadar ships an update every 8 days, and Winter Storm Tracker weekly. Most recently, PocketRadar was updated on October 29, 2026 and Winter Storm Tracker on October 24, 2026.

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