# 9 StormTrack vs St. Cloud Live StormTRACKER

The clearest difference is ads: St. Cloud Live StormTRACKER at none against 9 StormTrack's shown. St. Cloud Live StormTRACKER also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). 9 StormTrack's advantage is ratings volume (5.5K vs 8). On price, rating, update cadence 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for 9 StormTrack against 4.5 for St. Cloud Live StormTRACKER. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 9 StormTrack has 5.5K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 9 StormTrack | St. Cloud Live StormTRACKER |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (5.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/9-stormtrack/id584803925/reviews)** | [4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/st-cloud-live-stormtracker/id1670502530/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.5K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 37.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 251 MB | 246 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Allen Media Broadcasting, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1697990088) | [Forum Communications Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/476437936) |

## What reviewers say

### 9 StormTrack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/9-stormtrack/id584803925)

Get hyper-local weather updates with high-resolution radar and satellite imagery. Receive severe weather alerts and detailed forecasts for your current or saved locations.

**Highlights:** 250 meter radar, Future radar, High resolution satellite imagery, Current weather updates, Daily and hourly forecasts, Favorite location saving, Severe weather alerts

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate weather forecasts
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 💡 Helpful radar and storm tracking
- 🚀 Fast and responsive app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 💸 Excessive advertisements
- 🗺️ Inaccurate location detection
- 🔍 Difficult to find desired location

**Reported bugs**

- App fails to load GPS location
- Radar and maps not loading properly
- Constant crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Customizable notification settings
- Detailed hourly/daily forecasts
- Option to disable ads
- Improved radar and storm tracking


### St. Cloud Live StormTRACKER

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/st-cloud-live-stormtracker/id1670502530)

Get hyper-local weather forecasts and severe weather alerts. This app provides high-resolution radar, future radar, and satellite imagery to track storms. Save favorite locations and receive push notifications for safety.

**Highlights:** 250 meter radar resolution, Future radar tracking, High-resolution satellite imagery, Current weather updates, Daily and hourly forecasts, Favorite location saving, GPS for current location, Severe weather alerts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 9 StormTrack free?

9 StormTrack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is St. Cloud Live StormTRACKER free?

St. Cloud Live StormTRACKER is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 9 StormTrack or St. Cloud Live StormTRACKER?

9 StormTrack is rated higher. 9 StormTrack averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.5K ratings, while St. Cloud Live StormTRACKER averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.

### Do 9 StormTrack or St. Cloud Live StormTRACKER have ads?

9 StormTrack shows ads; St. Cloud Live StormTRACKER does not.

### Which is updated more often, 9 StormTrack or St. Cloud Live StormTRACKER?

9 StormTrack ships an update every 2 months, and St. Cloud Live StormTRACKER every 2 months. Most recently, 9 StormTrack was updated on October 19, 2026 and St. Cloud Live StormTRACKER on October 18, 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.*