StormWise vs Shock Diamonds
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
StormWise
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StormWise is an augmented reality application designed to provide student pilots with immersive 3D thunderstorm simulation training. The app features a range of modules, including Thunderstorm Models, Microburst Characteristics, Microburst Effects on Takeoff, Thunderstorm Avoidance, and both Takeoff and Approach Scenarios. It also supports custom scenarios created with our authoring tool. Each module combines live simulations with teaching aids like quizzes and detailed weather information to enhance students' understanding of thunderstorm dynamics and safety procedures. How to Use StormWise: Prepare Your Space: Choose a well-lit room. Open a Custom Scenario (Optional): If you have a customized scenario JSON file created with our authoring tool, open the file with StormWise to launch the app. If you don’t have a custom scenario, open the StormWise app directly. Scan: After launching, select "Scan" and point your device's camera to the ground to begin.
Shock Diamonds
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This is an app that simulates supersonic exhaust flow with ability to interact with custom 3D models
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Shock Diamonds at every 4 days against StormWise's every 12 months. StormWise's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads 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.
StormWise ships an update every 12 months, Shock Diamonds every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | StormWise | Shock Diamonds |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 171 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Iowa State University of Science and Technology | Viacheslav Gilevich |
In-app purchases
StormWise
No in-app purchases
Shock Diamonds
No in-app purchases
