Comparison

StormWise vs RailSavvy

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

Head to head
About

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.

About

RailSavvy

This app consolidates railroad industry knowledge, offering reference materials, a community forum for questions and shared experiences, and a resource directory. It's designed for professionals to access information and connect with peers.

Highlights
  • Organized industry reference material
  • Community forum for questions
  • Share field photos and knowledge
  • Discover railroad jobs and vendors
  • Resource directory
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Railroad knowledge is everywhere. Finding it when you need it is another story. It lives in manuals, regulations, training material — and in the experience of people who have spent their careers in the industry. RailSavvy brings railroad knowledge and community together in one place built specifically for railroad professionals. Find industry reference material organized by topic. Ask questions and learn from people across different crafts. Share field photos and knowledge from your own experience. Discover railroad jobs, vendors, and other industry resources. Whether you're new to the industry or have decades of experience, RailSavvy gives you a place to find what you need, learn from others, and share what you know.

Screenshots

StormWise4 screens
RailSavvy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: RailSavvy at every 5 days against StormWise's every 12 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StormWise ships an update every 12 months, RailSavvy every 5 days. Both last shipped on September 21, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
StormWise versus RailSavvy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStormWiseRailSavvy
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size171 MB36 MB
Age rating9+17+
DeveloperIowa State University of Science and TechnologyRAILSAVVY LLC

In-app purchases

None

StormWise

No in-app purchases

None

RailSavvy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is StormWise free?
StormWise is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RailSavvy free?
RailSavvy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do StormWise or RailSavvy have ads?
Neither StormWise nor RailSavvy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StormWise or RailSavvy?
StormWise ships an update every 12 months, and RailSavvy every 5 days. Most recently, StormWise was updated on September 21, 2026 and RailSavvy on September 21, 2026.

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