# WeatherFront vs StormBase

The clearest difference is price: WeatherFront at Free against StormBase's $0.99. WeatherFront also leads on ratings volume (466 vs 4) and chart position (#41 vs #179). StormBase's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

WeatherFront is free to download; StormBase costs $0.99 up front. WeatherFront sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and StormBase sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

StormBase holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WeatherFront has 466 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of WeatherFront's written reviews are positive against 100% of StormBase's.

WeatherFront ships an update fortnightly, StormBase every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WeatherFront | StormBase |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (466 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weatherfront-radar-and-models/id6739154126/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stormbase/id6759570177/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **466** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 90.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#41** | #179 |
| Size | 269 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WeatherFront LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1661335686) | [Abdullah Sheikh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1879563578) |

## What reviewers say

### WeatherFront

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weatherfront-radar-and-models/id6739154126)

**Currently charting:** #41 Top Grossing · Weather, #44 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

This app offers advanced weather monitoring with a focus on detailed model data, radar, and satellite imagery. It provides intuitive navigation for global or local forecasts, offline map capabilities, and seamless transitions between various weather products to keep you informed and prepared.

**Highlights:** Dynamic model viewing with zoom and pan, Seamless transitions between radar, satellite, and model data, Detailed basemaps and offline map downloads, Easy switching between multiple radars, Access to NWS/NOAA products like watches and warnings, Advanced radar products including Super-Res Reflectivity and Velocity

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Advanced | $9.99 | per month |
| Advanced-Annual | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fantastic performance and optimization
- 🔍 Excellent weather models and data
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 💡 Innovative features like hold to select radar

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Some users find the app just 'OK'
- 🔍 Lack of push notifications for severe weather in free tier

**Reported bugs**

- None reported

**Requested features**

- Push notifications for severe weather in free tier
- One-time lifetime purchase option instead of subscription


### StormBase

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stormbase/id6759570177)

**Currently charting:** #179 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

This app consolidates high-impact weather and space weather information from official NOAA and NWS sources. It provides forecast outlooks, alert maps, status feeds, and technical tools in a single, organized interface for quick access to critical U.S. weather intelligence.

**Highlights:** SPC convective and fire weather outlooks, WPC Excessive Rainfall Outlooks, SWPC space weather alerts and forecasts, GOES satellite imagery with animation, U.S. Alerts dashboard with search/filter, Radar network status monitoring, NWS local forecast tools and text products

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shower Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Downburst Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Microburst Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WeatherFront free?

WeatherFront is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is StormBase free?

StormBase costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, WeatherFront or StormBase?

StormBase is rated higher. WeatherFront averages 4.8 out of 5 from 466 ratings, while StormBase averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do WeatherFront or StormBase have ads?

Neither WeatherFront nor StormBase shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WeatherFront or StormBase?

WeatherFront ships an update fortnightly, and StormBase every 5 days. Most recently, WeatherFront was updated on October 30, 2026 and StormBase on October 31, 2026.

### Which is more popular, WeatherFront or StormBase?

WeatherFront currently peaks at #41 in the App Store charts, and StormBase at #179. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*