# WeatherFront vs StormNet

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StormNet at none against WeatherFront's 2. WeatherFront's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (477 vs 20). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WeatherFront sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. StormNet asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for WeatherFront against 4.9 for StormNet. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WeatherFront has 477 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of WeatherFront's written reviews are positive against 82% of StormNet's.

WeatherFront ships an update fortnightly, StormNet every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WeatherFront | StormNet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (477 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weatherfront-radar-and-models/id6739154126/reviews) | **[4.9 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stormnet/id6760000154/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **477** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | **90.3% of reviews** | 81.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#35** | #204 |
| Size | 269 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WeatherFront LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1661335686) | [Cloudnine Weather, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/487445927) |

## What reviewers say

### WeatherFront

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

**Currently charting:** #35 Top Grossing · Weather, #37 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


### StormNet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stormnet/id6760000154)

**Currently charting:** #204 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

This app provides highly accurate severe weather forecasts using advanced radar and real-time data analysis. It predicts risks for lightning, hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes up to 14 days in advance.

**Highlights:** NEXRAD Super-Res Radar, 14-day severe weather forecasts, Lightning, hail, wind, tornado risk prediction, Real-time data analysis, Radar overlays (reflectivity, velocity), National Weather Service warnings

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WeatherFront free?

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

### Is StormNet free?

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

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

StormNet is rated higher. WeatherFront averages 4.8 out of 5 from 477 ratings, while StormNet averages 4.9 from 20 ratings.

### Do WeatherFront or StormNet have ads?

Neither WeatherFront nor StormNet shows ads.

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

WeatherFront ships an update fortnightly, and StormNet every 2 months. Most recently, WeatherFront was updated on November 8, 2026 and StormNet on November 5, 2026.

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

WeatherFront currently peaks at #35 in the App Store charts, and StormNet at #204. 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.*