Comparison

Stormeter vs StormNotify

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

Head to head
About

Stormeter

This app provides early storm warnings by monitoring barometric pressure. It alerts you to potential storms like tornadoes, hurricanes, and thunderstorms with sound, vibration, and visual alarms. It offers local processing for privacy and customizable alert settings.

Highlights
  • Real-time barometric monitoring
  • Smart storm alerts with sound and vibration
  • Identifies storm types
  • Visual history and charts
  • Fully local processing for privacy
  • Customizable storm monitoring
Features
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Stormeter – Your Early Warning Storm Alarm System Stay ahead of the storm with Stormeter, the ultimate barometric pressure monitoring app designed to keep you informed and safe. Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast, weather watcher, seasoned sailor, or simply want peace of mind, Stormeter gives you early alerts when sudden pressure drops indicate potential storms like tornadoes, hurricanes, thunderstorms or fast approaching squalls. [Why Choose Stormeter] Storms often arrive with little warning—but changes in atmospheric pressure can reveal them before they strike. Stormeter continuously monitors barometric pressure trends. Using advanced local pressure tracking, real-time alerts, and visual alarms, Stormeter keeps you informed about dangerous weather patterns even when traditional weather forecasts fail to alert you precisely and timely. [Key Features] Real-Time Barometric Monitoring Tracks pressure changes in real time using your device’s built-in barometer (no internet required). For best results, keep the app in foreground and plugged into a power source. Smart Storm Alerts Receive instant alerts with sound, vibration, and full-screen flashing when pressure thresholds indicate danger. Identifies Storm Types Automatically classifies storm alerts as hurricane, tornado, or thunderstorm based on pressure patterns. One-Tap Silence Option Silence the alarm with a single tap—alerts resume if pressure continues to drop. Visual History & Charts View detailed pressure trends with interactive, time-based charts. Fully Local Processing No cloud processing or tracking. Your pressure data stays on your device for maximum privacy. [Customization Options] Set what types of storms are to be monitored Choose how long alarms stay active with auto-timeout options [Perfect for] If tornado warnings are issued and you need to know if one is near you Hikers, campers, and adventurers Boaters and offshore sailors People in storm-prone regions Anyone who appreciates the nostalgic beauty of wheel barometers first invented almost 400 years ago [Important Notes] Stormeter requires a device with a barometric sensor (most newer smartphones support this). Background monitoring may require enabling special permissions or using a future build of the app depending on your platform. While Stormeter offers early pressure-based warnings, it is not a substitute for official weather advisories. Be ready before the storm hits. Download Stormeter and stay safe, available on Apple Store today.

About

StormNotify

Get timely weather alerts from the National Weather Service with a user-friendly interface. View active alerts on a map, share them with others, and customize notifications for severe weather, winter storms, flooding, and more. Offers both free and premium features with a trial period.

Highlights
  • Receive push notifications for weather alerts
  • View alert areas on a map
  • Share weather alerts via text/email
  • Add multiple locations for alerts
  • Customize alert types (Plus feature)
  • Automatic dark/light mode matching
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Receive official weather alerts issued by the National Weather Service. StormNotify's simple, user-friendly interface displays active weather alerts for your saved locations on the main screen, allowing you to quickly access vital alert information when time matters most. Get alerts for severe weather, winter weather, flooding, tropical weather, marine weather, fire weather, and more. Ad-free and no account required. Free Features • Hyper-local weather alerts—you're only notified when a saved location's precise coordinates are within an alert area • Monitor a location for weather alerts—receive watches and warnings via push notifications* • Receive critical alerts—hear alert tones even when your device is silenced for hazards posing an imminent threat to life and/or property • See if you’re in the path of the storm—view the areas under alert in relation to your saved location on a map • Inform those you care about—share weather alerts via text or email • Easily add locations you want to receive alerts for, by searching for points of interest, selecting them on a map, or via your current location • Select the alert tone that will sound when an alert is received—choose from System Default, Short Alert, and Long Alert tones • Sync your saved location across your devices via iCloud • Temporarily pause receiving weather alerts for a location when you don’t want to be notified • Automatically matches your device's dark or light mode Plus Features Includes all Free features, plus: • Monitor up to 10 locations for weather alerts—receive alerts via push notifications* • Customize which alerts you receive—filter alerts based on alert levels (watches, warnings, etc.) and hazards (severe weather, flooding, etc.) • Select alert tones for each alert level • Unlock additional alert levels such as advisories and statements • Sync your saved locations across your devices via iCloud Try out StormNotify Plus with a 7-day free trial** *Only locations within US states and territories where the National Weather Service operates will receive weather alerts. **After the trial ends, your subscription will automatically renew at the selected plan's price and billing period unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the trial. Cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Service: https://convergentapps.com/legal/stormnotify/terms-v1

Screenshots

Stormeter3 screens
StormNotify4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: StormNotify at 5.0 against Stormeter's 3.3. StormNotify also leads on ratings volume (10 vs 3). Stormeter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.5). On price, ads 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. StormNotify sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Stormeter asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

StormNotify holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 10 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Stormeter versus StormNotify: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStormeterStormNotify
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (3 ratings)5.0 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings310 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLiang WangConvergent Apps LLC

Customer experience

Stormeter

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

StormNotify

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Stormeter

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

StormNotify

Subscriptions2
  • Plus - Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Plus - Annual (Save 28%)**7 Days trial$16.991 Year

Questions

Is Stormeter free?
Stormeter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is StormNotify free?
StormNotify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Stormeter or StormNotify?
StormNotify is rated higher. Stormeter averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while StormNotify averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.
Do Stormeter or StormNotify have ads?
Neither Stormeter nor StormNotify shows ads.

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