Comparison

RexWeather vs STORM

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

Head to head
About

RexWeather

Explore historical tornado data, follow severe weather events, and view current local conditions. Features include 3D flyovers of tornado paths, archived warning replays, and a tornado potential score based on atmospheric conditions.

Highlights
  • Historical tornado explorer
  • Tornado replay and 3D flyover
  • Tornado potential score
  • Official weather alerts
  • Storm Prediction Center outlooks
  • Animated weather backgrounds
Features
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Explore tornado history, follow severe weather, and see your local conditions with RexWeather. Discover historical tornado paths, replay archived warnings, and take a 3D flyover along the track. HISTORICAL TORNADO EXPLORER Explore U.S. tornado records dating back to 1950, with NOAA SPC history and newer NOAA NCEI records. Search U.S. and Canadian cities, browse nearby events, filter by date and intensity, or jump to famous outbreaks. Where available, NOAA Damage Assessment Toolkit surveys reveal damage footprints colored by EF rating. Canadian history includes Environment and Climate Change Canada records from 1980–2009 and available Northern Tornadoes Project records from 2017 onward. Coverage varies, with gaps before 1980 and during 2010–2016. TORNADO REPLAY AND 3D FLYOVER Replay a tornado’s journey in 2D or follow an animated tornado in 3D. Pause, scrub through time, adjust playback speed, and watch the traveled path appear behind it. Playback follows surveyed tracks or estimated survey centerlines when available, with recorded endpoints as a fallback. Intermediate positions are estimated, and maps show present-day imagery. For supported U.S. events, see historical warning polygons and how warnings evolved—including Particularly Dangerous Situation and Tornado Emergency updates. Tap a warning to read its original message or open the specific event on Iowa Mesonet. TORNADO POTENTIAL Understand how favorable local conditions are for tornado development with a 1-to-10 score and a six-hour outlook. Explore plain-language explanations of instability, wind shear, moisture, and other ingredients. U.S. scores combine available HRRR model data, NWS alerts, SPC outlooks, mesoscale discussions, and nearby storm reports. Canadian locations use GEM model inputs where available, with a global fallback and reduced-coverage indicators. Tornado Potential is an informational indicator, not a probability or an official warning. Canadian scores have not been calibrated against Canadian historical events. OFFICIAL WEATHER ALERTS View location-based National Weather Service alerts in the U.S. and Environment and Climate Change Canada alerts in Canada. Read alert details, affected areas, and expiration times, with clear severity colors and readable cards in light and dark mode. SPC CONVECTIVE OUTLOOKS Explore Day 1, Day 2, and Day 3 Storm Prediction Center maps, including categorical risk, tornado, wind, and hail outlooks. Check your location’s risk and read the forecaster discussion. SPC products cover the contiguous United States. WEATHER THAT COMES TO LIFE Enjoy animated skies for clear weather, clouds, rain, thunderstorms, snow, fog, and more, with smooth transitions and moon-phase artwork at night. Preview backgrounds in Settings and customize units, appearance, and map style. SIRI, SHORTCUTS, AND APPLE WATCH Ask Siri for the nearest historical tornado, your tornado outlook, or active weather alerts. Build Shortcuts for your Home Screen or a supported iPhone’s Action button. Check weather and Tornado Potential on Apple Watch, with widgets and complications for quick access. Keep previously downloaded tornado records and cached weather available offline. Live weather, alerts, and uncached map or warning content require connectivity. Always follow official weather warnings and local emergency guidance.

About

STORM

This app provides real-time storm cell tracking and calculates the exact distance and direction to threatening weather. It offers detailed threat probabilities and future storm paths, helping users make informed decisions for family safety.

Highlights
  • Real-time storm cell tracking
  • Exact distance and direction to storms
  • Tornado, Hail, and Wind threat probabilities
  • 60-minute future storm paths
  • Custom location monitoring
  • Street-level arrival times
Features
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How far is the Tornado from you? Storm-GPS tells you. Tracks cells in real-time and calculates exact distance to your location. Don't guess. Know. Storm GPS in your pocket gives you the guidance you need to protect your Family and loved ones. Most weather apps just show you a blob of rain. Storm GPS monitors every single storm cell in the sky 24/7, updating threat levels every minute. We combine real-time National Weather Service (NWS) warnings with your precise GPS location to answer the only question that matters: Is this storm hitting ME? Why Storm GPS reduces anxiety: Instant GPS Tracking: See the exact distance and direction to the closest threatening storm cell instantly. Custom Location Tracking: Add your specific locations: Home, Work, Grandma's House... X-Ray Vision: Don't guess. See specific probability bars for Tornado, Hail, and Wind threats for every single cell. 60-Minute Future Paths: Dynamic forecast corridors show you exactly where the storm is headed in the next hour. Professional-Grade Features: Street-Level ETAs: precise arrival times out to 60 miles. Family Safety: Monitor custom locations (Cottage, Kid's Camp, Grandma's House) - remotely. Zero Clutter: No ads, no fluff. Just life-saving data designed for quick decisions when seconds count. Whether you are a storm spotter, emergency responder, or a parent keeping your family safe, Storm GPS puts professional-grade weather intelligence in the palm of your hand. Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

RexWeather4 screens
STORM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RexWeather at 4.6 against STORM's 3.4. RexWeather also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 50%) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). STORM's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, 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. STORM sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. RexWeather asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RexWeather holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of RexWeather's written reviews are positive against 50% of STORM's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RexWeather ships an update every 5 weeks, STORM every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
RexWeather versus STORM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRexWeatherSTORM
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (11 ratings) — better3.4 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKassim RasoulianDaniel Lampe

Customer experience

RexWeather

All ratings11 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral18.2%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative0.0%

STORM

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

RexWeather

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

STORM

Subscriptions1
  • STORM-GPS Premium Annual$4.991 Year

Questions

Is RexWeather free?
RexWeather is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is STORM free?
STORM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RexWeather or STORM?
RexWeather is rated higher. RexWeather averages 4.6 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while STORM averages 3.4 from 5 ratings.
Do RexWeather or STORM have ads?
Neither RexWeather nor STORM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RexWeather or STORM?
RexWeather ships an update every 5 weeks, and STORM every 9 days. Most recently, RexWeather was updated on November 12, 2026 and STORM on November 5, 2026.

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